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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 27 June, 2017 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved the 2016 Annual report and 2017 Work plan and budget of the African Water Facility (AWF), with particular reference to the use of an amount up to €1.925 million for the administrative budget of AWF …
Abhiraj Bhal, Co-founder, UrbanClap “Keeping the startup industry in mind, the most important thing for a government to do, is to steer clear of setting too many policies and rules as well as making doing business very straightforward and easy. Minimum governance is actually very good. Shylaja Shreedharan, Head of Finance of Timesaverz “Government is …
Huge focus on rural economy with a commitment to double the farmers’ income by 2022, betting quite high on rail and road infrastructure and yet sticking to the financial discipline by retaining the fiscal deficit targets for 2016-17 are the most important takeaways from the Union Budget 2016-17, ASSOCHAM President Mr Sunil Kanoria has said. …
Shri Arun kumar Saraf, President , MCC Chamber of Commerce & Industry feels that the Union Budget 2015-16 has focused mainly on financial inclusion, re-generation of agriculture and functional social security system for the people, especially for the poor and the under-privileged. The Budget reflects considerable scaling of public investment in infrastructure growth like roads, …
Kishor Pate, CMD – Amit Enterprises Housing Ltd. The budget has fallen short of expecations and not delivered on many of the expected counts. It has not provided any direct relief for the common man. It has not increased personal income tax deduction limits, nor has it provided any relief for home loan borrowers. However, …
“The gems and jewellery sector makes a significant contribution to the country’s overall economy. Just like there were high expectations from last year’s budget this year too, the fraternity is looking for a positive outcome from the budget. The industry concerns have already been put forth by bodies like GJEPC, GJAF & FICCI to the …
Kishor Pate, CMD – Amit Enterprises Housing Ltd. Real estate stakeholders in every Indian city are looking forward to the upcoming financial budget 2015 to see whether it will provide any relief to the sector. Developers have their own expectations, because positive announcements for real estate buyers made during the budget will help increase …
The Finance Minister has presented a pragmatic, all pervasive and forward looking budget in the face of depressing macro-economic outlook of the economy. He has sought to rejuvenate agriculture by setting up Farmer Markets, raising agricultural credit at lower interest, setting up Agri-Universities and strengthening NABARD for re-financing the support measures. The Finance Minister has …
The new government’s maiden budget claims to contain reform measures to revitalize growth and drive engines of the economy burgeoning again. Will this growth oriented budget withstand the test of time? There’s no denying it’s a common budget, yet it’s difficult to prophesize at this moment. However, couple of reforms announced is a welcome move. …
Good news: increased allocation for agriculture, watershed development — but we need effective implementation The recognition that small and marginal farmers need investment in improved land productivity and water use is a critical component of the budget. In the past five years (2007-08 to 2011-12), the country has spent some Rs 7,000 crore (against a …