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Direct Taxes: FM Sitharaman chooses quiet consolidation in Budget

The yardsticks of stability, predictability, rationalisation and simplification define the tax proposals

Markets will keenly watch the execution of capex plans: Abhiram Eleswarapu

Abhiram Eleswarapu, head of India equities at BNP Paribas, tells Puneet Wadhwa in an interview that he expects real rates to remain negative for most of 2022

Infra funds could gain from large budgetary allocation, say analysts

On the private-sector side, capacity utilisation has risen across several industries

Smart Budget Feb 2022: Market responds with a 2.5% surge over two sessions

A 500-company sample of Q3 results, including many of the private sector majors, shows signs of inflation impacts

Budget 2022: SEZ 2.0 to revive activities, says Commerce secy Subhramanyam

Subramanyam also said that the Union Cabinet has already approved the interest equalisation and the modified version of the scheme will be soon notified

Union Budget 2022: Approval on FDI policy tweak to facilitate LIC IPO

The industry department will soon seek the approval of the Union cabinet regarding the same

We have been studying crypto sector for the past five years: JB Mohapatra

We now have sufficient working knowledge as to how the sector works, and in what manner surplus is being generated, says Mohapatra

We will ensure borrowing programme in FY23 is smooth: DEA secy Ajay Seth

In a Q&A, he asserts nothing, including a ban on crypto currency, is off the table since the concerns of the financial market are for real

Budget opted for lasting benefits, not temporary relief: TV Somanathan

I still hold the view that except for the poor, what is restraining consumption is activity restriction, which is not financial in its origin, says finance secretary

ONGC, IOC, others to spend Rs 1.11-trn capex in FY23

ONGC has planned a capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 29,950 crore in FY23, marginally lower than the revised estimated expenditure of Rs 30,500 crore in the current fiscal

Budget 2022: Weak demand-led rural stress to continue for FMCG firms

The MNREGA allocation did not come on expected lines but companies expect it to get revised during the year

Fiscal constraints

India needs to boost tax-to-GDP ratio

Digital currency can be exchanged for cash, says PM Narendra Modi

Addressing the 'Atmanirbha Arthavyavastha' symposium organised by the BJP, he said the central bank digital rupee will make online payments more secure and risk free and boost digital economy

Union Budget 2022-23: Green bond push likely to bring in investors

Green bonds are regular bonds but their proceeds are used for financing environmentally-sustainable projects.

PSBs poised for growth despite zero capital from govt this budget: Agencies

Decision to not earmark funds for recapitalisation reflects confidence in capital position of such banks, as well as their ability to raise funds from market

Covid-19 vax: Low allocation in FY23, Centre has unutilised funds from FY22

Depending on utilisation of budgetary estimates, allocation can be hiked, say officials

Union Budget 2022-23: Telecom firms spar over 5G auction quantum

Airtel wants only interference-free spectrum to be put up for auction

ICSI, ICAI applaud Union Budget 2022; say it is forward-looking

ICSI applauded the Union Budget 2022 and said its focus on productivity, climate action, financing investment and the PM Gati Shakti plan is aimed at promoting growth

Union Budget 2022-23: Crypto investors look to pare their holdings

Several crypto investors and traders Business Standard spoke with said the attraction of the asset class is its volatility

Budget 2022: India to join a small group of countries with digital currency

Till now, only nine of the 91 countries have launched a central bank digital currency