Outlook-CNBC TV 18 Pre-Budget Poll

Most CEOs do not expect too much out of Budget '06. They're confident that the FM will announce a few big-ticket reforms, but think this year's thrust will be on agriculture, infrastructure and welfare schemes.

Updated on: 7 February 2024 6:09 pm

Budget 2006
Outlook-CNBC TV 18 Pre-Budget Poll
Most CEOs do not expect too much out of Budget '06. They're confident that the FM will announce a few big-ticket reforms, but think this year's thurst will be on agriculture, infrastructure and welfare schemes.

CEO Poll

Do you expect big-ticket reforms in the budget?

Yes44No48DK/CS8


Do you expect the FM to abolish the cash withdrawal tax?
Yes		50
No		46
DK/CS		4

Do you expect a hike in the service tax rate?
Yes		22
No		76
DK/CS		2


Do you expect the FM to announce a scheme to unearth black money?
Yes		76
No		22
DK/CS		2

Do you expect an across the board cut in customs?
Yes		56
No		37
DK/CS		7

Do you expect the budget to focus on agriculture?
Yes		86
No		13
DK/CS		1

Do you expect the finance minister to abolish the FBT and raise corporate tax rate?
Yes		36
No		60
DK/CS		4

Do you expect the FM to hike the Securities Transaction tax?
Yes		44
No		51
DK/CS		5

Will the FM increase the outlay for infrastructure projects?
Yes		86
No		12
DK/CS		2


Comman Mans Poll

Do you care about the budget?YesNoDK/CSAll India82171Delhi88120Mumbai84151Pune43498

Do you postpone household purchases because of the budget?All India44551Delhi69310Mumbai46531Bangalore17830

Do you expect a hike in cooking gas prices?All India73243Delhi74260Mumbai47512Bangalore84115

Do you expect the budget to leave you with less money to spend?All India50473Delhi36640Mumbai58420Ahmedabad83125


Do you expect a hike in petrol and diesel prices?
All India	71	27	2
Delhi	81	19	0
Mumbai	47	52	1
Ahmedabad	39	59	2

Do you expect cars to become cheaper?
All India	59	34	7
Delhi	49	51	0
Mumbai	64	32	4
Bangalore	46	48	6

Do you want the FM to allow FDI retailing?
All India	48	38	14
Delhi	72	28	0
Mumbai	49	49	2
Lucknow	57	34	9

Do you expect a higher rate of income tax?
All India	46	48	6
Delhi	79	21	0
Mumbai	31	69	0
Bangalore	55	40	5

Do you see the budget ignoring the common man and favouring the industry?
All India	71	25	4
Delhi	85	15	0
Mumbai	80	19	1
Patna	90	10	0