Indian New Union Budget 2017 - 18 highlight update.

India New Budget 2017 - 2018

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Budget Speech	[English]
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Annual Financial Statement	[English]
Finance Bill	[English]
Memorandum	[English]
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The Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement	[English]

Substantial progress in ushering in GST regime.
GST council has finalised recommendations on all issues based on consensus.
CBEC will continue to strive to implement GST.
GST implementation to bring more taxes to states & centre.
Not proposing many changes to indirect taxes given GST roll-out plan.
Government will allocate Rs10,000 crore for Bharat Net project
To exempt some FPIs from indirect transfer provisions.
CBDT circular becomes null & void for FPIs.
Budget 2017: Infra gets Rs 3.96 lakh cr; increase of 79% from FY17 estimate
Govt proposes to invest Rs 1.31 lakh cr in railways in 2017-18
For quick refund of tax returns time-frame reduced to 12 months.
Govt trying to bring more people into tax net.
Reduce existing tax rate for income of Rs 2.5-5 lakhs to 5% from 10%.
Holding period for land & building will be reduced to 2 yrs from 3 yrs.
Instead of build-up area, carpet area will be counted for affordable housing.
Propose to make changes in capital gains tax for housing.
Union Budget 2017-18: Govt announces new trade infra export scheme; BHEL, L&T up
Profit linked-deductions for start-ups reduced to 3 years out of 7 years.
Not practical to remove MAT.
Propose carry-forward of MAT to 15 years from 10 years
FM sets aside Rs 10,000 cr to recapitalise banks
Propose to reduce tax for small companies with turnover of less than Rs 50 cr to 25%.
Basic customs duty on LNG cut to 2.5% from 5%, says FM
To cut presumptive turnover threshold for companies w/turnover up to Rs 2 cr to 6%.
No transaction over Rs 3 lakh will be permitted in cash.
Exempt CVD, SAD on miniature POS & m-POS machines.
Propose transparency in political party funding.
Maximum cash donation receivable by political party from one source at Rs 2,000.
Propose to amend RBI Act for issue of electoral bonds for political funding.
Political parties will need to file income tax returns.
Peg fiscal deficit for 2017-18 at 3.2%, in-line with market expectations.
Govt targetting Rs 2,500 cr digital transactions across platforms like UPI
FY18 revenue deficit pegged at 1.9% of GDP.
Govt to take steps to promote digital payments at petrol pumps, hospitals.
Budget 2017: FM pegs fiscal deficit target at 3.2% of GDP for next fiscal yr
Focus on solar continues as 7000 stations to be solar powered
India largely a tax non-compliant society.
No of people showing income above Rs 50lk annually is only 1.72 lk people.
Resolution of financial firms amendments to help banking sector
Budget 2017: Arun Jaitley lines up Rs 91,000 crore for roads and highways
New Metro Rail Policy to be announced; will open up new job possibilities, says FM
Post demonetisation deposits above Rs 80 lakh in Rs 1.48 lakh accounts, says FM
Net tax revenue growth at 17% for last 2 years, says FM
Budget 2017: FM pegs fiscal deficit target at 3.2% of GDP for next fiscal yr
Thrust of tax proposals will be to stimulate growth, says FM
Service charges withdrawal on e-Ticket to boost govt's digitisation endeavour
Budget 2017: Railways gets Rs 1.3 lakh cr outlay; IRCTC service charge waived
Govt to take steps to promote digital payments at petrol pumps, hospitals
Amend Negotiable Instruments Act to protect payees of dishonoured cheques.
Budget 2017: Focus on welfare, infra with fiscal prudence.
Propose to create an integrated oil major.
Govt targetting Rs 2,500 cr digital transactions across platforms like UPI
Web-based pension distribution system for defence to be established.
Considering new law to confiscate assets of economic offenders.
To rationalise number of tribunals.
New Metro Rail Policy to be announced; will open up new job possibilities
Allocation of capital expenditure up 25% YoY
Total resources to be transferred to states & UTs estimated at Rs 4.11 Lk Cr.
Govt to set-up new crude oil reserves.
Defence expenditure excluding pension at Rs 2.74 lakh cr, says FM
Transport sector allocated Rs 2.41 lakh cr.Govt to take steps to promote digital payments at petrol pumps, hospitals
Amend Negotiable Instruments Act to protect payees of dishonoured cheques.
