Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present an interim budget on February 1, which will be a vote on account which, by definition, cannot bring significant policy changes. This has not stopped either industry, businessmen or taxpayers from drawing up their wishlists or recommendations.
A common thread among the suggestions is that digital public infrastructure appears to be seen as something that provides the mmum `bang for the buck'.
- Look for announcements benefiting salar classes and rural populations in the lead-up to the upcoming general election.
- Advocate for reconsideration of the removal of LTCG or STT to support the equity culture.
Sunil Nyati, Managing Director, Swastika Investmart. Read more: