Indian stock market: The Indian stock market is expected to open on a cautious note on Thursday ahead of the announcement of Union Budget 2024 today and amid weak global market cues.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Finance has released the latest figures for GST collections in January 2024, revealing a noteworthy growth and marking a significant milestone in the fiscal year 2023-24.
Read MoreAs is usual around this time of the year, the expectations of the taxpayers’ skyrocket for concessions in tax and other favourable changes in the income-tax law from the budget, and this year is no different, in fact, more so, as we are in an election year. This, despite the fact, that technically the government, in an election year, is required to present a “Vote on Account" budget to get Parliament approval to tide through the government expenses until the budget is presented in July by the newly elected government.
Read MoreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Interim Budget for the financial year 2024-2025 (FY25) on February 1, 2024, which is likely to keep the focus on sustaining nominal economic growth, but may not involve any major policy changes.
Read MoreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget on Thursday (February 1). Expectations for Budget 2024 include advocating for a progressive tax structure, targeted relief for SMEs, promoting digital transactions, and reviewing the GST structure. Tax incentives for sustainable practices and strategic investments in social sectors are also proposed.
Read MoreUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Interim Budget 2024-25 on February 1. The full Budget for FY25 will be presented after the formation of the new government following the general elections. The Interim Budget will contain details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government until the formation of the new government.
Read MoreIntroduction: In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Superintendent of GST in Rourkela, Odisha, on charges of bribery. The case revolves around the official allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs.50,000 to correct an erroneously fixed GST liability of Rs.8 lakh to Rs.3.5 lakh for the complainant. Negotiations led to the accused agreeing to accept a partial bribe amount of Rs.20,000 as the first installment.
Read MoreBudget 2024 Expectations Live Updates: With the forthcoming Budget 2024 in India generating heightened anticipation, a wide spectrum of sectors looks forward to the announcements and fiscal policies from FM Nirmala Sitharaman that will influence their unique domains. Ranging from agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare to education, finance, and manufacturing, each sector harbors specific expectations regarding allocations and reforms. United in their fiscal agenda, these sectors express their collective aspirations for a budget that propels growth, fosters innovation, and enhances societal well-being.
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New Delhi: The government should stick to its fiscal deficit target of 5.9% in the current financial year and aim to narrow this to around 5.4% in FY25, a goal that would require boosting revenue receipts and rationalizing spending, industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said.
Read MoreBudget 2024 Expectations: The commodity markets have emerged as a robust exchange to manage the risk associated with the trading of commodities in India. However, the growth has slowed down since the Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT) was introduced in 2013. There is still a tremendous amount of unfinished agenda for the commodity markets. The interim budget 2024 could be a good beginning to address these long-pending issues.
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