Bobby Parikh, founder and managing partner, BMR & Associates told CNBC-TV18, the objective of the government will be to reduce fiscal deficit by containing subsidies in the upcoming Budget.
To deal with this problem, the government will have to find some way out to collect more taxes, he said. So, he expects to see 2% uptick in excise duty and rise in service tax rates. Below is the edited transcript of the interview. Also watch the accompanying video. Q: WhatDiscover 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!