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Seek harmony between budget allocation, asset monetisation: NHAI chairman

The idea is to welcome more private investment and boost the economy through highway construction, said Sandhu

Govt may reduce oil subsidy allocation by half in FY22 Union Budget

A major saving on the subsidy is expected to come from reduced government support for domestic LPG cylinders

FIDC seeks liquidity support for smaller NBFCs in upcoming budget

FIDC has written to the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking measures to improve liquidity support for small and mid-sized NBFCs in the FY22 Union Budget

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Amfi has reiterated its long-standing demand of bringing parity in tax treatment between MFs and unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs), both of which are investment products and invest in securities

Banking on Budget: Some key indirect tax measures govt should focus on

Having multiple GST rates not only leads to complexities in compliance and tax structure, but also does not optically make India tax-friendly and competitive globally

Don't tweak inflation target range: Economists tell FM in pre-Budget talks

The current range of 2-6 per cent is valid till this fiscal year-end

Pre-Budget talks: FinMin gets suggestions on fiscal policy, green growth

The government received a host of suggestions concerning fiscal policy, taxation and green growth, among others

FM wraps up pre-Budget consultations, over 170 take part in 15 meetings

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday concluded pre-budget consultation meetings for budget 2021-22 held in virtual mode

Industry seeks front-loading infra spend, tax breaks in upcoming Budget

To incentivise investments in infrastructure, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) has sought tax exemptions

Beyond Budget Headlines with AKB: Govt should invest in small-gestation projects

In this second episode of our special video series on Budget, A K Bhattacharya talks about fiscal deficit target, government spending and disinvestment goals

Beyond Headlines: Should there be a range for fiscal deficit target?

The govt expenditure this year (till October-end) was at roughly the same level as that seen in the same period last year

Ease fiscal consolidation in Budget, hike health spend, economists urge FM

Also call for efforts to enhance exports, build farm infrastructure

FM stresses on more investments in biotech, pharma R&D ahead of budget

Says India has capacity to produce Covid vaccines for itself and other countries

FM pledges Budget like 'never before' as govt looks to revive economy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday promised a "never before" like Union Budget as the government looks to steer the pandemic-battered economy and push growth.

Health sector wants higher outlay, universal insurance in upcoming Budget

Govt officials say health outlay will have to rise significantly not just for vaccine expense but also for creation of supporting infra and distribution channels

State govts worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in upcoming Budget

Govt looks to rationalise centrally sponsored schemes due to fiscal constraints

Banking on Budget: A clear case for restructuring expenditure in favour of capex

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Budget 2021-22 will be full of challenges. Here are some recommendations for Finance Minister Sitharaman from D K Srivastava, chief policy advisor, EY India

Budget will focus on infra to revive economic growth: FM Sitharaman

Recognising that this is an unusual year, borrowing has been kept at levels so that the government can quickly put the money back in projects, Sitharman said

'Vibrant' Budget will push infra spend and ensure economic revival: FM

She also said the pace of disinvestment, which has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, will pick up in the coming months

FM Sitharaman holds pre-Budget consultations with top industrialists

Sitharaman has concluded a comprehensive review of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package (ANBP) with the Secretaries of various Ministries/Departments