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Considering the run up to Union Budget 2017, the expectations of ‘feel-good‘ factors being featured in the budget proposals are pretty high. A few more tax and policy initiatives are required to shore up sentiments among investors, both domestic and foreign.

Budget 2017: Post demonetization FM should strengthen finserv sector

The FM may also have to sweeten the Union Budget 2017 for the people of India, at large, who have faced some hardships due to demonetisation; and also to promote digital transactions and head towards a cashless economy.

Budget 2017: Should take the right steps to rejuvenate energy sector

2016 was a busy year of policy overhaul for the energy sector. The government introduced policy reforms, with the new Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (‘HELP‘) replacing the earlier NELP regime.

Poll: Here's what India Inc expects from Budget 2017

Ahead of the Budget, CNBC-TV18, Forbes India and BMR Advisors conducted pre-budget poll of select CEOs to ascertain the expectations of India Inc from Budget 2017.

Budget 2017: Roll out simplified and rationalised offset policy guidelines

DPP 2016 has unveiled a unique procurement category under the heading ‘Buy – Indian (IDDM)‘ (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) as the preferred mode of defence procurements by the government.

Budget 2017: Sunset clause for real estate should be extended

In the coming few months, the real estate sector is set to undergo a revolutionary transformation with the onset of Goods and Services Tax (‘GST‘) and the Real Estate Regulation Act (‘RERA‘), both of which are expected to be significant game changers.

Faith in judiciary restored: MakeMyTrip's CEO on HC decision

"Now today, it feels that the law does take some time, but eventually you get justice. It's a great feeling of relief and I must say that the faith in the judiciary is definitely restored", says Deep Kalra, Chairman and CEO, MakeMyTrip.

It could be advantage Walmart, if its India strategy clicks: BMR

While Walmart's ongoing deliberation on introducing private labels might be a genuine compromise on its global multi-brand business model, from a regulatory standpoint it could provide them entry in the market.

Prabhu's Railways performance check: Has New Delhi stn improved?

In this final edition of our ground report from New Delhi railway station, CNBC-TV18's Shweta Kothari brings you all that has changed in the New Delhi station in last two years and all that hasn't.

Govt's move for e-commerce cos positive for Indian mkt: Snapdeal

Snapdeal's Co-Founder Kunal Bahl believes the government is finally clearing the bottlenecks, which will impact positively for Indian market.

Budget 2016: New cesses undesirable, complicating tax system, says ELP's Shah

Pranav Sayta, Partner at EY India feels it would have been helpful if a clear roadmap was provided on rationalisation of exemptions and incentives.

Countdown to Union Budget 2016: Expectations of energy sector

BMR Advisors define the expectations from the energy sector from Union Budget 2016

Budget 2016: Boost to technology sector means boost to ‘Digital India‘

More budgetary support for creation of technological infrastructure is required to complement Government‘s flagship initiatives such as ‘Digital India‘, ‘Start-up India‘, ‘Smart Cities‘ and ‘Skill India‘.

Budget 2016: Financial services sector needs more focus

Financial services sector needs a special thrust in the Union Budget 2016, especially given the government‘s desire to augment the existing infrastructure in the country.

Budget 2016: Expect 1-2% cut in corporate tax, says BMR's Bobby Parikh

To balance the books from the cut, the government will have to withdraw some incentives and benefits. But Parikh isn't sure which exemtions will be removed.

IRDAI issues guidlines on FDI in insurance firms

As per the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act 2015, the foreign investment cap in the insurance sector has been increased to 49 percent, as well as permitting overseas reinsurers to open branch offices to carry out reinsurance business in India.

SIT recommends tightening p-note norms to curb black money

Special investigating Team (SIT) has come our with its recommendations for Sebi to keep a check on the issue of growing Black Money in India and abroad via equity market. Here, are some experts with the recommendation's pros and cons.

A year on, did Modi govt live up to its acche din promise?

According to a poll, the government still enjoys high approval ratings from corporate India. The two areas where there is clearly some displeasure include maiden Budget and a continuation of tax uncertainty.

Tax trouble: MAT levy is applicable to Indian cos, says BMR

Tax authorities are said to have served notices to foreign institutional investors over unpaid Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) of the previous years, triggering protests from the overseas investors.

Sebi covers all areas in its paper on start-up IPOs: BMR

Providing an all-new platform for startups in order to discourage them from listing overseas, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has floated discussion paper on alternate listing platform.

Union Budget 2015: Here's why India Inc gives thumps up to Jaitley's Budget

Adi Godrej, chairman, Godrej Industries is confident that the constitutional amendment to goods and services tax (GST) will be passed in this Budget session. He expects FY16 GDP to be around 8.4-8.5 percent.

‘FM has engineered Budget around PM‘s initiatives‘

The impetus to Infrastructure, Agriculture and Education sectors is laudable though the much expected big bang reforms are yet in the waiting.

BMR says, Rail Budget 2015 sets out an all-round vision

Enhanced budgetary allocation (more than USD 100bn) for investments in next five years towards capacity building and infrastructure development is bold and ambitious.

Dispute resolution, controversy management and the Budget

Union Budget can significantly reduce ambiguity of legislation which will reduce the incessant tendency to litigate, both on part of the taxpayer and the Department. The Government has already initiated that process by choosing not to appeal the transfer pricing cases.

Reduce MAT on IT units located in SEZs, says BMR

The Budget must exclude standard payments, such as, routine telecommunication / connectivity charges, payments for shrink wrapped software, etc, from definition of ‘royalty‘ in line with conventional and acceptable international standards to reduce unwarranted tax disputes, says BMR