Spending is also being supported by a strong job market and the impact of income tax cuts ... economist at CE. Retail sales data are only a good guide to private goods consumption, and the ABS's ...

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Consumption is crucial for the economy amid uncertain exports and low corporate investments. The finance minister introduced significant income-tax cuts while maintaining fiscal consolidation.

The tax relief offered isn’t just aimed at pleasing the middle-class. The underlying idea is to lift consumption. With a brighter outlook on retail sales trends, perhaps businesses would be ...

Tax reduction would increase disposable income and boost consumption in discretionary ... With increased SSSG (same store sales growth) we expect an impetus to earnings for the value fashion ...

We welcome the Union Budget 2025-26 for its strong push for MSME growth, digital commerce, and boosting consumption for mass ... the paradigm shift in income tax, which will allow many more ...

Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, a fintech platform, which also runs an online shopping portal, also anticipates a spur in consumption. “New income tax limits could cause a big jump in Gen Z ...

Hong Kong stocks traded lower after data showed the city’s retail sales declined by the most on record as months of protests took... Hong Kong July retail sales fall for 17th straight month By ...

New Delhi: The government of India’s decision to remove personal income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will boost consumption. Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh ...

Retail Budget 2025 Expectations LIVE: Retail industry players are expecting tax incentives, rural market support, GST rationalization, and digital infrastructure investments in Modi 3.0 Budget to ...

Investors are preparing for a flood of retail cash to hit the gilt market after the redemption of a UK bond that has become popular among wealthy Brits looking to lower their tax bill. The £36 ...

FMCG companies anticipate a boost in consumption growth due to tax reliefs and increased rural ... automobiles, and retail. The middle class and salaried professionals will have more disposable ...