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Tue, May 7, 2013
World's 12 BEST budget airlines

JetBlue Airways is ranked as the world's best budget airline.

Thu, Mar 28, 2013
Fiscal deficit touches 97% of Budget estimates

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit, or gap between expenditure and revenue...

Centre-state I-T fight brewing over Budget proposal

In its next meeting, empowered committee of state finance ministers set to...

Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Top 6 BUDGET tablets with big screens

A list of Android-based tabs that have big screens and are pocket-friendly.

Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Rajya Sabha nod to Union Budget sans debate

With only one day left for the House to go into month-long recess, the Chair...

Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Why Indian Railways continues to remain INEFFICIENT

The finances of the Railways are in dire need of repair.

Wed, Mar 13, 2013
Post Budget, minister announces 19 MORE NEW trains!

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced introduction of 19 new train...

Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Revealed: How Chidambaram reined in fiscal deficit

He used an old rule to cut the expenditure allotted to various ministries.

Fri, Mar 8, 2013
Parliament nod sought for additional spending of Rs 49,715 cr

Government sought Parliament's approval to spend an additional Rs 49,715.54...

Channel war: Everyone 'wins' in Budget ratings

An ET NOW advertisement thanked viewers for making it the Number 1; its...

Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Storage battery: To charge up with benefits provided to other sectors

Budgetary allocation to education and postal network modernisation will help...

Logistics: To have cascading benefits

NABARD gets Rs 5,000 crore to finance warehouses, godowns, silos and cold...

Infrastructure: Roads get much needed push

Regulator to address contract management issues and speed up development.

Chlor-Alkali: Customs duty burden on thermal coal

The sector needs urgent attention as it face threat from China.

Information Technology: No major sops, minor impact

Overall the Union budget 2013-14 will have minor impact on the IT sector.

Consumer electronics: Sops on capex

Overall, the budgetis positive for the Consumer Durables & Electronics...

Budget 2013 is all about the future

All the populist schemes have either a job creation motive or a health and...

FM pruned services exempt from taxes to raise revenues

There was no significant announcement for mutual funds.

Budget measures could spur growth: Suneet Maheshwari

Only if the announcements made are implemented effectively.

The best that could be done in a bad situation: Anand Rathi

Positive for banking, infra, FMCG and real estate.

Wed, Mar 6, 2013
Budget 2013 - An elaborate exercise in denial

Thanks to policy paralysis at the Centre, we are doing exactly the opposite...

CAG smells a rat in UPA's farm debt relief scheme

Report says ineligible farmers given benefits.

Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Diesel subsidy may have to be frozen to meet budget numbers: Rajan

To help cut down on current account deficit.

'China has hardware and India has software'

The real focus should be on India AND China, says Meera Sanyal.

Record-high current account deficit biggest concern: Rajan

It is increasing the dependence on foreign investments.

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

It will also double employment at the site to around 1,400.

DLF board to discuss share sale on Wednesday

To bring down promoter stake to comply with minimum public shareholding rules.

Mahindra Reva to launch its electric car E2O in March

The carmaker was waiting for the government to announce sops for green...

Deutsche Bank sees Sensex at 22,500 by Dec

In spite of a steep fall in market indices since the Budget, Deutsche Bank...

Why FinMin, CSO may both go WRONG on GDP forecast

When FM was that the third-quarter GDP data was not in line with his...

Budget 2013 -What's in it for me?

As direct tax rates are unchanged, the impact on individuals is fairly neutral.

Mon, Mar 4, 2013
No rollback of duty hike on SUVs, other announcements likely: FM

Says that he will re-look at all suggestions on indirect taxes and make...

India to seek parliament nod to change retrospective tax rules

Cabinet will take a decision on a conciliation offer from Vodafone.

'Budget reflects a tight rope walk by the FM'

The budget is a responsible and pragmatic one with announcement of several...

Tata Motors slashes hatchback, sedan prices

However, raised prices of its sport-utility vehicles by up to Rs 11,000.

FM flatters, but Budget deceives

The Budget is disappointing because it refuses to fundamentally repudiate...

We could not have controlled expenditure anymore: Chidambaram

He also suggested reducing interest rates would help stimulate growth.

Failure to pay excise, service tax may lead to arrest: FinBill

Can lead to imprisonment up to seven years.

The problem with gas pricing

As domestic demand for gas will rapidly increase, new gas sources need to be...

Hyundai launches special edition i10, price starts at Rs 4.24 lakh

Named 'i Tech', will be available with engine options of 1.1 litre and 1.2...

'There is no reason why India should be downgraded'

The budget if anything has been an important step for consolidating the...

The freebie nation

Despite warnings from a parliamentary panel, the list of tax exemptions in...

Don't just pay tax; file return as well

Make all tax-saving investments before March 31 and file your return before...

Why Volkswagen is NOT doing well in India

The manufacturer of some of the most iconic brands is now doing a course...

Budget credit positive for rating: Moody's

Earlier, ratings agencies like Standard and Poor's and Fitch had threated to...

Affordable home sales may go up 20%, luxury sales to crawl

A day after the Budget, the industry estimates the sale of affordable homes...

