Page 16 of Budget 2022

The NRP lays down the road map for capacity expansion of the railway network by 2030 to cater to growth up to 2050. (File)

Economic Survey 2022: Railways to see jump in allocation

The economy had contracted by 7.3 per cent in 2020-21 on account of impact of Covid and subsequent nationwide lockdowns…

January 31, 2022 17:54 IST

The government has specified that a SEZ unit facing domestic market will behave like a DTA entity whereas a SEZ unit facing international market will behave as a SEZ unit. (Representative image)

Budget may overhaul SEZ regulation

From easing selling to DTA buyers to introducing more support for zone developers, there is room for significant change.

January 31, 2022 17:44 IST

In April-November 2021, nearly 221 lakh individual demat accounts were added, the Economic Survey for 2021-22 noted. (File)

Economic Survey 2022: Retail participation in equity market rises on buoyant stock market

Market experts said that on an average, 4 lakh new demat accounts were opened every month in 2019-20, which increased…

January 31, 2022 17:33 IST

The Survey also stated that the bank credit growth stands at 9.2 per cent as of 31st December 2021. (File)

Economic Survey 2022: Banks weather economic shock of pandemic so far

Total net profit of PSBs increased from Rs 14,688 crore during the first half of 2020-21 to Rs 31,144 crore…

January 31, 2022 17:27 IST

Unlike growth, which is linear, capacity grows in surges (sawtooth curve) depending on project completion timelines. (File)

Economic Survey 2022: Next 10 years to see very high level of capex in railway sector

Post 2014, a conscious effort was made to improve the railway sector by substantially increasing the capex, according to Economic…

January 31, 2022 17:21 IST

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When is Budget 2022? How to watch budget speech of Nirmala Sitharaman?

Budget 2022: The Budget will be presented on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

January 31, 2022 17:20 IST

The committee had recommended the adoption of the UNCITRAL with certain modifications to make it suitable to the Indian context. (File)

Economic Survey 2022 underlines need for standardised framework for cross border insolvency

The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) does not allow for automatic recognition of any insolvency proceedings in other countries.

January 31, 2022 17:15 IST

Now, 91.9 per cent of the total number of enrolled children have textbooks for their current grade. (Representative image)

Economic Survey 2022: Rural children enrolment in schools declines during pandemic

Children from poorer sections faced issues such as non-availability of smartphones, non-availability of a phone for children to use and…

January 31, 2022 17:09 IST

Govt’s various policy initiatives to provide big stimulus for growth of IT-BPO industry: Survey

The Economic Survey 2021-22, which was tabled in Parliament on Monday, noted that the IT-BPM sector revenues (excluding e-commerce) reached…

January 31, 2022 16:58 IST

From Hyderabad to Ahmedabad, cities where housing prices jumped despite Covid-19 shocks [Economic Survey]

Economic Survey 2022 (Housing Prices): In cities like Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Covid-19 shocks failed to hit housing prices.

January 31, 2022 16:46 IST

Budget 2022 expectations: Govt should clarify disputes around Social Welfare Surcharge on import in budget

There have been indications about the Government’s intention to contain unproductive litigations and avoid tax controversies which are at the…

January 31, 2022 16:43 IST

India can withstand monetary policy normalisation by large economies, says Economic Survey

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2022-23: The survey noted that due to accretion of large foreign exchange reserves in recent…

January 31, 2022 16:35 IST

Economic Survey 2022: Telecom reforms to spur liquidity, create enabling environment for 5G investments

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2022-23: In the wake of “outstanding performance” of the telecom sector in meeting COVID-19 challenges…

January 31, 2022 16:00 IST

Atal Pension Yojana: Monthly pension of just Rs 1000 opted by 78% APY subscribers, says Economic Survey 2022

Economic Survey 2022 (Atal Pension Yojana): Around 78 percent subscribers of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have opted for just Rs…

Updated: February 1, 2022 08:02 IST

Economic Survey pitches for FTA push to diversify export basket, destinations

Economic Survey 2022 Highlights: It added that India has diversified its export destinations in the past 25 years, yet more…

January 31, 2022 15:47 IST

Economic Survey of India 2022 Highlights

Aviation sector has started to rebound: Economic Survey 2022

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2022-23: In 2021, the Centre took various initiatives to boost the aviation sector which included…

January 31, 2022 15:40 IST

Air India sale to boost privatisation; need to encourage private participation across sectors: Economic Survey

Economic Survey of India 2022 Highlights: The government earlier this month handed over ownership rights in national carrier Air India…

January 31, 2022 15:31 IST

Income Tax Return exemption for certain Senior Citizens and NRIs finds mention in Economic Survey 2022

Economic Survey 2021-2022: Several initiatives were launched by the Government in the previous financial year for providing provide a more…

Updated: February 1, 2022 06:24 IST

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