New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A likely boost to capex, services sector growth and AI in the Union Budget, along with slightly slower than expected fiscal consolidation, will likely support FY27 earnings, further helped by increased demand for equities through buybacks, Morgan Stanley has said.The Budget balances debt-to-GDP reduction with slow fiscal consolidation and support for growth through both cyclical and structural measures.“We remain constructive on Indian equities – Overweight Financials…
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Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) The Federation of Industry and Commerce of the North Eastern Region (FINER) on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the Union Budget 2026-27, terming it a well-balanced and growth-oriented budget that addresses the needs of industry while maintaining fiscal discipline.The FINER, the key industrial body of the Northeast region, welcomed the government’s emphasis on reform over rhetoric and said the fiscal consolidation glide path has been maintained as targeted.It particula…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026–27, marking a historic moment as it is being delivered on a Sunday for the first time in independent India’s history. This will be her ninth consecutive Budget, making her the first woman finance minister to achieve this feat, and the 15th Budget of the Narendra Modi-led government. It is also the second full Budget since the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returned to power for a third stra…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.According to reports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to table the Budget on February 1, which falls on a Sunday — a rare occurrence that would require special arrangements.The Economic Survey, providing a comprehensive review of the economy, is anticipated to be laid before Parliament on January 29.Earlier this month, U…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The government will likely unveil Budget 2026 with roughly Rs 53.5 trillion worth of total expenditure, a capital expenditure growth of about 15 per cent and a fiscal deficit target of 4.2 per cent, a report projected on Thursday.The report from investment management firm OmniScience Capital said that tax revenues are projected to grow about 10 per cent year‑on‑year in FY27 on a nominal GDP growth assumption of around 9 per cent.Non‑tax receipts are also expected t…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The wave of reforms are likely to feature prominently in the Union Budget 2026-27, an HSBC report said on Tuesday, adding that given a slew of announcements in recent months, the government is in a mood for further reforms.The central government budget will be presented on February 1, followed closely by the RBI policy meeting on February 6.“We believe the government will focus on two pillars during such time – restraint and reforms,” the report mentioned.The repor…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The central government’s fiscal deficit is expected to be set at 4.2 per cent of GDP for FY27 in the upcoming Union Budget (against the target of 4.4 per cent in FY26) — corresponding to moderation in debt to 55.1 per cent of GDP, a Morgan Stanley report said on Friday.The pace of consolidation will be consistent with central government debt reduction to 55.1 per cent of GDP from 56.1 per cent in FY26.“A pickup in nominal growth will help to lift tax buoyancy and imp…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India appears to be in a Goldilocks phase of high growth and low inflation, a report said on Tuesday, with economists urging a shift towards a near‑neutral policy.The report from HSBC Global Investment Research said that a near‑neutral policy, combining fiscal restraint with continued monetary ease, would best support markets and the broader economy in 2026.”A combination of tight fiscal and easy monetary policy which creates a better economic balance should be posit…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s equity markets could provide robust returns in near future due to impressive valuations, trailing performance, macro stability and the growth cycle, a report said on Wednesday.The report from MS Research predicted a 13 per cent upside for BSE Sensex to touch 95,000 by December 2026 citing a 50 per cent probability.The firm assumed continued fiscal consolidation, higher private investment and a positive gap between real growth and real rates to provide this base …
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s tax collections could surge in FY27, with gross tax buoyancy rising to 1.1 from a projected 0.64 in FY26, a report said on Wednesday.The report from HDFC Bank said that nominal GDP growth is expected at about 10.1 per cent in FY27 after an estimated 8.5 per cent in FY26. It said that capital expenditure is expected to grow by 10.5 per cent to about Rs 11.5–12 lakh crore while revenue expenditure may rise 9.5 per cent to Rs 41.9 lakh crore.The government’s fiscal…