Ficci for increasing FDI cap in insurance to 74%
The body also said that there is a need to improve investor confidence about the surrounding ecosystem in the country to attract more FDI inflows.
Jun 13, 2019, 17:29 PM IST
CAIT for lowering GST rates on auto parts, aluminium utensils
Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) also suggested reviewing items placed under different tax slabs under GST as many of the products are overlapping.
Jun 13, 2019, 17:23 PM IST
Union Budget 2019: FM may announce big tax relief on home insurance
Sources further said that relief may be given in income tax to home buyers who take housing insurance. Such rebate or concession may be given to those in the affordable housing sector.
Jun 13, 2019, 16:29 PM IST
FM Sitharaman holds pre-Budget consultations with financial, capital market sector
Nirmala Sitharaman will present the first Budget of the Modi 2.0 government on July 5.
Jun 13, 2019, 13:32 PM IST
Bring down corporate tax, simplify taxation, revive infra investment: Industry to FM
In the meeting, CII President Vikram Kirloskar suggested bringing down the dividend distribution tax to 10 per cent from the present 20 per cent, saying it should also be not taxed at the hands of the investor.
Jun 12, 2019, 10:42 AM IST
Increase investment in farm sector, enhance mkt access: Agri experts to FM
Sitharaman, who will be presenting the 2019-20 Budget on July 5, assured them that farm sector issues, employment generation, and poverty alleviation are high on the agenda of the government.
Jun 11, 2019, 18:03 PM IST
Sitharaman appreciates suggestions on budget, says officials will collate them
Sitharaman, who is the first full-time woman finance minister, will be presenting the budget for 2019-20 on July 5.
Jun 07, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman expresses gratitude on ideas shared on Union Budget 2019
The finance minister said that she is grateful for every thought/idea that is being shared by scholars, economists and enthusiasts through various platforms.
Jun 06, 2019, 09:08 AM IST
Govt may announce infusion of Rs 4,000 cr in PSU non-life firms in Budget
The capital infusion will help them improve their financial health to an extent that the proposed merger of the general insurance firms could take place, sources said.
Jun 05, 2019, 18:03 PM IST
Union Budget 2019 likely to be presented in 1st week of July; prime focus on agri sector
The key focus during this Budget will also be to set the tone of the economy and work towards sectors like real-estate, infra, and construction sector which can speed up employement generation.
May 30, 2019, 16:04 PM IST
