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Top headlines: Air India sale may get govt Rs 15,000 cr, Sebi ban on Biyani
Bharti Airtel posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 854 crore in the third quarter of December FY21, after six straight quarters of losses. Read the top news in Business Standard today
 "Top headlines: Air India sale may get govt Rs 15,000 cr, Sebi ban on Biyani")
Why higher FDI threshold could deepen, widen market for insurance products
Budget 2021 raised the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 49 to 74 per cent
 "Why higher FDI threshold could deepen, widen market for insurance products")
M&A costs to go up after Budget 2021 axes tax depreciation on goodwill
The amendments on goodwill are retrospective as depreciation on any past goodwill, partly claimed in the past, would not be available going forward
 "M&A costs to go up after Budget 2021 axes tax depreciation on goodwill")
Budget 2021: Significant impact on past and future M&A transactions
Five ways in which FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements will change the tax dynamics of merger & acquisitions and corporate restructuring in the country
 "Budget 2021: Significant impact on past and future M&A transactions")
Indirect Taxes: FM Sitharaman's Budget attempts a delicate balancing act
The focus has been on smoothening the GST structure and removing anomalies, as well as closing loopholes to curb fraudulent practices
 "Indirect Taxes: FM Sitharaman's Budget attempts a delicate balancing act")
Budget focuses on boosting demand and supply to aid long-term growth
The Budget aims to boost demand and supply through increased spending in sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and power
 "Budget focuses on boosting demand and supply to aid long-term growth")
Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible
There has been an attempt to build on earlier initiatives, but financial constraints may hamper execution and achievement of goals
 "Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible")
Power ministry to launch manufacturing programme for critical equipment
The scheme titled 'Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package' in the Union Budget would entail setting up three manufacturing zones in a year
 "Power ministry to launch manufacturing programme for critical equipment")
Riding on high growth: Key gainers from the Budget 2021 proposals
A focus on localisation and increase of duties in select sectors are also expected to boost manufacturing across sectors.
 "Riding on high growth: Key gainers from the Budget 2021 proposals")
Top headlines: Budget leaves investors richer, RIL-Future deal hits hurdle
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down as the chief executive officer in the third quarter of 2021, the company said on Wednesday. Read top news with Business Standard
Budget 2021 creates investment opportunities, from infra to healthcare
The Union Budget 2021 increased India's healthcare spending by 137 per cent and lifted caps on foreigners investing in the insurance sector. Devangshu Datta explains investments after the Budget 2021.
 "Budget 2021 creates investment opportunities, from infra to healthcare")
With ULIP gains now taxable beyond a limit, stick to low-cost policies
Stick to low-cost policies; go with an insurer having a solid track record
 "With ULIP gains now taxable beyond a limit, stick to low-cost policies")
Budget rally extends for the second day, Sensex rises another 2.46%
In terms of day-2 performance, this is among the top 10 since 1991, while if one looks at two-day performance (budget and next-day) this is in the top 5
 "Budget rally extends for the second day, Sensex rises another 2.46%")
PSU divestment, LIC IPO, fiscal deficit: How brokerages read Budget 2021
Budget 2021 marks a clear change in the Modi government's stance from fiscal conservatism to growth orientation, notes analysts at Jefferies
 "PSU divestment, LIC IPO, fiscal deficit: How brokerages read Budget 2021")
Union Budget 2021: S&P gives a thumbs up, Nomura calls it a positive
"Likewise, we believe that the resolution of troubled assets could be faster with weak assets consolidated in a single entity, rather than multiple banks negotiating resolution terms," S&P added
Budget 2021: Textile parks may attract big investments from players
Up to Rs 5,000 crore likely as big brands look to scale up manufacturing in the country
 "Budget 2021: Textile parks may attract big investments from players")
Budget 2021: One-person company to propel entrepreneurship, say experts
Concept is attractive as it eradicates need for cumbersome practices like board meetings and financial statement inclusions; Changes introduced may benefit some 200,000 firms
 "Budget 2021: One-person company to propel entrepreneurship, say experts")
Budget 2021: More REIT, InvIT listings on the cards, say experts
Allowing debt financing by FPIs will reduce cost of funding, say experts
 "Budget 2021: More REIT, InvIT listings on the cards, say experts")
Budget 2021: Policy action on the ground key for sustained market rally
A turnaround in domestic sentiment is vital to sustain this rally. For that, we'll need to see policy action on the ground.
 "Budget 2021: Policy action on the ground key for sustained market rally")
Close look shows Union Budget's 137% increase on healthcare is illusory
It is unclear as to why Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for vaccines, writes K Sujatha Rao.
 "Close look shows Union Budget's 137% increase on healthcare is illusory")
