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1. Budget 2020: 5 points to watch out for The Union Budget 2020 is expected to be announced on 1 February 2020. This is the first budget of the Modi Government’s second term and the expectations from it are high. Here are 5 points to watch out for in the budget: • Tax Reforms: The government may announce tax reforms this budget in the form of tax deductions and exemptions for individuals and businesses. • Infrastructure Spending: As per the budget estimates, the government is expected to increase its spending on infrastructure projects such as roads, railways and ports. • Health Care: The government is expected to increase its spending on health care to improve the quality of health care in India. • Education: The government is likely to announce new initiatives and increase its spending in the education sector with a focus on improving the quality of primary and secondary education. • Budget Deficit: The government is expected to announce measures to reduce the budget deficit and ensure fiscal discipline in the country.
By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter The National Government’s (NG) budget balance swung to a surplus in January as revenue growth outpaced state spending. The Philippines’ budget recorded a surplus of P45.75 billion, a turnaround from the P23.38 billion deficit a year earlier, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported on Friday. The last […]