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Capex outlay underwhelms, but tax relief comes as an offset

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Centre has been the bulwark of investments over the past five fiscals, building out infrastructure to stoke and sustain long-term economic growth. After the Covid-19 pandemic,... Read More


States' wish lists remain unfulfilled though they will partner in growth

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Like every year, even the FY26 Union Budget will be analysed more for what it has done for growth, fiscal consolidation, capex/infrastructure, agriculture/rural, employment/skill ... Read More


A few benefits for startups but no real dismantling of complex regulatory landscape

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, which is expected to witness year-on-year growth of 12%-15%. Two or three tech startups are born everyday. The enterpri... Read More


Budget emphasis on urban governance could benefit workers living in small towns

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- This year's budget comes at a critical juncture when the bounce-back from the Covid-19 pandemic seems to have exhausted itself and the economy risks sliding into the low rates of ... Read More


Union Budget 2025: Insurance FDI hike may spur capital flows of up to $12 billion, trigger M&As

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Mumbai: Allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance could bring up to $8-12 billion worth of capital flow into the country in three to five years, encourage expertise and... Read More


Best of the Week | Breaking down the 2025 Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- For a business journalist, Budget Day is nothing short of the World Cup final (ICC or FIFA, you decide). It is the D-day for which edit meetings are held months in advance. It's t... Read More


Union Budget 2025: Insurance FDI hike may spur capital flows of up to $12 billion, trigger M&As

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Allowing 100% foreign direct investment in insurance could bring up to $8-12 billion worth of capital flow into the country in three to five years, encourage expertise and niche prod... Read More


Will investors flock to agri-stocks after the Budget?

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union budget on Saturday spelt out a series of measures to support agriculture and related activities, brightening prospects for companies operating in these sectors. Stocks o... Read More


After Budget fires up hopes for a consumption boost, eyes on RBI for a double thrust

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Following finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposed income tax relief for salaried individuals, India's consumer industry executives are looking forward to a rate cut that co... Read More


Incentives for urban governance to improve quality of life

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has followed a stable trajectory in all her Union Budgets since 2019. This year's budget speech, though, was unusual in not mentioning allocati... Read More