The Budget proposals regarding infrastructure improvement and lowering corporate tax rate would help the country become a $5 trillion economy in the coming years, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) — India said on Saturday.
ICC — India President Vikramjit Singh Sahney said that the proposals with regard to easing foreign direct investment norms in certain sectors would help attract more overseas inflows. The Government in the Budget has proposed relaxation in the FDI norms for sectors such as aviation, insurance, animation media and single-brand retail.
The Modi 2.0 Government’s maiden Budget Friday hiked petrol and diesel prices, raised import duty on dozens of items and increased tax on the super-rich as it sought to spur growth through higher spending and sops for startups, housing and corporates.