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Fiscal discipline key to India's growth prospects: Sanjay Nayar
So, we will have to also think about how we channel the energies towards more advanced and more modern techniques and technology, because that is what we need right now.
BigBasket, 1mg’s plans for capex; win for epharmacies in Madras HC
Tata’s online grocery BigBasket and epharmacy 1mg will largely depend on debt capital to fuel expansion this fiscal. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Indian Budget 2024: Jefferies sees affordable housing, capex-related businesses, consumer goods sectors getting the most benefit
Budget 2024 anticipates positive impacts on various sectors, with potential benefits for consumer goods and affordable housing. The budget may include tax cuts, interest subsidy reintroduction, and stable capital gains tax policies, fostering economic growth and fiscal prudence.
What to expect from the Budget going forward? Sanjiv Puri answers
So, we are on a solid foundation because of certain initiatives that have taken place. It is not that it just happened like that. So, there is a reason for which and it sets the economy on a solid foundation.
PLI scheme to attract Rs 3-4 lakh cr investments over 4 yrs; pvt sector capex may accelerate: Icra
Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is projected to draw investments worth Rs 3-4 lakh crore over four years, creating 2 lakh jobs. Icra Executive VP K Ravichandran foresees private sector capex growth in sectors like oil, gas, metals, healthcare, and cement, with potential tax breaks to boost disposable income for higher investments.
Budget likely to stick to fiscal road map: UBS
UBS predicts that the new government will follow a medium fiscal consolidation path but with a populist tilt in its first budget after the elections. The RBI's higher-than-expected dividend transfer to the government provides fiscal leeway for populist spending, especially to support lower-income groups. The government is expected to target a fiscal deficit of 5.1% of GDP in FY25, aiming to reduce it further to below 4.5% of GDP by FY26. While tougher reforms may be challenging, supply-side reforms like manufacturing, labour laws, and skill development are likely to continue.
What to expect from NDA 3.0's budget #1
The new NDA government's budget aims for faster fiscal correction with higher growth and central bank profits to lower interest rates.
Lok Sabha Results: Will a fractured mandate for NDA impede new govt's infra and capex push?
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections deliver a fractured mandate, influencing economic reform outlook. Experts recommend focusing on public capex and high-tech sectors for growth. Tanvee Gupta Jain predicts fiscal leeway for populist spending, supported by progress in implementing labor laws.
Any further correction in India can spur FII flows: Chris Wood
A lot of the recovery has been the high end of the market. So, the key issue for this real estate market right now is that will the recovery broaden out and the other issue is will there be policy measures to promote the more affordable end of the housing market, that seems to me a possibility.
View: GOI has the solution of India's economic puzzle but it needs to let go fiscal hesitations
India's economy is thriving with 8.2% GDP growth, strong public investment, and tax revenues. However, weak consumer demand and private capex remain issues. To boost growth, the government should create more public sector jobs, increasing incomes and consumption, funded by local savings.
Expect 13-15% earnings growth in FY-25 driven by topline growth, margin expansion: Venugopal Garre
Remember, we have not even yet seen a rate cycle decline as well, so those are the levers which come through late in the year from a support point of view for macro.
Railways stocks tank up to 33% in 2 days following narrow BJP-led NDA's election win
In today's trade, railway stocks fell by up to 17%. Titagarh Rail shares tumbled 33%, while Ircon declined by over 26%. Meanwhile, RailTel and IRCTC also fell by over 19% in the past two sessions. Shares of RITES, IRFC, RVNL, Texmaco Rail Systems, and Jupiter Wagons saw declines of between 18-23%.
FY25 capital expenditure outlay may be hiked by 10%
India may increase FY25 capital expenditure by 8-10% from the ₹11.11 lakh crore vote on account allocation, boosted by better tax revenue and a record RBI surplus transfer. The full budget, awaited post-election results on June 4, could see a surge in spending, as per a senior official.
The emerging fiscal constrictor knot & tightening logjam for market
Strengthening private capex and boosting employment gains are crucial for escaping the fiscal constrictor knot. Improving global demand and household incomes can provide a potential escape route.
Private capex in India to pick up in H2 of FY25; hotel, tourism to drive investment: Kotak Bank Chief Economist
Private sector investment is set to increase in the latter half of the fiscal year, particularly in sectors like hotels and tourism, following extensive government-led infrastructure development efforts. The government's enhanced capital expenditure has supported economic growth post-Covid, with private sector capex expected to rise significantly in the coming months.
Revamping of BOT model is tactical move to attract private capex: Ind-Ra
India's government is revamping the built-operate-transfer (BOT) model to attract private capital, which is expected to surpass Rs 1 trillion by 2030. The government has successfully implemented 400 Hybrid Annuity Model road projects worth over Rs 4 trillion in the past seven years, balancing risk between private and public partners. The government's focus on monetization via the National Monetisation Pipeline has attracted foreign investors.
Centre used capex to build quality infrastructure: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the share of capex in overall expenditure went up to over 21% in 2023-24 as against just 12% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, when infrastructure development remained grossly neglected.
Large PSUs' capital expenditure reaches ₹50,200 crore in April FY25, slower growth than previous year
Large public sector companies in India spent over Rs 50,200 crore on capital expenditure in April FY25, 6.46% of the annual target of Rs 7.77 lakh crore. Spending was lower than in April FY24. The Finance Ministry expects spending to increase. Railways, roads, and oil and gas sectors drove the expenditure.
Robust govt capex, improvement in business confidence to push growth: Official
"The major reasons cited for India's growth prospects in FY25 include robust public investment/ capex push by the government, sustained growth in business and consumer confidence, and strong services sector, among others," industry body PHDCCI said in a statement quoting Sensarma.
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