Tushar Poddar, Chief India Economist at Goldman Sachs said he expects Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to hike the excise duty and see some announcements on the fertiliser sector front.
Poddar further said that the direct tax norms are likely to remain the same and the he does not expect the Finance Minister to tinker with the rates. He, however does see some revenue and expenditure measures. IndiaDiscover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!