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Surcharge rollback to capital for PSBs, FM announces steps to boost economy

The Rs 70,000-crore recapitalisation announced in the Budget will be sped up

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS for Finance Anurag Thakur, finance secretary Rajiv Kumar
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS for Finance Anurag Thakur, and finance secretary Rajiv Kumar during a press conference in New Delhi | PTI

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced a slew of measures to revive demand in the economy. The banking, auto and start-up sectors would benefit majorly, say experts, leading to a market rally on Monday.

IN 2 MINUTES

SURCHARGE ROLLBACK
  • Enhanced surcharge levied on income of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) on short- and long-term gains on equity in the Budget 2019 stands withdrawn 
  • The government would forgo Rs 1,400 crore as a result, not putting much pressure on its tight revenue channels 
GEAR SHIFT for AUTO SECTOR 
  • Deferment of one-time registration fees for vehicles till June 2020 
  • Additional 15% depreciation on all vehicles acquired till

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