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Fortnightly Newsletter Volume 02 Issue 10 16th November 2017 The day

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There comes a time in the history of a country’s development when a need is felt for a strong and decisive step. For years, this country has felt that corruption, black money and terrorism are festering sores, holding us back in the race towards development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8th November 2016

The nation led by its Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi took a bold decision to eradicate the menace of black money from the Indian economic ecosystem by embracing one of the boldest decisions by a government post independence- Demonetisation. One year after this move, here is a review of this unprecedented initiative and its effects across sectors.

Battling the menace of black money Post demonetization, cash deposits saw an unprecedented surge which left behind a trail of The fight against black money unaccounted cash. As many as 17.73 lakh suspicious 17.73 lakh suspicious cases identified cases were identified where cash deposits didn’t match the tax profile. There was also a surge in Rs 3.68 lakh in 23.22 lakh bank suspicious transactions which were reported by accounts identified banks and FIs. The move also led to a drastic decrease in high denomination notes by almost 4.7 lakh+ cases identified by Banks & FIs 50%. The innumerable cases of false registrations and unaccounted property came to light with HDN brought down by Rs 6 lakh Benami assets worth Rs 1626 crore seized.

*HDN- High denomination notes

Digital payments – India’s new currency In August 2017, the number of digital transactions stood at 138 Cr against 87 Crore in August 2016, registering an increase of 58%. While India had a total of 15.11 lakh Surge in Digital Payments POS Machines from the time their use AUG 2016 87 Crore started, more than 13 lakh POS machines were added in 1 year. AUG 2017 138 Crore With over 800 million debit cards and over Debit Card Transactions 30 million credit cards in the market, almost every household in India has access to a AUG 2016 13.05 digital form of payment. Several modes of AUG 2017 26.55 payments such as BHIM, UPI , USSD , AEPS etc saw increased usage from citizens Mobile Wallets Transactions showing India’s support towards the move. AUG 2016 7.07

AUG 2017 22.54

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Dial 1922 to give suggestions for Page 3 of 12 Mann ki Baat www.mygov.in Crackdown on Shell Companies The government conducted a ‘surgical strike’ on shell companies, striking off 2.24 lakh bogus institutions. This issue of shell companies in huge numbers and unaccounted hawala transactions have been hampering the Indian economy and Busting Bogus Businesses acted as defaulters promoting tax evasion. These shell companies acted as fortresses of black money 2,24,000 inactive companies shut down by operating hundreds of accounts per organization and executed unlimited unaccounted transactions. Rs 1,626 crore worth Benami assets seized Based on the information from the banks, about 58,000 bank accounts belonging to 35,000 Rs 29,213 crore undisclosed income companies has revealed that Rs. 17,000 Crore was identified deposited and withdrawn from these companies after demonetization. A complete crackdown on these bogus institutions is a step towards cleansing the financial system, courtesy demonetization.

Uncovering Fake Currency Notes There has been a significant increase in the rate of fake currency note detection and number of suspicious transactions filed, reveals the ’s Annual Report for fiscal 2016-17. Counterfeit Notes The counterfeit data reported 7,62,000 fake currency notes, an increase of 20.4% since last 7,62,000 pieces of fake notes were financial year. Among these, majority of the detected in the banking system last fiscal counterfeit notes have been of Rs 500 (MG series) and Rs 1000, 41% and 33 % respectively. Majority counterfeit notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000

Real estate prices declined Steep Decline in Real Estate Prices significantly The Real estate sector has been prone to many unaccountable transactions and has led to a Home buyers get a 3 way corrupt system. Demonetisation brought a benefit with real estate price transparent, accountable system where it was decrease, interest subvention tricky to invest unaccounted money in real estate. under PM Awas Yojana and EMIs The reduction in real estate resulted in a decrease decreasing due to rate-cuts. of cash transactions. As property rates came down and stabilized the markets, owning a home is no longer a distant dream for the middle class under *PMAY- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana PMAY.

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Dial 1922 to give suggestions for Page 5 of 12 Mann ki Baat www.mygov.in Formalizing the employment sector In the biggest ever campaign to give poor their rights, demonetisation has led to creating more formal jobs . As of today, over a crore employees are enrolled with EPFO & ESIC guaranteeing them their Granting Rights to the Poor rights along with social security and health benefits. Payment of Wages Act amended - The amendment to Payment of Wages Act was direct payment in bank accounts another step taken to ensure direct payments and 50 lakh new bank accounts opened no commission to unions. Formalisation brought with it an accountable and transparent system New enrollments: 1.01 Cr (EPFO) and which assured people of the Government’s efforts. 1.3 Cr (ESIC)

Gaining Momentum in Savings

Creating a massive behavioural change, there Net Financial Saving (Per cent of GNDI) has been a visible channelizing of money towards 2015-16 7.8 financial assets like insurance and mutual funds. As per the RBI report, the household financial 2016-17 8.1 savings rate increased from 7.8% in year 2015-16 to 8.1% in the year 2016-17. The gross financial savings in term of Deposits, Share and Debentures, Gross Financial Savings (Per cent of GNDI) Insurance funds and Provident & Pension Funds Total increased from 9 to 13.3 per cent of GNDI in 2015-16 9.0 2016-17, an increase of approximately 47.8% as 2016-17 13.3 percentage of GNDI.