Budget 2017: Focus on welfare, infra with fiscal prudence.
Propose to create an integrated oil major.
Govt targetting Rs 2,500 cr digital transactions across platforms like UPI
Web-based pension distribution system for defence to be established.
Considering new law to confiscate assets of economic offenders.
To rationalise number of tribunals.
New Metro Rail Policy to be announced; will open up new job possibilities
Allocation of capital expenditure up 25% YoY
Total resources to be transferred to states & UTs estimated at Rs 4.11 Lk Cr.
Govt to set-up new crude oil reserves.
Defence expenditure excluding pension at Rs 2.74 lakh cr, says FM
Transport sector allocated Rs 2.41 lakh cr.
FRBM Review Committee recommends debt to GDP ratio of 60% by 2023.
Defence expenditure excluding pension at Rs 2.74 lakh cr
Govt proposes to create integrated PSU oil major
FRBM panel recommended fiscal deficit at 3% for next 3 years.
Increased allocation for infrastructure
Govt allocated Rs 3.96 lakh cr for infrastructure, announces a new trade infrastructure export scheme.
Peg fiscal deficit for 2017-18 at 3.2%.
Govt allocated Rs 3.96 lakh cr for infrastructure, announces a new trade infrastructure export scheme.
Net borrowing limited to Rs 3.48 lk cr.
Tax-to-GDP ratio very low in India.
Rev deficit at 2.1%.
Govt raises allocation for MNREGA from Rs 38500 cr in FY17 to Rs 48000 cr in FY18.
FRBM Review Committee recommends debt to GDP ratio of 60% by 2023.
Defence expenditure excluding pension at Rs 2.74 lakh cr
Govt proposes to create integrated PSU oil major
FRBM panel recommended fiscal deficit at 3% for next 3 years.
Increased allocation for infrastructure
Govt allocated Rs 3.96 lakh cr for infrastructure, announces a new trade infrastructure export scheme.
Peg fiscal deficit for 2017-18 at 3.2%.
Govt allocated Rs 3.96 lakh cr for infrastructure, announces a new trade infrastructure export scheme.
Net borrowing limited to Rs 3.48 lk cr.
Tax-to-GDP ratio very low in India.
Rev deficit at 2.1%.
Govt raises allocation for MNREGA from Rs 38500 cr in FY17 to Rs 48000 cr in FY18.
Govt doubles lending target of banks to Rs 2.44 lakh cr
Double lending target of banks to Rs 2.44 lakh crore.
Double lending target of banks to Rs 2.44 lakh crore.
Propose revised mechanism for time-bound listing of PSUs.
Shift to digital platforms will benefit the common man.
AadhaarPay will be launched shortly.
Govt will launch 2 new schemes to promote BHIM App.
Targeting 2,500 crore digital transactions across platforms like UPI.
Propose aim of Rs 2.44 lakh cr under Mudra scheme, says FM
To take steps to promote digital payments at petrol pumps & hospitals.
Panel on digital payment recommended reform in digital pay systems.
Union Budget 2017-18: J Kumar Infra up 5% on 25 stations redevelopment plan
Propose to create a payment regulatory board at RBI.
Govt to take steps to promote digital payments at petrol pumps, hospitals.
Amend Negotiable Instruments Act to protect payees of dishonoured cheques.
National highway allocation at Rs 64,000 cr
Govt to set up 100 India-International skill centres.
New FDI policy under consideration.
Govt hiked allocation for women skill development to Rs 1.84 lakh cr in FY18.
Govt proposes to finish 1 cr houses by 2019 for those living in kachcha houses.
Govt proposes to finish 1 cr houses by 2019 for those living in kachcha houses.
FIPB to be abolished, roadmap in the next few months, says FM
Allocated Rs 3.96 lakh crore For infrastructure, says FM
Announce a new trade infrastructure export scheme, says FM
Expert panel to help integrate spot & derivative commodity market
Atleast 25 stations re-development contracts will be awarded in 2017-18
Listing of CPSE will increase accountability
Govt allocated Rs 3.96 lakh cr for infrastructure, announces a new trade infrastructure export scheme
Propose to create integrated PSU oil major.
Govt proposes to create integrated PSU oil major.
