Budget 2020 puts money where assets need to be created: FM

New Delhi: Addressing the FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting, in her first interaction with the industry after presenting Budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "We are putting the money where assets need to be created."

While admitting that the situation in the current times may need pump-priming the economy, the Finance Minister said, "Yes, we are willing to do that, but we are not willing to splurge money, we have decided to invest money, only in asset creation, especially to create connectivity."

"We are showing where the money raised will go so that you can plan your investment," said Sitharaman.

'Budget 2020 places emphasis on trust-based tax system'

The Finance Minister said that the core idea in this budget has been to discuss the steps required and think through them and the government has carried the agenda which came up during discussions not only in Delhi but throughout the country further, and then fine-tuned them.

She stressed that emphasis has been on creating a trust-based tax system.

The Finance Minister said, "We trust the assessee, we mean that we trust the taxpayers and tax officers have to be a lot more objective with the help of technology."

'Taxpayers Charter' is a well-researched charter: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that the 'Taxpayers Charter' is a well-researched charter brought for this purpose, adding that the details of which will tell you what you need as a fallback mechanism.

On the resources to be generated through Budget for asset creation, the Finance Minister said that the government's disinvestment target is an intent to create greater infrastructure. She said that everywhere the attempt has been to ensure that the steps are completely thought through and are fiscally prudent.

'Announcements related to bond market significant'

The Finance Minister said that the announcements related to the bond market are very significant. "Various announcements about deepening and strengthening the bond market are exceptional to this budget," said Sitharaman.

Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI said, "This has been the Budget to truly empower India, Industry and the Individuals.
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We feel that steering the economy to greater heights is a shared responsibility. We see the green shoots and we need to nurture these." FICCI President also urged the Finance Minister to include healthcare in infrastructure.

FICCI Immediate Past President Sandip Somany delivered the vote of thanks at the session.