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Here's how some of the proposals in Budget 2019 might turn against Modi govt

There were some of the proposals and amendments that were made by the finance minister and might turn against the government goodwill.

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Petrol, diesel price to rise by Rs 2/litre after the cess hike

The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to increase the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) as well as Road and Infrastructure Cess by Re 1 per litre on automobile fuels.

Jul 5, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget 2019 to boost growth and structural reforms

Asia's third-largest economy grew at a much slower-than-expected 5.8% in the last quarter, the weakest growth in five years and far below the pace needed to generate jobs for the millions of young Indian's entering the labour market each month.

Jul 5, 2019

Will Sitharaman cross lines of control to bomb ease of doing business hurdles?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biggest task is to bring India on par with China on ease of doing business index and Sitharaman is his best bet for the task.

Jun 12, 2019

Interim Budget: How to adjust and evade tax even if you gross Rs 10 lakh

Amid the attention on zero-tax liability on income up to Rs 5-lakh, wise individuals earning up to Rs 10 lakh can escape the tax dragnet with proper investments

Feb 4, 2019

Modi's election-year largesse makes fiscal targets elusive: Moody's

US rating agency Moody's says though there is no threat to the country's 'Baa2' rating, long-term failure to meet fiscal targets could affect the rating

Feb 5, 2019

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Zero tax for 'common man' in Budget 2019: A history of direct taxation in India [Video]

The Modi government has offered income tax rebate for those earning less than Rs 5 lakh. While this is a historic move, tax burden of those earning more than Rs 5 lakh won't ease much.

Feb 2, 2019

Interim Budget 2019: Twitter reactions featuring the good, the bad and the ugly

Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presented the budget to the Parliament on Friday in the presence of PM Narendra Modi as well as the opposition, including Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

Feb 1, 2019

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India faces challenges meeting 2019/20 fiscal deficit target - Moody's analyst

India will face challenges meeting its fiscal deficit target of 3.4 percent for 2019/20, a Moody's analyst said on Friday, after the government announced plans to step up rural income support in its last budget before a general election due by May.

Feb 1, 2019

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