Govt to take up second phase of solar power development for additional 20,000 MW.
Rs 10,000 cr allocated for recapitalisation of PSU banks.
IRCTC, IRCON & IRFC to be listed on stock exchanges.
Re-financing of housing loans to give impetus to real estate sector.
Govt allocated Rs 10,000 cr for recapitalisation of PSU banks.
Will continue use of ETFs for divestment.
Govt to set-up new crude oil reserves
Propose to feed 7000 solar railway station in medium term.
New rules for pricing medical devices should benefit common man
Service charges on e-tickets booked via IRCTC to be withdrawn, says FM
National Highway allocation at Rs 64,000 crore.
National highway allocation at Rs 64,000 cr
Cash less reservation have improved to 68% from 58%.
AAI Act to be amended to enable monetisation of land.
New rules for pricing medical devices should benefit common man
2000 km of coastal roads have been identified for development.
Bharat Net allocation at Rs 10,000 crore.
Transport sector allocated Rs 2.41 lakh cr
Set-up new crude oil reserves.
To take up second phase of solar power development for additional 20,000 mw
Recent spectrum auctions have removed spectrum scarcity, says FM
Govt to take up second phase of solar power development for additional 20,000 MW
Under Bharat Net, Optic fibre cable has been laid out In 1,55,000 km, says FM
Proposals for electronics manufacturing received in last 2 yrs for Rs 1.26 lakh crore, says FM
Pilot project for Aadhar cards containing health details for senior citizens.
Union Budget 2017-18: Prabhat Dairy up 5%, govt to set up dairy processing fund
Govt to create innovation fund for secondary education
Highlights: India unveils Budget for recovery after cash crunch
Govt to achieve 100% rural electrification by May 1, 2018
Govt raises allocation for MNREGA from Rs 38500 cr in FY17 to Rs 48000 cr in FY18
Rail Sanraksha Fund will be created with corpus of 1lac crore for rail safety, says FM
Govt to set up dairy processing fund
Rail Sanraksha Fund will be created with corpus of 1lac crore for rail safety, says FM
Govt raises allocation for MNREGA from Rs 38500 cr in FY17 to Rs 48000 cr in FY18
Long-term irrigation fund set up in NABARD, additional corpus Rs 20,000 cr
Centre to fund 55k cr out of 1.31 lk cr railway infra budget, says FM
Govt will take steps to make sure farmers get better prices for harvest
Govt committed to double farmer income in five years
Govt proposes to finish 1 cr houses by 2019 for those living in kachcha houses
Unmanned level crossing in railways will be eliminated by 2020, says FM
Railways to implement end-to-end solutions for some commodities, says FM
Govt to set up 100 India-International skill centres
New rules regarding medical devices will be formulated; will attract investment in sector, will reduce cost of the devices
Will encourage reputed hospitals to start courses
1.5 lakh health sub-centres to be transformed to health wellness centres
Propose to amend drug rules to ensure drugs available at reasonable prices
Govt committed to take structural reform in medical education, practice
Will take legislative reforms to simplify labour laws in India
Govt committed to ensuring conducive labour environment
Allocation to scheduled castes upped to Rs 52,393 crore.
