| Cable operators brought under service tax net.
Budgetary support for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting increased by 22% to Rs 4.2 bn.
Customs duty on earth stations equipment and studio equipment reduced from 35% to 25%.
50% income-tax exemption for companies setting up and constructing multiplex theatres in non-metros. |
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Recorded audio compact discs removed from the purview of excise duty.
Peak customs duty reduced from 30% to 25%. |
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Rate of service tax raised from 8% to 10%.
Service tax imposed on TV or radio programme production.
Service tax net to include Multi System Operators (MSO) apart from cable operators.
Service tax exemption removed on broadcasting service provided by cable operators. |