Lack of new investments may undermine higher consumption
Broader markers outperformed their larger peers.
The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.
Post the correction over the past one year, we are seeing opportunities across sectors.
D&N cites positive changes in momentum in certain segments of economy, but says some areas of concern remain
With the PMO itself spearheading a re-evaluation, the Director General of Defence Accounts has been asked to justify its earlier contention that the 'slab based' system would benefit a larger number of disabled veterans -- something the army flatly denies, reports Ajai Shukla.
'The domestic scenario is much better than earlier, demonstrated in the March quarter earnings.'
'The market position from here on is expected to go up'.
The Survey shows fiscal consolidation despite slowdown in growth.
The next general election is more than three years away. Yet, the Centre appears to be reluctant to take any bold move that might annoy influential sections of the electorate.
Officers from the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) up to the top-most rank of Director General (DG) in these four forces retired after attaining the age of 60.
There are a couple of proposals, however, whose goals are not easily achievable.
The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.
Contract workers are paid much less than regular workers. This year's Economic Survey estimates wages are on an average 20 times higher in the formal sector than in the informal sector. Arindam Majumder reports.
Three key babus will make room for a new set of officers to carry the baton of Budget programmes.
Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further deterioration, says Devangshu Datta.
'On the tax front, most of the Budget proposals are sensible'.
'He consulted widely, both formally and informally and acted quickly on pragmatic suggestions.' 'To his credit, Parrikar took the initiative to reduce excessive litigation against armed forces veterans and widow over small sums of pensionary and disability benefits,' points out says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).
Indices reversed all its losses during late trades.
More than 24 years later, case of wilful absence has finally been proven against the bureaucrat.
Lack of political consensus on economic reforms a key concern.
Managing Brexit, inflation and banking reforms, along with the political environment, will be tough.
Assessing the shape of the Indian economy just a couple of days ahead of the Union Budget for 2016-17, Saugata Bhatacharya, senior vice president and chief economist, Axis Bank, speaks about his budget wishlist and suggests measures that can help finance minister Arun Jaitley achieve the targeted fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product.
Governor's statements will be weighed to gauge confidence level.
RBI has, since January, cut its policy rate four times.
'An expanding army, rising salaries due to the 7th pay commission, and raised pensions due to OROP are consuming money at the cost of badly needed bulletproof jackets, rifles, artillery, submarines, warships and fighter aircraft,' notes Ajai Shukla.
The bigger worry is that its effects could linger well into the next financial year.
PFRDA will invite bids to appoint pension fund managers.
Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu faces a stiff dilemma on whether to raise fares and freight rates in his second Rail Budget.
The S&P BSE Sensex shed 286 points to close at 24,539 and the Nifty50 lost 100 points to end at 7,456.
Relying on the private sector to undertake infrastructure investment may not be a realistic proposition.
The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Defence Minister Parrikar was in favour of granting OROP to ex-servicemen but pressure was exerted on him by his cabinet colleagues on the issue, Ram Jethmalani claimed.
Any correction in Indian equities is an opportunity for investors to put in money for the long term
The country saw two straight years of deficient monsoons.
Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions
Limited IT staff may compel them to focus on big fish than small depositors.
'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'
Yogi Adityanath on Monday completed 100 days in office as Uttar Pradesh chief minister but it was a low-key anniversary with no big event to showcase the achievements of the government.
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