How Fiscal Policies can impact your investments

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The government stewards the country’s economy with a clear mandate – to steer the economy to grow at a predictable and sustainable momentum, while keeping inflation in check.

Beyond short-term economic stabilisation, policymakers use Fiscal Policy to help improve human capital, provide a social safety net, deal with climate change, or build food security for longer-term economic resilience.

India Covid-19 Fiscal Policy Measures

To cushion the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on businesses and individuals, here are some examples of fiscal measures that the India Government has put in place.

Note: Information presented is non-exhaustive.

How Fiscal Policies work

Fiscal policies work through multiple channels:

• Changes in tax rates can alter the savings, investment, and spending pattern of the public and companies.
• Direct cash support schemes help boost consumer demand for goods and services.
• Job programmes support employment.
• Public sector infrastructure projects boost the economy’s efficiency and the potential to innovate and grow.

Conversely, the government may raise taxes – a contractionary measure, to tamper down unsustainable growth to prevent economic bubbles from occuring.

Disclaimer

This article is for information purposes only. We recommend you get in touch with your investment advisor for any financial advise.

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

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