Getting refund is more painful than tooth extraction

Though the income tax rates are reasonable, our tax laws can hardly be called...

After Budget, CEOs clamour for interest rate cut

An interest rate cut, at a time when demand was not showing any sign of...

Budget aims at plugging tax leakages in property deals

Buyer to pay tax on gains made on undervalued property purchase.

5-6% growth not sufficient, says Subbarao

He said there is also need for raising agriculture productivity, and...

Tuticorin harbour project to benefit exporters

At present, traders send their cargoes in a container through a feeder vessel...

Car LAUNCHES: 8 FANTASTIC models in the next 2 mths

While some pretty exciting cars like Mercedes Benz G63 AMG and BMW X1 have...

Sat, Mar 2, 2013
We are clear in our minds on what the solution is: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

'I do not believe that you would have a booming economy when you go into...

Govt eyes Rs 1,800 cr with mobile tax hike

Finance Minister P Chidambaram is banking on the aspirations of people to own...

Chidambaram allays fears over tax residency certificates from Mauritius

Other documents might be needed for investors from other nations

Budget evokes mixed reactions from market experts

Some term it as "good for capital market", while others saying it is not...

Fri, Mar 1, 2013
FM seeks to reassure after tax proposal sparks alarm

Says the TRC proposal was clumsily worded.

Budget will woo more investors into MF sector

FM hiked the limit for investors to invest in RGESS to Rs 12 lakh from Rs 10...

Maruti, Toyota sales FALL in Feb; Hyundai's UP 5%

Sales of the Maruti's mini-segment cars such as M800, A-Star, Alto and...

Rupee may depreciate beyond 55 in near-term: Goldman

The 3-month, 6-month and 12-month USD-rupee forecasts are 55, 53 and 52...

Budget will hit equities; fiscal deficit to be at 5%: Goldman

Says fiscal trajectory has changed for the better over the past months.

BofA-ML: Eco not out of woods yet; cuts GDP for next fisc to 6%

Expectes RBI Governor to announce 0.25 per cent rate cut.

Budget gives one more year to PF trusts to seek IT exemption

In 2006, FM made it mandatory for all private PF Trusts to seek exemption...

It's a Budget with balance

Mr Chidambaram could have done more to calm investors.

Budget: A victory for pragmatism and realism

The minister learns from Europe's economic suicide, and pulls off a difficult...

India Inc gives thumbs up to the Budget

India Inc gave a thumbs up to the UPA-II's last Union Budget before the...

'Budget overlooked expenditure compression'

Economist Ajit Ranade chatted with our readers on March 1, and explained how...

Budget 2013: The impossible trinity?

The Budget tried to please politicians, rating agencies and reformists, and...

Not a game-changer, but not trivial

The drop in the financial savings rate, for instance, has been addressed...

'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

Rediff.com columnist M R Venkatesh is a qualified chartered accountant.

Budget 2013: Just words, no action

The FM wants credit for acting on environment, but does the wrong things.

Budget 2013: The wrong way to raise revenue

Bridging the fiscal deficit and facilitating investments were the prime...

Budget 2013: Something to cheer for commercial vehicles sector

Tax Concession on spare parts of environment friendly vehicles extended till...

Oct-Dec growth may be 'under-recorded': Credit Suisse

It doesn't point out weakness that is being reported.

Two/Three Wheeler industry: Goes unnoticed but will gain

The 2013-14 Budget continues to focus on growth in predominantly primary...

Budget 2013: Passenger vehicles will feel further pinch

Passenger Vehicles will feel further pinch as excise duty on SUVs shoots up...

Experts weigh in on positive and negative of Budget

Announcement of India's first woman bank with Rs 1,000 crore capital is a...

Budget: Real estate sector ignored

The Union Budget 2013-14 has been largely neutral as far as Real Estate...

In-depth analysis of Union Budget

Fiscal deficit planned to reduce to 4.8 per cent in FY2014, subsidy bill...

Budget 2013: Education sector gets a boost

Education was one of the main focus areas.

Budget: No good news for the FMCG sector

The budget was negative for the FMCG sector.

Budget 2013: Negative impact on the media sector

Companies investing Rs 100 crore or more in plant and machinery during the...

Budget 2013: No impact on paper industry

Indian paper industry is seeing good demand.

Budget 2013: No direct impact on petroleum products sector

Petroleum subsidy for 2013-14 budget estimates is Rs 64,998 crore.

Budget 2013: Oil and gas exploration policy will be reviewed

Oil and gas exploration policy will be reviewed to move from profit sharing...

How Chidambaram justifies the Budget

Admitting there were challenges before the economy, Finance Minister P...

Budget 2013: Positive news for the aluminium sector

Union Budget 2013-14 was positive for the Aluminium products sector.

Honda STOPS Jazz production to focus on Amaze

Honda dealers stopped taking orders for Jazz. The company will, however,...

Budget: Setback for the chemicals industry

None of the demands of the industry were met.

Natural gas storage, Distribution: Status quo maintained

5 MMTPA LNG terminal in Dabhol will be fully operational in 2013-14

Budget disappoints, confuses foreign investors

Expected cut in withholding tax for debt investments.