GROSS NATIONAL DISPOSABLE INCOME
Income tax cut in Union Budget 2024: India’s middle-class is asking for it but may not get it
BUDGET TAX RELIEF: Despite yearly budget hopes, India's middle class likely faces disappointment again over tax cuts amidst inflation. Both citizens and industry seek relief, especially for lower-income earners. However, there is a chance that fiscal prudence approach may prevent tax benefits. Focus remains on growth via targeted schemes. Economists debate the efficacy of tax cuts on boosting consumption, with rural demand still rebounding.
Official employment data masks India's jobs problem, say economists
India's employment growth mainly comes from self-employment, unpaid work, and temporary farm hires, which are not equivalent to formal jobs, economists said. Despite claims of 20 million new jobs annually since 2017/18, much of this increase is in agriculture and self-employment due to insufficient business demand.
Despite war and sanctions, Russia becomes a high-income economy
Despite Western sanctions over the Ukraine war, Russia has transitioned from an upper-middle to a high-income economy, according to the World Bank's latest rankings. Factors such as increased military activity, a rebound in trade and construction, and growth in the financial sector contributed to this shift. Consequently, Russia's Atlas GNI per capita rose by 11.2%.
Income tax Budget 2024 expectations: 10 ways the finance minister can ease income tax and financial burden of senior citizens
Income tax Budget 2024 expectations: A notable percentage of taxpayers in India are senior citizens since they receive income, frequently through passive means. ET Wealth Online interviewed three specialists to discuss senior citizens' expectations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2024.
US inflation cools in May, boosting hopes of Fed rate cut
May's stable inflation, influenced by service costs and goods prices, sets the stage for potential Federal Reserve interest rate changes. The report highlights slight consumer spending growth and hints at the Fed's aim for a controlled economic slowdown through core inflation moderation.
Pakistan's National Assembly passes Rs 18,877 billion budget for fiscal 2024-25
The budget, facing opposition, sets growth targets and tax revenue goals while addressing concerns about IMF loans and tax exemptions to aid economic growth.
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UK economy grew 0.7% in first quarter of 2024
Britain's economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, surpassing an initial estimate of 0.6% growth, according to official figures released on Friday. This data arrives just days before a national election where opinion polls suggest Labour Party leader Keir Starmer may replace Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Private consumption seen growing, concerns on capex growth: Morgan Stanley Research
Consumption growth has remained weak since the pandemic, recovering at a slow pace. Private consumption is recovering, with growth is tracking at 4% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 as against 1.5% a year ago but it is just catching up to the pre-pandemic trend and remains below the pre-pandemic average of 6.3% in 2019.
Economists bat for capex push, fiscal prudence and more jobs at pre-Budget meet
Budget 2024: The focus on the quality of spending, sans mindless freebies, and steps to further curb inflationary pressure should continue, some of the economists told finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the customary pre-budget consultation, advising against reckless giveaways. Successful tackling of inflation, they said, would be the biggest pro-poor move.
CII pitches for marginal tax relief for individuals, higher wages under MNREGA in Budget
CII also suggested that the government may use a part of the Rs 2.11 lakh crore RBI dividend to boost capital spending by 25 per cent in FY25. This will help to maintain the upward trajectory of public capex and crowd-in-private capex by reinvigorating economic activities and creating demand.
Q4 results: Stable costs boost India Inc. profits
Steady costs and firm domestic demand supported corporate performance in the March quarter.
View: Whichever way you cut it, the economy’s booming and is a welcome gift for the incoming government
The Indian economy is booming with a GDP growth of 8.2% for 2023-24, surpassing estimates. The National Statistics Office data highlights this growth despite challenges in sectors like manufacturing and agriculture.
Legacy issues behind us, PNB on right path to outperform its competition: MD Atul Kumar Goel
PNB, led by Atul Kumar Goel, achieved a 229% profit growth to Rs 8,245 crore in FY24. Initiatives like reducing NPAs, improving ROA, and expanding branches contribute to the bank's success.
Large Indian banks are expected to improve their asset quality in the current fiscal: S&P
India's top banks are set for asset quality improvement in the fiscal year, driven by record profits, which will enhance their balance sheets and underwriting standards. Despite a rise in HDFC Bank's nonperforming loans post-merger, all major banks reported record profits. Retail loans drive growth amid moderating credit expansion expectations.
Dalal St is likely pricing in a Modi 3.0 but election winners already have a bitter household burden
India's stock market hit an all-time high last week, as investors anticipate a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will boost corporate profits. However, consumer debt poses a significant risk. Slow wage growth, high interest rates, and heavy borrowing have strained spending for over 300 million families. Despite this, investors expect post-election growth in private capital expenditure and infrastructure projects
Wealth Redistribution Tempest: Much ado about nothing (read no vote bank)?