*GNDI- Gross National Disposable Income

Fall in the circulation of high denomination notes Larger proportion of high denomination notes was an alarming trend for the economy since they acted as easier funding avenues for corrupt and terror-related Estimated value of HDN (September 2017) activities. Demonetisation led to a steep decline in = Rs 12 lakh crore the circulation of high denomination notes within Without demonetization, projected the economy. The estimated value of high denomination circulation= Rs 18 lakh crore notes at the end of September 2017 was approximately Rs 12 lakh crore. Number of HDN in circulation reduced Without demonetisation, the value would have by 6 lakh crore been around Rs 18 lakh crore today. An effective Circulation of HDN brought down downfall of Rs 6 lakh crore has been witnessed in by 50% the circulation of high denomination notes.

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Dial 1922 to give suggestions for Page 7 of 12 Mann ki Baat www.mygov.in For the people, Of the People, By the People Post demonetisation, there was a huge increase in tax compliance, which lead to higher Government revenues and more opportunity to spend on public New tax payers Number of e-returns increased filed increased welfare and infrastructure creation. The increased tax base meant increase in tax payers as well as 66.53 2.35 increase in number of e-returns filed. Lakh 2015-16 Crore 2016-17 The Government used the amount received to 84.21 3.01 devote more resources to poverty alleviation and Lakh Crore creation of a world class infrastructure. 2016-17 2017-18

A blow to terror mongers Coming as a huge relief to citizens in Kashmir, militants no longer had access to cash which hindered their stone-pelting activities. A similar situation was faced by Naxalites which put a huge pause to their activities. Stone-pelting incidents in Kashmir were Combating Terrorism drastically reduced from 2683 in Nov 15- Oct 16 to only 639 in Nov 16 -Jul 17. Demonetisation Stone pelting reduced from 2683 (Nov’15 - Oct’16) to 639 (Nov 16- Jul 17) also led to the raid on fake currency where total number of counterfeit notes detected in Total number of counterfeit notes 2016-17 was 7,62,000, an increase of 20% since detected increased to 20% the last financial year.

Decline in lending rates MCLR Median A year after demonetization, one of its effects has 10 been a substantial decline in lending rates. 8th Nov. 2016 . Surplus liquidity conditions have helped facilitate 9.5 9.45 9.45 . 9.35 . 9.3 . the transmission of monetary policy to market . 9.15 . interest rates. In addition to this, the interest rates 9 . . notably reduced on home loans, auto loans, and . . 8.6 . 8.55 education loans and rendered an assurance of PERCENTAGE 8.5 8.53 . . affordable credit and considerable improvement in . . the standard of living. As per the RBI Annual Report, . 8 Apr-16 Jun-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Dec-16 Mar-17 May-17 Jun-17 Marginal Cost of Lending Rate declined from 9.3% in October 2016 to 8.5% in June 2017. The move has Source: Special Monthly Return VIAB, come as a relief to the common man and has RBI and banks’ websites achieved sustained growth with moderate inflation.

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Dial 1922 to give suggestions for Page 9 of 12 Mann ki Baat www.mygov.in Top STORIES India jumps 30 ranks in Ease of doing business

THEN NOW

Ease of doing business rankings

The World Bank released the annual Doing philosophy and action oriented approach of Business 2018 report on 31st October, 2017. The “Reform, Perform, Transform” practiced by the report recognizes India’s achievements in the Prime Minister. implementation of reforms and the impact of Under the strong leadership of the Prime Minister, India’s policies which led to this achievement. complex and comprehensive reforms have been According to the recently published report, introduced and implemented for the holistic India now ranks 100 among 190 countries growth of the country. The Government has assessed by the Doing Business Team. Since progressed towards understanding the needs of 2017, India has jumped 30 ranks above its the user, simplifying complex procedures and previous rank of 130. The credit for this have bridged the gap between Government significant improvement stems from the rules and consumer needs.

A Government that Cares: GST Council reduces tax slab on various goods

On 10th November, 2017 the GST council held Taxes have also been reduced on 178 items another meeting which focused on revision of among the 228 items from 28% to 18%. rates, streamlining of process and the expansion The new prices will be applicable from of Composition Scheme for small firms. November 15 and this move comes as a relief The council has reduced the number of items in for consumers as well as traders. the highest tax rate of 28% to a total of 50 and has made other necessary changes for the smooth transition to the new indirect system.

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PM Modi at Ease of Doing Business event

On the occasion of World Food India event, Prime Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the new train Minister Narendra Modi meets the Global CEOs of the service ‘Bandhan Express’ between Kolkata & Khulna Food Processing Sector Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the CEO of World Bank at the Ease of Doing Business event

The Prime Minister and President of India meets the King and Queen of Belgium

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