The change in withholding tax to 5 percent from 20 percent is going to be a game changer for the bond markets, says Jayesh Mehta, managing director & country treasurer, Bank of America.
The Finance Bill brough much needed relief to Dalal Street and foreign investors as the sub section 5 in the Finance Bill is dropped. This means that tax residency certificate (TRC) is enough proof for a foreign investor to claim tax benefits in India, reports CNBC-TV18's Aakansha Sethi.
For tax consultants, tax experts and tax officers in various corporates, the Budget is not done and dusted yet.
He started his speech by saying “I have been at pains to state over and over again that India, at the present juncture, does not have the choice between welcoming and spurning foreign investment.
Mukesh Butani of BMR Advisors believes the Finance Ministry‘s clarification on the tax residency certificates (TRC) have helped drive away investors' fears.
Clarifying the government's stance on the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), the Finance Minister P Chidambaram said in an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18 that Mauritius should not be preferred route of investment.
Samir Arora, fund manager, Helios Capital, says that a fact needs to be appreciated that the government has become very responsive. He is of the view that volatility in the market can be avoided if a more careful approach is adopted.
The market closed on a positive note as it seemed to digest details of the Union Budget. After major sell-off seen on Thursday, the market managed to pullback today especially in the last few trading hours as the finance ministry issued clarification on tax residency certificates (TRC).
Dinesh Kanabar of KPMG says that TRC is sufficient proof of residence for FIIs who want to avail benefits under the DTAA.
The finance ministry on Friday issued a clarification on tax residency certificates (TRC) after concerns were expressed regarding the clause in the Finance Bill that amends Section 90 of the Income Tax Act.
Sanjeev Prasad, ED & Co Head, Kotak Institutional Equities told CNBC-TV18 that the steps in Budget were necessary, but not sufficient.
The Union finance minister today presented the Budget for the year 2013-14. HP Ranina, Corporate Tax Lawyer gave his reaction on the same. He wasn‘t very happy with the Budget. He believes that the FM has done nothing to override what was done in Finance Act 2012.