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Budget 2020: In a first, defence gets more for pension, less for salaries

Army planners are increasingly worried about this drain on funds that could otherwise go towards equipment modernisation

Budget a lost opportunity to revive growth: UTI AMC's Vetri Subramaniam

'Markets and the economy are never utter perfect equilibrium.'

Market Wrap, Feb 1: Sensex tumbles nearly 1,000 pts as Budget disappoints

The government proposes to sell a part of its holding in LIC through initial public offer, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while unveiling Budget 2020-21

Budget 2020: Six major concerns that FM Sitharaman should address on Feb 1

Bringing down fiscal deficit to 3% in line with FRBM Act will be a major challenge for the govt

Budget 2020: What does the FM have in store for the infrastructure sector?

In this podcast, Business Standard's Infrastructure Editor, Jyoti Mukul talks about the challenges of the infrastructure sector and its expectations from Budget 2020

1966 or 1991? Two lessons from history for FM Sitharaman before Budget

The 1991 budget freed businesses from random, illogical productive controls. Exactly opposite of what happened in 1966.

FM Sitharaman to set realistic nominal GDP target at 9.5-10%: Report

"This year, there will be a realistic assessment of the nominal GDP," said a source.

Govt taking steps to simplify taxation; curb harassment of taxpayers: FM

Based on suggestions received from various stakeholders, the government is taking steps towards simplification of taxation system, she added

Budget 2020: FM to meet stakeholders today, seek inputs to boost growth

Industry bodies have demanded that income up to Rs 5 lakh should be exempt from tax for individual taxpayers from the current Rs 2.5 lakh to spur demand for goods and services.

Capex boost of Rs 98,000 cr by big PSUs to spur economy: FM Sitharaman

Economic growth rate fell to over six-year low of 4.5% in the second quarter of 2019-20

FM Sitharaman fudged Budget figures to hide real deficit: Yashwant Sinha

FM Sitharaman also hit out at the Narendra Modi government for revoking the Overseas Citizen of India status of writer Atish Taseer

Insurance cover on bank deposits to be raised from Rs 1 lakh: FM Sitharaman

On the telecom sector, the minister said the Centre wanted all companies to flourish and be able to grow their businesses in India

SC order on Essar Steel validates credibility of IBC: FM Sitharaman

SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar too was impressed by the decision on Essar Steel India judgment by the Supreme Court

States should scrap APMCs, adopt eNAM for farmers' benefit: Sitharaman

e-NAM is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities

FM Sitharaman faces irate PMC Bank depositors, promises legislation

The minister said she will speak to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das about the interest of the depositors and convey their urgency and distress

Best of BS Opinion: Educated unemployed mark India's looming crisis

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

PMC Bank crisis: No need to get into this now, says FM Sitharaman

The government's intention is to have a stable environment, she said

Govt may set up GoM to expedite merger of three insurance companies

Frail financial health of firms, difference of opinion among depts creating a roadblock

Can India end the exemption raj in personal income tax system as well?

In the process, the corporation tax system would also become more transparent, with reduced scope for litigation and discretion

DTC panel suggestion on corporation tax different from FM's formula

The panel, headed by central board of direct taxes (CBDT) member Akhilesh Ranjan, also recommended 25 per cent corporation tax rate for companies, but without surcharges and cess