Akshit Bansal, Founder & CEO of Statiq said, “As a leading EV-charging network in the country, the government should re-examine its tax and tariff policies on not only EVs but also related component requirements for the e-mobility ecosystem."

Re-examine Taxes, Says EV Industry 

The financial technology (fintech) industry is hoping to get further push from the budget 2023 in order to move ahead and increase the network of digital payments.

Fintech Industry Hopes For Further Push

According to Kantar ITOPS 2022 study, the pandemic had hit the MSME businesses hard, but the segment has bounced back and is currently extremely positive about the business and Indian economy despite worry of tough global economic scenario.

MSMEs Positive About Indian Economy

Economic Survey has pegged FY23 Real GDP growth At 7%. Domestic demand, capital expenditure pick-up to aid growth

FY23 Real GDP Pegged at 7%

India’s recovery from pandemic was relatively quick; growth to be supported by domestic demand, pick up in capital investment, says Economic Survey 2022-23.

'India's Recovery From Pandemic Relatively Quick'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Economic Survey 2022-23, the report card of India’s economy, in Parliament. According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, India’s real GDP growth for the next financial year FY24 is pegged at 6-6.8 per cent.

FY24 GDP Growth Seen At 6-6.8%

More than half the households expect a decline in their income the current financial year, as compared to the previous fiscal. Most are looking for a respite in the coming budget as they stare at uncertainty when it comes to their earnings and savings, as per a survey.

60% Households Expecting Decline in Income, Looking for Relief

In India, therapy sessions cost anywhere between Rs 1,000-4,500 on an average depending upon where one lives. Those who are recommended by their psychiatrist to seek therapy are sceptical because of the high cost. Dr Neerja Birla, founder and chairperson, Mpower and Aditya Birla Education Trust, says, the cost is the tip of the iceberg. “Mental-health issues do not go away with one or two sessions. At Rs 1,000-1,500 per session, an average person cannot afford 10-20 sessions that are required to put him or her firmly on the path of recovery.”

FM Should Consider Mental Health Insurance, Say Experts

The traditional 'Halwa ceremony' was on Thursday (January 26) held in the North Block, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for the Union Budget 2023-24. The ceremony was held in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad.

Halwa Ceremony Held To Mark Final Stage of Budget Preparation Process

Ahead of Budget 2023, the economic survey will also be tabled on Tuesday, January 31. The Economic Survey of India broadly covers the state of the Indian economy, fiscal developments and monetary management, and external sectors.

Economic Survey 2023 to be Presented on January 31

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2023 team consists of TV Somanathan, Ajay Seth, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sanjay Malhotra, Vivek Joshi and V Anantha Nageswaran. 

TV Somanathan, Ajay Seth Part of FM's Squad Preparing Budget Document

Union Budget 2023-24, which will be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will be delivered in paperless form, like the previous two Budgets, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The Budget 2023 documents will be available on mobile apps.

Budget to be Available in Paperless Form on Union Budget App

The Union Budget 2023 will be presented on February 1, 2023. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. This will be her fifth Budget Speech.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Union Budget 2023 on Wednesday, February 1 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman will present Union Budget 2023 on February 1. The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 31 with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall of Parliament. FM Sithraman also presented Economic Survey 2022-23 on January 31. The Survey has pegged India's FY24 GDP at 6-6.8% ahead of Budget.
Ahead of the national elections in 2024, the last full budget of the government is likely to boost welfare spending with a focus on rural and infra capex, according to a report by Swiss brokerage UBS.

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India lost the three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-1 after the third game was called off due to rain here on Wednesday. Sent in to bat, India were all out for 219 in 47.3 overs with Washington Sundar (51) and Shreyas Iyer (49) doing the bulk of the scoring.

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[caption id="attachment_6504943" align="alignnone" width="512"] New Zealand's Devon Conway (L) and Finn Allen touch bats during the third and final one-day international cricket match between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on November 30, 2022.

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India lost the three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-1 after the third game was called off due to rain here on Wednesday. Sent in to bat, India were all out for 219 in 47.3 overs with Washington Sundar (51) and Shreyas Iyer (49) doing the bulk of the scoring.

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