If implemented, the corporate tax cut suggested by a government panel this week wouldn’t have a material impact on the fiscal position. But it would be indicative of a more accommodative fiscal stance that will make it hard for the finance ministry to meet its budget deficit target this year. Meanwhile, the flooding in Kerala over the past couple of weeks has already had a significant human cost. But from an economic perspective at least, the damage should be manageable.
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