Page 3 - Tax Rate
Concessional tax rate on debt puts foreign funds on sticky wicket
Experts believe the lower tax rate is a significant contributor in making India's debt market attractive to overseas investors
 "Concessional tax rate on debt puts foreign funds on sticky wicket")
Budget: Govt mulls more incentives for taxpayers with lower flat tax rate
Sources said that a higher flat rate is also being looked at for the super rich but discussions on this have remained inconclusive.
 "Budget: Govt mulls more incentives for taxpayers with lower flat tax rate")
What does tax buoyancy indicate and how does it impact tax devolution?
Poor responsiveness of tax collection to economic growth poses new challenges for norms on sharing taxes with the states
FY20 debt reduction, profit target a tough ask for UPL: Analysts
The key disappointment at the net profit level was led by a higher-than-anticipated forex loss and tax rate.
 "FY20 debt reduction, profit target a tough ask for UPL: Analysts")
Markets surge on tax cut buzz; Sensex zooms 582 points to a 4-month high
The abolition of the DDT is one of the long-pending demands of market players as it leads to double taxation
 "Markets surge on tax cut buzz; Sensex zooms 582 points to a 4-month high")
Markets abuzz with speculation on personal income tax rate cut: Report
Markets are divided on the timing of such a move, said DBS report
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GST Council meeting to take call on tax rate cut on Friday amid slowdown
There have been demands pouring in from various sectors - from biscuits to automobiles and FMCG to hotels - to reduce tax rates in the wake of economic slowdown
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$30 billion wiped off stock in 3 sessions as doubts on higher tax lingers
The realisation that the new tax rate applies not just to the super rich but also to trusts - a structure of choice for a large number of foreign funds that invest in the nation
 "$30 billion wiped off stock in 3 sessions as doubts on higher tax lingers")
Union Budget 2019: Tax hike on rich will also hurt global companies
Tax experts said that in FY17 around 80,000 people had reported incomes of over Rs 1 crore
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Do tax cuts really spur growth? It depends on the details
Donald Trump's plans to induce stronger economic growth by cutting taxes won't necessarily work
 "Do tax cuts really spur growth? It depends on the details")
Jaitley hints at low tax rates due to demonetisation, digital payments
Jaitley asserted that future transactions would be substantially digital as India moves towards a less-cash society
 "Jaitley hints at low tax rates due to demonetisation, digital payments")
