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With eye on key reforms, govt likely to extend Budget session

The government is open to extending the first half of the ongoing Budget...

A Budget with sense and sensibility

To begin, the Budget has no doubt attempted to address uncertainty.

Budget 2015: Why execution is so important this year

Modi govt must implement few policy measures which it announced in Budget 2015.

A new challenge for the railways

Mr Prabhu has set the railways on a course of investing big .

Five game-changers in the Budget

This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up economy.

Budget not excellent but just above average

This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.

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Taxation

Tips on how you can pay less tax and save more!

Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.

No change in personal income tax rates in near term

The peak rate of 30% applies on annual income of individuals above Rs 10 lakhs.

What does the tax benefit of Rs 4,44,200 mean?

These plans aren't likely to put substantial cash in your hands.

Sectoral Analysis

Special additional duty cut to boost polymers

Excise duty cut to boost Polymers sector.

Customs duty hike on imported steel to benefit steel players

The govt has hiked customs duty for metallurgical coke.

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Stocks to watch: Videocon, Blue Star, