Budget 2022 unlikely to spur consumption in the short-term
Putting money in the hands of the consumers could have helped grow consumption, say experts.
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Budget 2022: Boosting consumption key
Per capita consumption expenditure, a key indicator of household spending, had contracted in FY21, before regaining momentum in FY22.
Endless wait for investment cycle to kickstart growth
Savings and investment rates are on a prolonged downward swing; cheap credit and corporate tax cut have failed to revive investor spirit or regenerate ‘animal spirit’ in the economy
Economic recovery: India’s arduous ascent
The signs of a pick-up hold out hope, but regaining lost ground is the tough task ahead.
Why India’s growth could slow down to 2.5% in FY21
The consensus is that of the four engines of India’s GDP growth only one, government consumption—12% share of the economy, will be firing. The rest are sputtering or stalled.
Definitely a consumption Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman
Through an outreach programme after the Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains how her Budget proposals would aid economic growth while remaining fiscally prudent.
Budget blues continue for markets on Monday
Following Saturday’s 987.96-point fall, the S&P BSE Sensex closing at 39,872.31, just 136.78 points higher, on Monday shows that the markets are still unhappy with the Budget.
HUL Q3 profit rises 12%; firm rejigs top posts
India’s largest FMCG company reported healthy earnings growth, but forecast subdued demand in the short term.
Turbulence for NBFCs is far from over
India Ratings maintains a ‘negative’ outlook on the NBFC sector for FY21 in view of slower balance sheet growth, elevated slippages, and low-profit visibility.
Budget 2020: Hopes and expectations
The government should consider raising the cap on housing interest deduction and relax norms for LTA exemption in the Budget.
