While deferral of POEM rules and exemption of REITs from DDT bodes well for the sector, there is still no clarity on issues like capital gains for AIFs
The government is banking on Central Public Sector Enterprises to rake in the moolah into the government's depleted coffers
Arun Jaitley announced several measures to provide stimuli to the sector
The budget is a bit conservative but sensible; the FM has taken the road that minimises risks for the economy but still has made strong bets on chosen sectors
The current budget, much like the Indian economy, has exploited its potential only in parts
The FM assures that the development agenda won't be compromised
Cars to get costlier, many benefits announced for health care
The BJP-led government pushes to curb domestic black money
Taxes on raw materials have been lowered and duties on some imported goods hiked to make local manufacturing competitive
Experts call it the most forward-thinking budget for the sector
Infrastructure cess will weigh on an industry already reeling from slow growth