The idea of wealth redistribution proposed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked a heated debate in India's political landscape, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi labeling it as 'dangerous'. The discussion revolves around conducting surveys to assess wealth distribution and potential redistribution policies, stirring up controversy and accusations between political parties. The issue highlights growing income inequality and calls for radical measures to address economic disparities. While some experts advocate for progressive taxation and social spending to enhance economic equality, others caution against the potential negative impacts of wealth redistribution on individual incentives and overall economic growth. The ongoing debate underscores the complex challenges of wealth inequality in India and the need for thoughtful and effective solutions to ensure a fair and inclusive society.
India should impose tax on ultra-wealthy to tackle wealth inequality, says study
The paper titled 'Proposals For a Wealth Tax Package to Tackle Extreme Inequalities in India' propose a comprehensive tax package on the ultra-wealthy to tackle the massive concentration at the very top of the wealth distribution and create valuable fiscal space for crucial social sector investments.
Mandatory scrutiny of ITR: Income tax dept reveals the criteria how the ITRs will be selected for the scrutiny
Income tax return: The tax department has released a circular which outlines the criterias and procedure to be followed if a particular income tax return (ITR) is to be selected for scrutiny. These guidelines also includes the procedure and criteria to be followed for section 142 (1) income tax notice.
Govt looks to change base year for major economic gauges to FY23, revamp of key datasets also being planned
The base year provides a reference point for measuring changes in economic variables and comparing relative performances of indicators over time. For instance, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is currently calculated with reference to FY12 prices.
PNB Q4 Results: Profit jumps nearly three-fold to Rs 3,010 crore
PNB Q4 Results: Interest income grew to Rs 28,113 crore during the period under review, from Rs 23,849 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
Private sector's investment share declined to the lowest level in four years in FY23
Public non-financial corporations or public sector companies were the worst performers as their share in investment declined to 9.4%, the lowest level in 12 years. The share of households in investment also declined to 40.5% in FY23 from 41.4% in FY22.
India's economy to grow at 8-8.3 pc in current fiscal: PHDCCI
PHDCCI predicts India's economy to grow at 8-8.3% this fiscal year, reaching a GDP of USD 34.7 trillion by 2047. Emphasis on key enablers like semiconductor industry, startup ecosystem, and export volume enhancement.
Indiabulls RE, Embassy merger delay unsettling stakeholders: Jitendra Virwani
IBREL recently raised more than Rs 3,911 crore through a preferential allotment to a diverse group of investors, including Embassy Group and Blackstone. Embassy Group will be the largest shareholder in IBREL, with 18.7% ownership on a fully diluted basis.
Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India
In the midsize SUV market, currently two-thirds of sales are from models like Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos, all of whom offer hi-tech features such as anti-collision, assistance to maintain lanes while driving and geofencing that creates a virtual boundary of a car using GPS technology and alerts the owner if the vehicle enters or exits the set perimeter.
What can Bihar, with per-capita income 30% of national average, do to shed its low-income status?
Bihar's economy has grown faster than the national economy, but it remains India's poorest state in terms of per-capita income. It faces challenges such as low urbanization, gender disparities, and low enrollment in higher education. Improving these areas is crucial for Bihar's prosperity and India's development goals.
Paying a price for sending money: The global impact of remittance fees and solutions
Barada Talukdar, a Kuwaiti mud specialist, uses Al Mulla Exchange to send money to his family and friends in Kuwait. However, the exchange rate fluctuations and commissions can be confusing for blue-collar workers like his cook. At the World Trade Organisation's ministerial conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, New Delhi discussed the issue of exorbitant fees for crossborder remittances. About 20 nations from Asia, Latin America, and Africa had spoken in favor of India's proposal to cut the cost of remittances.
Data correction: India's per capita disposable income put at ₹2.14 L
India's per capita disposable income is projected to reach ₹2.14 lakh in 2023-24. The government corrected the GDP data, revealing changes in gross and net national disposable income. Per capita disposable income grew 8% in FY24 and 13.3% in the previous year. Gross national disposable income is expected to expand 8.9% in FY24 and 14.5% in FY23.
'Indian telcos have enough headroom to increase tariffs'
India's telecom tariffs are among the lowest in the world as a percentage of per capita gross national income (GNIpc), with telcos having the potential to raise prices by at least 1.5x over the next 4-5 years. India's tariffs are the second lowest among countries with a GNIpc of less than $10,000, after Brazil's 0.92%. Analysts predict sharp tariff hikes by telcos like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea in 2024, as they are preparing to roll out their 5G services.
Telangana's GSDP pegged at Rs 13.14 lakh cr, per capita income Rs 3.12 lakh in FY23-Report
According to a report released by the state government on Wednesday, Per Capita Income of Telangana at current prices was at Rs 3.12 lakh as against the national average of Rs 1.72 lakh. The state ranked third in 2022-23 according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
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