Thursday, February 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Highlights


The below given are key highlights of Union Budget 2013-2014 

Rs 14,000 crore capital infusion a positive for PSBs

Inflation indexed bonds to help increase penetration of debt markets

Hike in JNNURM allocation to benefit bus manufacturers

Hike in excise duty on phones above Rs 2000 a negative for telecom companies

Hike in import duty on STB to increase subscriber acquisition cost for MSO / DTH

PPP with Coal India Ltd. - a positive over long term

Focus on roads & housing positive for cement sector

Hike in JNNURM allocation to benefit bus manufacturers

MFs to have greater access to long term investors with ETFs & Debt MFs allowed as investments for PFs

Hike in incentive for housing loans below 25 lakhs - a positive for real estate and HFCs

MFs to have greater access to long term investors with ETFs & Debt MFs allowed as investments for PFs

Debt trading on stock exchanges to improve transparency and penetration of debt markets

Dewan Housing to benefit from additional deduction on interest towards first home loan

Low cost funding through IREDA a positive for renewable energy space

PMGSY II to be carved out - rural roads implementation to gather momentum

TUFS of Rs 1,50,000 crores in 12th plan - a positive for textile investment

Wind energy generation based incentive of Rs 800 crores is a positive for Renewable Energy sector


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