RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar urged the government to offer policy incentives for R&D and establish an institutional fund for long-term manufacturing capital in the upcoming Budget. He also suggested restoring the 200% weighted tax deduction for R&D expenditure and creating a specialized development financing institution for manufacturing to boost growth and competitiveness.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian stock markets surged on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty posting gains exceeding 0.3%. This upward trend was fueled by a calmer Middle East situation,