https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=3246 Emphasises the imperative of fiscal consolidation to restore growth, citing high fiscal and current account deficits, oil import dependence and subsidy burdens; defends the 2009 stimulus. Advocates structural tax reforms-Direct Tax Code and GST-to boost revenue buoyancy and compliance, and announces targeted Customs and Central Excise concessions and operational measures for jute bags and foodgrain storage. Commits to publish a White Paper on black money with prosecutorial disclosures and rejects treating India as a tax haven. en-us Wed, 09 May 2012 15:49:00 +0530 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:49:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=3246 Emphasises the imperative of fiscal consolidation to restore growth, citing high fiscal and current account deficits, oil import dependence and subsidy burdens; defends the 2009 stimulus. Advocates structural tax reforms-Direct Tax Code and GST-to boost revenue buoyancy and compliance, and announces targeted Customs and Central Excise concessions and operational measures for jute bags and foodgrain storage. Commits to publish a White Paper on black money with prosecutorial disclosures and rejects treating India as a tax haven. News - Wed, 09 May 2012 15:49:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=3246