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Budget can turbocharge Fintech

Just as the elimination of angel tax was a game-changer for the startup ecosystem, changes in areas such ESOP can provide another boost. India is among the top three globally funded markets and the budget should build on the global vote of confidence

Tax slabs, standard deduction and more: Key income tax changes to look forward to in Budget 2025

Most market experts believe that unlike last year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will not spring a surprise this year in the form of a hike in capital gains tax.

Budget 2025: Chemical players hope for PLI schemes, tweaks in custom duties to tackle competition

With the chemical sector facing challenges from weak demand and cheap Chinese imports, industry players are looking to the upcoming Budget for relief. Expectations include a Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and customs duty revisions to support domestic manufacturing and curb competition.

Budget 2025 likely to set aside Rs 1.7 lakh crore for fertiliser subsidy

The MDA scheme, aimed at promoting organic fertilisers and manure, is set to get an increased allocation of Rs 150 crore, up from Rs 100 crore in FY25

Budget expectations from infrastructure sector

Budget 2025 focuses on enhancing India's infrastructure with significant capital outlay for key sectors like roads, railways, power, and steel. It aims to boost private investment, ensure continued growth, and drive sustainability through increased budget allocation and asset monetisation strategies

Budget 2025: Halwa ceremony today; what does it signify?

The Halwa ceremony marks the beginning of the 'lock-in' period during which all officials and staff directly involved in the budget preparation stay within the ministry premises till it is is tabled in Parliament

Hope Budget 2025 will revive consumption cycle, spur ad growth, says Zee's Punit Goenka

Zee's ad revenue declined to Rs 940 crore. Domestic ad revenue came in at Rs 880 crore, down 10.8 percent YoY as softness in the overall ad environment continued

Budget 2025 Expectations: FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Budget 2025 Expectations Live: The Halwa ceremony signifies the commencement of the budget 'lock-in' period at the finance ministry. During this time, all officials and staff directly involved in the budget preparation are required to stay within the ministry premises until the budget is tabled in Parliament.

The Indian economy needs a growth boost, can the Budget help?

Expectations are high from the Budget. It must bat for growth, alleviate urban stress, encourage private investments and boost exports, but at the same time stay on the path of fiscal consolidation

We need an extraordinary budget for extraordinary times

The Budget must deliver a boost to consumption, must increase capex and at the same time provide incentives to the corporate sector to invest. The stimulus to consumption should be provided by tax cuts rather than through handouts

Daily Voice: Budget must balance tax reforms, fiscal discipline, strategic investments to sustain growth, says Equentis Wealth founder

To sustain growth and investor confidence, the government should maintain fiscal discipline by achieving the FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of GDP, prioritize a 10-15% capex increases for economic and infrastructure growth, and set a clear long-term debt-to-GDP target, said Manish Goel.

India set to raise farm budget by over 15%, biggest increase in six years

The additional cash would be directed to developing high-yielding seed varieties, increasing storage and supply infrastructure

LIVE: MC-Deloitte CEO Survey On Mood Of India Inc | Budget 2025

Moneycontrol and Deloitte’s survey of India’s top CEOs on their expectations from the budget and reform agenda from Modi 3.0

MC-Deloitte CEO survey: Over 44% CEOs want Budget 2025 to reduce income tax slab rates in both old and new regimes

Close to 13 percent of the CEOs polled said they were expecting a stable regime, with no changes in either of the income tax regimes.

Union Budget 2025: Can consumption stocks bounce back post-budget?

Despite the clamour to boost consumption directly, the view on the Street is this may not come through immediately.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Budget must address the three Cs that flag slowing growth

For the Jan 23 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: BJP's Annamalai must shed lone ranger role, Budget 2025 needs to rethink agricultural policies, startups riding the faith wave, will tax policies get a new role in Budget, and more

Budget 2025: Liquor, gaming, tobacco companies eye tax relief, simpler rules

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the liquor, tobacco, and gaming industries are eagerly anticipating reforms to tackle challenges such as high taxation and complex regulatory frameworks.

MC-Deloitte CEO Survey: 62% of CEOs are okay with no changes in corporate tax rates

When asked about their expectations for corporate tax, 62 percent of the CEOs voted for a stable corporate tax regime with no changes, 29 percent urged that the rates be kept simple by eliminating the separate calculation of surcharge and cess, while 9 percent voted for a moderate reduction.

Budget 2025: Optimism about India’s economic growth has tempered, says Kantar survey

About a Donald Trump presidency, 53 percent of respondents say it will positively impact India’s exports of products and services, while 20 percent would prefer to see how it plays out.

MC-Deloitte CEO survey: 46.7% CEOs expect tax simplification, revenue augmentation to be govt’s reform agenda in Budget 2025

Reforms such as simplification of tax structure in the country has been a long-standing ask of the industry.

MC-Deloitte CEO Survey: Global slowdown seen as greatest risk to businesses 

Intensifying geopolitical risks, export restrictions and uncertainty over trade policies are the other big worries for India Inc

Budget 2025: Labour codes to be mandatory for large firms from FY26, Budget to reveal phased rollout plan, says report

The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is currently in talks with the state government of West Bengal and Delhi to finalise the draft rules, said a news report

MC-Deloitte CEO survey shows 55.6% CEOs optimistic GDP will grow at 6.5-7% in FY25–26

Approximately 22 percent of the respondents anticipated growth in the range of 6-6.5 percent, citing factors such as the ongoing geopolitical tensions, the importance of political stability, and the increasing challenge of driving higher GDP rates as the economy grows in size.

Agriculture sector needs imaginative policies in Budget 2025  

Much attention in the Budget is focused on allocation to subsidies, dole-outs and funding for crop support prices. What is needed is ways to make it more profitable for farmers and a more valuable contributor to the economy