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Beyond Headlines: Govt must invest in small-gestation projects to expedite recovery

Many think that the Narendra Modi government has spent a lot this year, especially to mitigate issues faced by people in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But has it? It’s true that the government has announced stimulus packages to the tune of Rs 30 trillion. But if one were to make a comparison, the govt expenditure this year (till October-end) was roughly the same as last year. Given that expenditure was budgeted to be 13 per cent more this year, it is expected that the finance minister will spend more to expedite economic recovery. But where should she spend? Infrastructure, many say. Yes, of course the government should spend on infrastructure, but will that yield immediate benefits? Watch the video to learn more >

Beyond headlines: Will Budget 2021 be pandemic Budget or lockdown Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2021 is set to be one of the most important Budgets in India’s history. Even if the economic growth was flagging for a couple of quarters before the coronavirus struck, the pandemic and the nationwide lockdowns to contain its spread dealt a body blow to economic activities. Coming as it against this backdrop, the Budget will be keenly watched by all for more policy moves to prop up the economy. In the first of a series of videos in the run-up to the Budget, Business Standard Editorial Director A K Bhattacharya gives his expert views on what to expect from this Budget.

Big Budget bonanza for the Common Man: Personal income tax rate decoded

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday introduced new slabs and reduced the tax rate for different slabs for an individual income of up to Rs 15 lakh per annum, if a taxpayer opts for foregoing exemptions and deductions. The new tax regime will be optional and the taxpayers will be given the choice to either remain in the old regime with exemptions and deductions or opt for the new reduced tax rate without those exemptions. In this video, Business Standard decodes the new tax regime

Watch FM Sitharam present Union Budget 2020

Budget 2020 Live: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the annual Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament today

Sitharaman back with traditional 'bahi khata' for Budget 2020-21

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Union Budget in Parliament at 11 am today. The Budget speech will be keenly watched on both sides of the aisle in Parliament, and also by investors, both domestic and foreign, besides various interest groups like farmers and the anxious middle class

Budget 2020: What Delhi's Aam Aadmi wants from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Business Standard spoke to the common people in one of New Delhi's prime markets to gauge what they want the finance minister to deliver in her Union Budget on Feb 1 >

A quick look at real estate sector's 10 expectations from Budget 2020

Office space and logistics sub sector continue to be the most popular among long-term and patient investors. Although residential sector continues to face head winds, there could be opportunities brewing in the distressed space. Here are real estate's 10 expectations from Union Budget 2020

Budget 2020 expectations: What FM Sitharaman can announce on February 1

While Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present Budget 2020 on February 1, speculation is rife about what India's 'bahi khata' will hold for its citizens. Well, without further ado, here's a look at Budget 2020 expectations.