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At current pace, MGNREGA will need minimum Rs 1 trillion budget next fiscal

Work demand has been unusually high the past two years and front-loading expenditure helped in generating adequate demand while installing confidence in the system

Budget wishlist: Here are the key challenges in agriculture sector

Government needs to play a proactive role in enabling a business-as-a-service (BaaS) platform to promote innovation

Budget 2022-23: BJP representatives seek revival of worst-hit sectors

They put forward their views for the development of their respective regions

Budget: Govt plans Rs 1.4-trn fertiliser subsidy for farmers, says report

The increased spending comes ahead of crucial assembly polls and amid efforts by the ruling BJP to win over farmers after facing massive protests against new laws that have since been scrapped

Budget could push for private investments in public infrastructure

Budget could also announce favourable terms for companies accessing bond markets

Tackling inequality

Govt must make the right interventions in the Budget

MTaI seeks reduction in GST on medical devices, cold chain units

The organisation noted that the reduction of GST on medical devices and medical cold chain from 12 per cent to 5 per cent would lead to the expansion of the healthcare sector through reduced costs

Increase fund allocation for adolescents', elderly's health in budget: NGOs

Agewell Foundation found that the budgetary provisions can address the issues concerning them to a larger extent

Rationalise tariffs on mobile phone parts in Union Budget: ICEA

The ICEA said that in order to ensure that the maximum manufacturing can happen in India, duties on the inputs of the parts and components of mobile phones must be carefully calibrated

Budget 2022: FADA seeks GST rate cut on two-wheelers to 18% to spur demand

Automobile dealers' body FADA has urged the government to reduce GST rates on two-wheelers to 18 per cent in order to generate demand in the segment.

Budget 2022: Tax rebates in Budget for realty vital for salaried class

Currently, one-third of India's population reside in cities and it is estimated to go up to 50% by 2030

States should realise urgency in lowering discoms losses: Power Secy

In a Q&A, Alok Kumar says the law, however, will speed up reforms, given a lot of investment is needed to meet the country's net-zero target

The fiscal-monetary tango

The pandemic years called for policy reinforcement; the post-pandemic aftermath will call for policy prioritisation

Budget wishlist: Here're the key challenges for renewable energy sector

The amount overdue from discoms to RE generators has increased from Rs 13,761 crore in March 2021 to Rs 19,341 crore in December 2021

Budget 2022-23: Govt likely to target 13-14% nominal growth in FY23

A faster growth projection may cause inflation concerns, say officials

FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with BJP leaders

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday held pre-budget consultations with BJP leaders in which representatives from 25 states participated virtually and gave their suggestions on the budget.

Fintech firms demand further liberalisation of tax regime in Budget

The fintech industry has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to further liberalise the tax regime for financial sector startups in the forthcoming Budget

Budget 2022: Govt could consider levying TDS/TCS on crypto trading

The government could consider in the upcoming Budget levying TDS/TCS on sale and purchase of cryptocurrencies above a certain threshold

Life insurers seek separate bucket for premium, tax-free annuity in Budget

The life insurance industry has recommended the government to create a separate bucket for tax rebate under section 80 (C) and make annuity tax-free for the benefit of subscribers

Budget session of Parliament from Jan 31-April 8, to be held in two parts

The Economic Survey is likely to be tabled on January 31 after the president's address