Page 2 of Union Budget 2022

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Budget 2022: Integrating 1.5 lakh post offices with core banking a big push to digital economy, say experts

The government’s decision to integrate 1.5 lakh post offices with core banking will enable financial inclusion and access to accounts…

February 1, 2022 12:24 IST

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Railways stocks on Budget 2022 day: IRCTC, IRCON shares surge over 4% on new Vande Bharat trains announcement

IRCTC, Ircon International, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Rail Vikas Nigam, among other railways stocks gain as Union Finance Minister announced…

Updated: February 1, 2022 12:52 IST

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Budget Expectations 2022: How an increase in the 80C limit will affect the salaried

With the rise in salaries, inflation and insurance premium, the Rs 1.5 lakh limit gets exhausted quickly. Hence, there is…

February 1, 2022 10:27 IST

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What can Budget 2022 do to incentivise growth of EV sector?

India has begun its acceleration of the growth of the electric vehicle revolution. In 2021, more electric vehicles have been…

February 1, 2022 00:00 IST

Economic Survey 2022: Different indicators on employment bounce back after dipping in April-June 2020

The Economic Survey also analyses trends in urban employment using Employees Provident Funds Organisation (EPFO) payroll data.

January 31, 2022 18:33 IST

Permit requirement for electric vehicles has been removed, it added. (File)

Nearly 100 cities see improved air quality as govt takes steps to check pollution, says Economic Survey

About 86 per cent of fund has been allocated for demand incentive so as to create demand for electric vehicles…

January 31, 2022 18:27 IST

The government has budgeted fiscal deficit at 6.8 per cent of GDP in current fiscal ending March 2022. (File)

Economic Survey 2022: Rebound in tax mop up, govt’s agile fiscal approach make headroom for more fiscal support

With the revival of the economy, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has emerged as a buoyant source of revenue…

January 31, 2022 18:10 IST

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

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

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Budget expectation 2022 for the salaried

With this year’s budget, the government could enable the salaried class and create opportunities for them to enhance their personal…

Updated: February 1, 2022 08:48 IST

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Budget Expectation 2022: Complete tax exemption on annuity to make it at par with NPS

Policyholders pay the annuity premium from their post-tax income. Once, they start receiving an annuity, typically after retirement, the entire…

Updated: January 28, 2022 19:31 IST

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