Critical Economic Data 2012-2013

July 15, 2025

In Figures

	2012-2013
1. GDP growth (Q2)	5.3 %
2. Inflation (Dec End)	7.18%
3. Current Account Deficit (CAD)	USD 22.3 billion
4. IIP growth	1%
5. Direct Tax Collection (in Rs)	4.28 lakh crore
6. Indirect Tax Collection(in Rs)	2.92 lakh crore

MSME Sector

P Chidambaram proposed continuing non-tax benefits to these units for three years.

IT-BPO Sector

Clarity on tax issues related to R&D centres in IT soon.

Infrastructure

Big push to infra with Rs 50k cr tax-free bonds, two new ports.

Real Estate Sector

FM raised tax deduction limit by Rs 1 lakh for the first time home buyers.

Auto Sector

Excise duty on SUV will be raised to 30 percent from 27 percent.



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