BUDGET-2024

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Union Budget 2024: Major tax revisions set to boost gaming and esports sector

The rollback of the Angel tax is being considered to be a major boost for Indian gaming and esports entrepreneurs, leading to more opportunities as well as higher engagement with the youth.

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Union Budget 2024: Government to spend Rs 1089 crore for information and publicity

According to the budget expenditure report for 2024-2025, the government has allocated Rs 36.93 crore for Art and Culture and Rs 2,959.94 crore for Broadcasting. Furthermore, the government has allocated Rs 23 crore to the National Film Development Corporation.

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Finance Minister abolishes angel tax to boost startup investments

Last year, a change in the angel tax provision introduced in the Union Budget raised concerns about startup investments in the country by foreign investors.

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Budget expectation 2024: Tourism industry demands 'reduction in income tax levels, simplifying visa process'

Budget 2024: According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTC), the industry will be contributing around Rs 21.15 trillion to India’s GDP in 2024

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Budget 2024: Experts push for job creation by allocating funds for education, upskilling, PPP model

Budget 2024 should include policies that will drive innovation and attract foreign investments as such measures will result in job creation in emerging sectors like green collar jobs, IoT-enabled manufacturing, an expert said

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Indian Industry wishlist for Budget 2024: Tax relief, EV push & skill upgradation

Industry leaders are awaiting measures that will empower their respective sectors and propel the nation towards its $5 trillion dollar ambition.

Digital

Budget 2024: Focus should be on '100% FDI in multi-brand retail trade,' Deloitte India says

Budget 2024: Government should consider allowing 100% FDI in multi-brand retail trade, at least for goods that get manufactured in the country, Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Consumer Products and Retail Segment Leader at Deloitte India said

Gaming

Indian gaming industry awaits tax exemptions, SEZ in upcoming budget

Recently, a consortium of 70 Indian gaming companies wrote to the PMO and I&B Ministry suggesting a reduction of GST on video games to a 12 percent bracket to promote sustainability and better cash flow for game companies, as well as exemptions on import/customs duties, IGST, and any cess for proprietary hardware development kits used for testing and developing video games.

Digital

Budget 2024: Boost AI tech in taxation, PPP model, building trust, say experts

The Centre and the state have already implemented policies focusing on AI such as the Bhasini program, and YuvAI for skilling youth

Brand Makers

When I say something, I mean it because I feel it: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Catch the entire exclusive conversation between Network18's MD and editor in chief Rahul Joshi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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