Tag: Tax

The government may need to reconsider the tax incentives offered to units in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat due to the impact of Pillar Two of the Base Erosion Profit Sharing framework, according to a Deloitte report. Pillar Two aims to ensure that large multinational companies pay a minimum effective rate of tax of 15% on profits in all countries. Units in IFSC may not have enough employees and assets to avail of the benefits, so they will need to evaluate the overall tax impact in India after the implementation of Pillar Two rules.

Swaminathan Aiyar critiques the BJP manifesto for lacking major structural reforms in critical areas like education and employment. Modi\’s focus on continuity and scaling up existing programmes is highlighted, with no significant tax cuts expected. Aiyar sayse the BJP is so confident that it does not think it has to compete in freebies. This is a very positive thing from the point of view of investors.