October 02, 2024

Demystifying Key Complexities of the India Budget 2024-25

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The Indian finance minister presented Budget 2024-25 (the “Budget”) earlier this year. During the last financial year, the Indian economy reported growth rate in G.D.P. of 8.2%. Surpassing the United Kingdom, India has sprinted to the position of the fifth largest economy in the world. Budget 2024-25 has been crafted to continue the economic growth of the county. To that end, the budget includes the following provisions regarding direct taxation: (A) Favorable changes in the holding period and tax rates for long-term capital gains, (B) Limitations on the availability to index costs when computing capital gains that in many instances are taxed at lower rates, (C) Parity in rates for residents and nonresidents, (D) Abolition of the Angel Tax, (E) New tax rules for the taxation of a corporate buyback of shares, and (F) The repeal of Equalization Levy 2.0 on e-commerce transactions. Jairaj Purandare, the Founder & Chairman of JMP Advisors Pvt Ltd, Shibani Bakshi, an Associate Director of the firm, and Siddhita Desai, an Associate with the firm, explain the new provisions.

September 30, 2019

India Budget 2019-20

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The first budget of the Modi 2.0 government was announced during the summer with a goal of bringing India to a growth trajectory. To that end, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, was introduced on September 20, 2019, to incorporate the proposed changes into law. Included are incentives for International Financial Services Centres, tax relief for start-ups, a boost for electric vehicles, and faceless tax examinations intended to ensure that tax examinations are carried out in a uniform way. Although anticipated by some, an inheritance tax was not introduced. Jairaj Purandare, the Founder and Chairman of JMP Advisors Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, explains the new provisions.

April 01, 2018

India Budget 2018-19

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The Indian government announced its plans for the 2018–2019 budget year. It is the last full budget before the 2019 Parliamentary elections and the first budget following the implementation of the landmark national G.S.T. regime. Tax is reduced to 25% for domestic companies generating income of approximately $40 million or less. The definition of the term “business connection,” the equivalent of a P.E. under domestic law, is broadened to cover agents having and habitually concluding contracts and circumstances where a nonresident has a significant economic presence. A 10% tax is imposed on certain stock market gains. Incentives are given to international financial services companies in the form tax exemptions for certain gains. These and other provisions are explored by Jairaj Purandare of JPM Advisors Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India.

March 27, 2017

India Budget 2017-18

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Provisions in Budget 2017-18 announced by the Finance Minister that relate to infrastructure, the financial sector, accountability, prudent fiscal management, and tax administration reflect a view that times are changing in India. The government appears to remain steadfast in its efforts to bring the Indian tax and regulatory environment up to global standards. Jairaj Purandare of JPM Advisors Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, explains the focus of the budget

March 31, 2016

India Budget 2016-17

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On February 29, 2016, the Indian Finance Minister presented Budget 2016-17 and Finance Bill, 2016 to the Indian Parliament. Significant amendments to the tax law reflecting several B.E.P.S. recommendations and key economic policy proposals were announced. Jairaj Purandare, the Founder and Chairman of JPM Advisors Pvt. Ltd. explains the winners and losers.

March 15, 2015

India Announces Ambitious Budget for 2015-16

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The Indian Finance Minister presented the Budget for 2015-16 and the Finance Bill, 2015 in Parliament on February 28, 2015. The budget statement is indicative that the Indian Government is making a sincere attempt to establish a non-adversarial, stable, certain, and simplified tax regime, conducive to encouraging investment, including foreign investment. Guest contributor Jairaj Purandare of JPM Avisors Pvt Ltd, in Mumbai, India, provides a comprehensive assessment of the provisions, including policy announcements and proposed amendments to the tax law.