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India's high public debt offers limited space for welfare spending: Report
A recent report by Goldman Sachs highlighted India's constrained fiscal space due to high public debt, suggesting limited room for stimulus measures. The report anticipates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to adhere to fiscal consolidation targets in the upcoming budget, possibly focusing on welfare spending over capital expenditure.
NATO is spending more on defence, but it's likely not enough
NATO allies increase defence spending to meet targets due to concerns over Russian aggression and the potential return of Donald Trump. Some countries exceed expectations while others lag behind. The focus is on ensuring readiness for potential threats.
A NATO summit and mending EU relations are among first tasks for new UK leader Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been appointed to a new government after a six-week election campaign. Starmer, who has never served in or led a government, has a plethora of lawmakers to choose from, including Treasury chief Rachel Reeves and the new foreign secretary David Lammy. He wants Britain to take a larger role on the global stage after years of soured relations with Europe over Brexit and the inward-looking U.K. political soap opera that followed.
Portugal plans to reintroduce controversial tax breaks for foreign residents
Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents, focusing on skilled workers. The scheme, criticized for inflating housing prices, will cover salaries and professional income but not pensions or capital gains. Approval by lawmakers needed under a government with no clear majority. Over 74,000 people benefited in 2022, costing 1.5 billion euros.
Markets on bullback, no pullback from 80,000 milestone
Sensex hit 80,000, led by TCS, Infosys, and banks like Kotak Mahindra. Nifty reached 24,302.15, driven by pre-budget CapEx expectations. Markets show bull indications, driven by private banks and tech. Confidence from policy consistency, expected social welfare spending, and strong investor sentiment; budget is likely in July.
ITR filing: Credit card and forex spend reported separately by banks in AIS, know the impact and what you can do
Income tax return: While filing your ITR make a note that banks are now reporting total forex spends as a separate category in addition to total credit card spends. According to Gopal Bohra, Partner, N.A. Shah Associates, "Transactions through international credit cards are currently exempt from TCS, and accordingly, banks do not collect TCS. However, banks report all remittances under LRS through TCS filing, irrespective of whether TCS is collected or not."
Indians up their game on foreign vacations with luxury hotels, formula 1 drives and epic train rides
Indians are driving luxury travel in the Asia-Pacific region, with 89% of them planning to spend more in the next 12 months. This is according to a report released Monday by Marriott International on high networth travellers in the Asia Pacific.
Spend on the world like never before
Indians drive outbound remittances, preferring foreign airlines due to underdeveloped domestic industry. Improving connectivity and tourism infrastructure is vital to boost domestic tourism. Developing skills and promoting gender-neutral employment are crucial for growth in the travel and hospitality sector.
Rupee falls 11 paise to 83.45 against US dollar
The central government's fiscal deficit reached 3% of the annual estimates by May-end 2024-25. India's forex reserves surged to USD 653.711 billion, with FIIs selling shares worth Rs 23.09 crore. The RBI confirmed the increase in reserves, reflecting a positive economic outlook.
Indian foreign spending skyrockets 29-fold in a decade
Over the past decade, Indian expenditures on foreign exchange have surged dramatically, increasing from $1.1 bn in FY14 to $31.7 bn in FY24, driven largely by travel expenses. In contrast, remittances from overseas workers into India grew by 71%, rising from $70 bn to $120 bn over the same period. India remains the top recipient of foreign remittances globally, receiving nearly double the amount received by Mexico at $66 bn.
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Travel dominates forex spending abroad: RBI data
Outward remittances from India under the liberalised remittance scheme fell by 2% year on year. Travel was the largest chunk of foreign currency outflows in April, with maintenance of close relatives being the second largest reason for remittances. Indians spent $31.7 billion overseas under the LRS in the fiscal ended March 2024.
GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic markets continued to reach new record highs, building on gains made since the election results. "The market is also benefiting from positive trends in global markets, particularly in the US as it progresses steadily towards the presidential election in November. Volatility has decreased this month, supporting a short-term upward trend," explained Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal.
G7 Summit: How G-7 nations plan to counter rising clout of Russia and China
The G-7, facing challenges from rising powers like China and Russia, grapples with economic and military limitations while navigating a shifting global landscape. Focused on protecting democracy, the group confronts issues such as defense spending, economic vitality, and trade tensions, seeking to maintain its influence and address geopolitical threats.
RBI to face problem of plenty: Prepare for bond sales
The RBI's challenge for the year may not be inflation but liquidity. Government spending resumption and overseas fund flows complicate monetary policy effectiveness.
RBI's ₹2 lakh-crore boost may help India's new govt have an easy-peasy run to achieve a goal
The RBI on May 22 announced a record-high dividend transfer to the government equivalent to 0.6 per cent of GDP ( Rs 2.1 lakh) from its operations in FY24. The figure has surpassed the 0.3 per cent of GDP expected in the FY25 budget from February. Hence, the rating agency said that it will aid the authorities in meeting near-term deficit reduction goals.
India’s economic momentum to remain strong post-election: S&P Global Market Intelligence
India's post-election economic momentum is expected to be driven by capital spending, private consumption, and investment. S&P Global Market Intelligence highlights strategic sectors like renewables, electronics, and logistics. Inflation is projected to ease, and if the NDA secures a two-thirds majority, the focus will be on economic growth and fiscal deficit reduction. Technology integration and social welfare are key considerations depending on the election outcome.
Liquidity deficit surges to four-month high
The shortfall of funds has pushed up the weighted average call rate (WACR), which represents banks' overnight cost of borrowing and functions as a determinant of other borrowing costs in the economy too. On Wednesday, the WACR closed at 6.75%, the same rate as the RBI's Marginal Standing Facility (MSF).
China's military spending concerning given 'failing economy', US admiral says
Admiral John Aquilino expresses concerns over China's aggressive actions and military spending surge despite economic challenges. He criticizes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for prioritizing military over addressing food shortages.
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