PM Modi, whose govt has set a $5 trillion economy target by 2024, asked India Inc to shun pessimism and assured them of govt support in its attempts to expand.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the statement as she moved the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha.
The government set a tax collection target of Rs 13.8 lakh crore during the interim budget in February, which was revised to Rs 13.35 lakh crore when budget was presented in July.
According to the Controller General of Accounts, tax collection until September is 2.6% lower than last year — a sign that slowdown is affecting govt revenues.
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21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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