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Budget 2021: What industry wants
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Last Updated: Jan 26, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
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India Inc wants a strong stimulus dose for the pandemic-hit economy in the upcoming budget to help it rebound from the Covid disruption
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Comprehensive relief package for aviation sector
India Inc wants a strong stimulus dose for the pandemic-hit economy in the upcoming budget to help it rebound from the Covid disruption. ET looks at the wish list of some key sectors:
Higher 25% depreciation rate for passenger vehicles & 2-wheelers
Reinstatement of investment allowance for component makers
Include EV industry in the priority sector lending category
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