Sectors | What they are seeking | Will it happen? | ||
Aviation | State govts to reduce VAT and sales tax on ATF; lower parking, navigation and landing costs | Unclear. Reduction in state taxes up to the state govts. So far no signs of reduction in allied costs. | ||
Banking, MFs, NBFCs | Ease liquidity; reasonable rates of funding for mutual funds and NBFCs | Some measures in place. No response yet to demand for credit at accessible rates. | ||
Real estate builders | Cheaper and easier credit along with greater govt spend on infrastructure projects | Some talk on relaxing lending norms for housing projects/loans, push for infrastructure likely | ||
Micro, small, medium firms | Govt help for cheaper and better credit facilities, moratorium on loan repayments for one year | More funds for SIDBI to ease credit crunch; high rates and perceived risks remain a deterrent | ||
Textiles, leather, steel, electronics, auto, cement | Corrections in duty structures and incentives to protect domestic units and boost exports | Some relief in the offing to offset global and domestic slowdown impact |