PUBLIC EXPENDITURE
India Ratings pegs bank credit growth at 15.4% for FY25
India Ratings has forecasted a 15.4% loan growth for banks in FY25. The rating agency believes a turnaround in private capital expenditure could alleviate any pressure on overall credit growth during the fiscal year.
FHRAI seeks infra status for hotels, convention centres in pre-Budget meet
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has urged the government to grant infrastructure status to all hotels and convention centers costing Rs 10 crore or more. This request, part of their pre-budget recommendations, aims to boost investment in budget hotels. FHRAI also proposed a uniform 12% GST rate for all hotels and advocated for separating restaurant tariffs from room tariffs to reduce compliance issues
Mazagon Dock shares rally over 6% after bagging Navratna status
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, now a Navratna company, is set for exponential growth with significant investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in the defense sector. The stock continues to outperform, reflecting strong investor confidence in its future.
Industry pitches for tax reduction, rationalisation of duty structure in Budget
During a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry representatives urged for reduced indirect taxes and rationalized duty structures. FIEO's Ashwani Kumar requested extending the Interest Equalisation Scheme for five years. Reliance Industries sought a review of tariffs on Chinese imports, and Nasscom pushed for easing transfer pricing rules.
States hike in healthcare expenditure to help meet India's '2.5% of GDP' target
India's expenditure on health, including clean water and sanitation, is on track to reach the target of 2.5% of GDP by 2024-25. States have surpassed the Centre's allocation to achieve a combined effort of 2.13% of GDP. Despite concerns over declining spending on healthcare systems, increased state allocations may help reach the 2.5% target by 2025.
Rajesh Kothari on top three themes to bet on for solid returns
Next three years that gap is not going to be big. In fact, the private sector banks actually can do better than public sector banks in terms of the overall earnings growth because the bulk of that benefit of credit cost is already behind us.
What does Nigel Farage promise in his ‘contract’? Is it economically feasible?
The Reform UK Party promises to end all non-essential immigration and proposes steep cuts in personal income tax rates and other direct taxes. He is not expected to win the upcoming parliamentary elections in July.
Harsh Gupta Madhusudan on key indicators to monitor ahead of Budget
I think that there should be some more not exactly freebies or welfare, but something more attuned towards consumption and we were already seeing that even in the financial markets. I gave you the number of top line, the most obvious data point to check directly FMCG sales.
Economists expect big-bang reforms to continue under Modi 3.0
Modi is set to be sworn in for third term as India's Prime Minister in coalition government with key partners Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United). Economists anticipate focus on economic reforms to achieve goal of Vikshit Bharat by 2047. Budget to prioritize infrastructure, manufacturing, and welfare schemes amid global economic challenges.
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.
View: India’s state sector is thriving. That’s a problem
Ten years ago, Narendra Modi, a supporter of private sector growth, became India's Prime Minister. His focus on reviving public-sector companies challenges the expectation of minimal government involvement in business.
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.
TB treatment is free. But are patients facing crippling costs?
Government policy is to provide free diagnosis and treatment to all registered TB cases. Yet patients pay ‘out-of-pocket’ for several other components such as consultation fees, non-TB drugs, other diagnostic tests, travel expenses in pre-treatment period etc
Veritaas Advertising IPO booked over 7x on Day 1; Indian Emulsifiers' issue near full subscription
The overall subscription of Veritaas Advertising stood at 7.69 times, driven by strong interest from retail investors.
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.
State-run cos thriving under PM Modi's leadership: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
A high-level expert panel on floor wages in India is set to re-examine the wage rates finalised earlier, considering minimum wages notified by all states across three categories. The panel, led by SP Mukherjee, will hold its final meeting on May 27 and submit its report to the new government by June 2024. The three-year term of the expert committee, established in 2021, will end on June 30, 2024. The report is expected to outline a roadmap for periodic review of floor wages based on updated data sets and methodology changes.
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.
Plant-based specialty product maker Sanstar gets Sebi nod for an IPO
Sanstar, specializing in plant-based products, approved for IPO to fund Dhule expansion and debt repayment. Third-largest Maize products manufacturer in India. Book Running Lead Manager: Pantomath Capital Advisors. Proposed listing on BSE and NSE.
View: GoI's focus on capex to address infrastructure and energy deficits pays off
The GoI's focus on increasing capital expenditure (capex) to address infrastructure and energy deficits has been significant. Public capex as a percentage of GDP has risen from 1.65% in 2019-20 to 3.2% in 2023-24, with its share in public expenditure increasing from 12.5% to 21.6%. This strategy, pursued even during the pandemic, has compensated for sluggish private investment, contributing to India's high growth rate above 7%. However, there's been a decline in revenue expenditure, affecting sectors like education and health, necessitating active policy measures like privatisation and asset monetisation to sustainably manage deficits and fund development.
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