Total allocation for Infrastructure Development stands at Rs. 3,96,135 crores in 2017-18 2,000 kms of roads identified for construction for better connectivity with ports and remote villages 1,55,000 kms of Optical Fiber Cables laid; high speed broadband connectivity to more than 1,50,000 gram panchayats by end of 2017-18 The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate… Read More »
First combined Budget of Independent India, that includes Railways, presented Total Capital And Development Expenditure of Railways pegged at Rs. 1,31,000 crores Government to focus on ‘Swachh Rail’; Rs. 1 lakh crores ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ to be created in 5 years Cashless reservations go up from 58% to 68% The Union Minister for… Read More »
FIPB to be phased-out in the next fiscal, Bill to be tabled in Parliament soon to crack down on ponzy schemes High net worth NBFCs can now participate in IPOs at par with Banks and Insurance Companies Computer Emergency Response Team for Financial Sector to be set up While presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in… Read More »
Finance Minister unveils string of measures towards Ease of Doing Business Presumptive income scheme for audit of entities raised from Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 2 crore; Threshold for maintenance of books for individuals and HUF more than doubled Individual Insurance agents earning below taxable limit to be exempted from 5% TDS off commission after… Read More »
Allocation for welfare of SC, ST and Minorities to be enhanced Aadhar based smart cards containing health details for senior citizens to be introduced The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government is giving special importance to implementation of… Read More »
Political Parties cannot receive donation above Rs. 2,000 in cash from one person; entitled to receive donations by cheque or digital mode from their donors;. Have to file its Income-Tax Return within the prescribed time limit Banks to issue Electoral Bonds to enable donations to Political Parties The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs,… Read More »
Finance Minister announces several measures for revenue mobilization in the General Budget 2017-18 along with a reduction in tax rates for small tax payers In a major relief to small taxpayer and to bring more people in the tax net, the Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitly announced a reduction in tax rates from 10… Read More »
Finance Minister announces several anti graft and rationalisation measures in the field of Income tax Accountants or merchant bankers furnishing incorrect information to face penalty Income of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Lieutenant Governor’s Relief Fund to be exempt from tax Concessional tax rate of 10 per cent in case of income arising… Read More »
Demonetisation will lead to bigger, cleaner and real GDP, says Jaitley GST to spur growth, competitiveness, and greater transparency in economy The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley said that India has witnessed historic and impactful economic reforms and policy making in the last one year and there were two tectonic… Read More »
Budget gives a major push to Digital Economy; proposes No Cash Transaction above Rs 3 lakh Government to launch schemes to promote BHIM app, Aadhar Enabled Payment System Mission to be set-up to achieve a target of 2500 Cr digital transactions in 2017-18 Series of measures proposed to strengthen and regulate digital economy In a… Read More »