Putting money in the right hands to spur consumption: S Naren
While many were talking about the need for interest rate cuts, the real issue at this point was the slowdown in consumption. The government has put money in the hands of people at the lower end of the income spectrum through tax reductions. This was the need of the hour and, in that context, it […]
Reading the Fine Print: D-Street flat after a volatile session
Shares of consumption-linked companies such as consumer goods and automobiles were the top gainers, while investors cut exposure to industrials and capital goods.
Tax gains likely to boost consumption; Realty, FMCG and Consumer Durables indices surge
Nifty’s Realty index jumped 3.4%, while Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Consumer Durables indices were up about 3% each. The Nifty Auto index gained 1.9%. Benchmark Nifty ended 0.1% lower.
Budget at a glance: What stock market investors need to know
Threshold limit of tax deducted at source (TDS) on dividend income from MFs has been doubled to ₹10,000. Now, there will be zero TDS on dividend income of up to ₹10,000.
Tax changes to boost consumption; earnings key for markets: Nithin Kamath
My budget ritual is to come to the office and watch the budget and hope that there aren’t any big negatives on the capital markets side particularly. This year, there were no announcements linked to the capital markets and a few small ones related to startups.
Credit needs to flow for corporate profits to glow on FPI radars: Raamdeo Agrawal
First, the budget. It can be dissected into three C’s – consolidation, consumption, and capex. On the consolidation front, the budget is firmly on track, with FY25 fiscal deficit at 4.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), expected to be further lower at 4.4% in FY26.
Borrowing likely to stay in check, pave way for lower rates: Sunil Singhania
The budget aims to balance fiscal discipline, infrastructure growth, and middle-class support. It highlights a target to reduce the fiscal deficit, increase capital expenditure, and overhaul the new tax regime to boost consumption. The focus on growth with fiscal prudence is set to enhance economic prospects.