Govt to release today India’s economic growth forecast for this fiscal year, weeks ahead of Budget announcements

The first advance estimates are early forecasts and they usually undergo revisions as more data become available. However, the growth projections will come weeks ahead of the Budget 2023 announcement that is scheduled for February 1. The estimates from the National Statistic Office is a key consideration for the policy proposals that Finance Minister Nirmala… Continue reading Govt to release today India’s economic growth forecast for this fiscal year, weeks ahead of Budget announcements

Union Budget 2023: Buoyant tax collections cushion Govt on fiscal front, Income Tax Return reforms likely next year

In the longer run, the government wants to do away with the complex old tax regime by establishing a new system, devoid of exemptions and deductions. Moving in that direction the government in Union Budget 2020-21 gave option to taxpayers to choose between the old regime with various deductions and exemptions and the new tax… Continue reading Union Budget 2023: Buoyant tax collections cushion Govt on fiscal front, Income Tax Return reforms likely next year