Outcome-based monetary measures to SC, ST by NITI Aayog
Affordable housing to be given infra status, says FM
5 special tourism zones to be set up in partnership with states, says FM
Budget 2017: MGNREGS gets a boost with highest-ever outlay of Rs 48,000 cr
Propose to set up national testing agency for entrance exam for higher education, says FM
Govt to undertake reforms in UGC to improve higher education
Will set up 100 India-international skill centres, says FM
Mahila Shakti Kendra will be set up at village level; allocation Rs 500 crore, says FM
Govt to set up 100 India-International skill centres
Mahila Shakti Kendras will aim for Woman Empowerment, says FM
Have hiked allocation for women skill development to Rs 1.84 lakh crore in FY18, says FM
Bank lending rates for housing loans coming down in wake of demonetisation, says FM
19000 cr allotted for PM Rural road plan in FY18, says FM
On our way to achieve 100% Village electrification by 1st May 2018, says FM
Govt to set up dairy processing fund
Rs 4,800 crore allocated under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, says FM
Govt to achieve 100% rural electrification by May 1, 2018
Pace Of Construction Of Roads Has Increased To Rs 133 Km/Day In 2017
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana construction at 133 km per day now vs 73 km per day earlier, says FM
Increased allocation to Rs 23,000 crore for PM Awas Yojan, says FM
Propose to finish 1 crore houses by 2019 for those living in kachcha houses, says FM
To up crop insurance coverage to 50% in FY19, says FM
Pace of construction of roads has increased to Rs 133 km/day in 2017, says FM
Rs 4,800 crore allocated under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, says FM
Govt to achieve 100% rural electrification by May 1, 2018
Innovation fund for secondary education to be created, says FM
Total allocation for rural sector up by 24% AT 1,83000 cr, says FM
Allocation for rural, agri & allied ind at Rs 1.87 lakh crore, up 24% YoY, says FM
Govt to create innovation fund for secondary education
19000 cr allotted for PM Rural road plan in FY18, says FM
Dairy Processing Infra Fund Will Be Created W/Corpus Of Rs 8,000 Cr In 3 Yrs
Total allocation for rural sector up by 24% AT 1,83000 cr, says FM
Long-term irrigation fund set up in NABARD, additional corpus Rs 20,000 cr
MNREGA target at 48000 cr in FY18, says FM
Participation of women in MNREGA has increased to 55% from 48% in the past, says FM
Will bring 1 crore households out of poverty by 2019, says FM
5000 cr worth dedicated micro irrigation fund to be set up by NABARD, says FM
Sowing farmers should feel secure against natural calamities, says FM
Long-term irrigation fund set up in NABARD, additional corpus Rs 20,000 Cr
Will support NABARD to digitise 63,000 primary agri co-ops, says FM
5000 cr worth dedicated micro irrigation fund to be set up by NABARD, says FM
Will take steps to make sure farmers get better prices for harvest, says FM
Sowing farmers should feel secure against natural calamities, says FM
To up crop insurance coverage to 50% in FY19, says FM
Will ensure flow of adequate credit to under privileged areas, says FM
Govt committed to double farmer income in five years
Issuance of soil health cards has gathered momentum, says FM
Agenda of Budget 2017-18 is transform, energize & tech India
Farmers will benefit from 60-day interest waiver announced by PM, says FM
Agriculture expected to grow at 4.1% in the current year, says FM
Committed to double farmer income in five years, says FM
Propose to present Budget under 10 district themes, says FM
Agenda is to transform, energise & clean India, says FM
Railways will be the centre stage of government's fiscal policies, says FM
Have done away with planned & non-planned allocation, says FM
Merger of Rail & General Budget is a historic step, says FM
Live Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty flat; Current a/c deficit falls to 0.3% in H1FY17
Budget has been advanced to enable parliament to avoid vote on account, says FM
Overall approach has been to spend more with fiscal prudence, FM
Looking to spend more on rural infrastructure and social spending, says FM
We are at an important point of growth & development, says FM
Demonetisation seeks to make our GDP cleaner and bigger, says FM
Drop in eco activity during remonetisation transient, says FM
Impact of demonetisation not expected to spill over to next year, says FM
Pace of remonetisation has picked up, says FM
IMF pegs India growth at 7.2% in 2017, 7.7% in 2018, says FM
Higher growth forecast based on policies, commitment to eco reforms, says FM
Overall approach in Budget has been to spend more in rural areas, says FM
Surplus liquidity in the banking system will aid in lower cost of lending & credit growth, says FM
Finance Minister: Modi govt was elected amid huge expectation of people
Finance Minister: Spring is a season of optimism
Mission to bring transformatory shift in governance during last 2.5 years
Inflation has been controlled; have launched massive war on black money, says FM
will continue to uplift vulnerable sections of the society
World economy faces a lot of uncertainty, says FM
Focus will be on energising youth & create jobs
World economy faces a lot of uncertainty
IMF estimates world GDP will grow by 3.4% in 2017, says FM
CAD declined to 0.3% of GDP in H1 2016-17
India has considerably improved its policies w.r.t trade & commerce, says FM
Forex Reserves offer a comfortable cover for 12 months of imports, says FM
India seen as an engine of global growth
Demonetisation a bold & decisive measure, says FM
Passing of const amendment of GST, demonetisation tectonic policy shifts

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