Budget2014

Economic Survey: India lost competitiveness in key markets for stocks, rupee

The overseas market has developed into a significant competitor for India's two biggest markets - rupee and stocks, the pre-Budget Economic Survey 2013-14 said

Budget 2014 Wishlist: What Vadilal's Rajesh Gandhi wants from FM

The first budget of the Modi government will be out on July 10. Firstbiz spoke to head honchos across industries to know their expectations from Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first budget.<br />

Budget 2014 Wishlist: What IET's Shekhar Sanyal wants from FM

The first budget of the Modi government will be out on July 10. Firstbiz spoke to head honchos across industries to know their expectations from Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first budget.<br />

Disappointed Economic Survey envisages 5 years to implement reforms: Chidambaram

Chidambaram welcomed the declaration of the NDA government that "the emphasis of policy would have to remain on fiscal consolidation and removal of structural constraints".<br />

Economic Survey: Modi govt makes right noises; Budget 2014 will test its sincerity

Most surveys since the mid-nineties have adopted a rather reformist tone, pitching for labour market reforms, fiscal consolidation. Most governments, have not implemented these suggestions. This time could be different

Automatic doors, new trains and stations: What to expect from Rail Budget 2014

With the growth in passenger earnings declining, railways is likely to spell out its strategy to earn additional revenue to reach the target in the current fiscal.<br />

Budget 2014: Assocham seeks tax incentives,infra status for ports

The industry chamber batted for reduction in customs duty on import of equipment for port projects; exempting port projects from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and granting infrastructure status to the port industry.<br />

Price rise protests: Why Modi govt will have little choice but to grin and bear it

Even if the Modi government leaves things as they are food inflation will remain sticky thanks to a poor monsoon, the fiscal deficit will worsen and India will spiral towards a ratings downgrade.

SME survey: PE sector unregulated, govt should step in to safeguard cos' interests

A survey conducted by Firstbiz and Greyhound Knowledge Group found that ease of credit access and quick finance continues to be among the top concerns of most SMEs.<br />

SME Survey: Flexible regulations, easier business policies is an urgent need

According to a survey done by Firstbiz and Greyhound Knowledge group, Indian SMEs find starting and running a business difficult because of the prohibitive business climate. For this year's budget, what SMEs really want is a flexible regulatory policy.