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Collection of direct tax for the just-concluded fiscal 2020 is expected at INR10.1tr, well short of the government’s most recent estimate of INR11.7tr, officials in the know said. The near-14% shortfall, or about INR1.6tr, from
India kicks off its fiscal year with revenues under severe strain. A prolonged slowdown in the economy depressed tax collections in the financial year that ended 31 Mar 20, latest official data show. As India
The government is set to appropriate 10% of the fiscal 2020 budgets of each ministry for a central fund to fight the pandemic and rehabilitate the economy. The plan is part of a third round
THE economic team is working on an economic package and rehabilitation plan to keep small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) afloat after the quarantine period, which shut down most economic activity. In a Viber message, Finance
The Industry Ministry plans to roll out rescue measures by suspending debt payments for 6-12 months for small community enterprises for several industries. The measure covers businesses in food, drinks, herbs, jewellery, souvenirs and clothing.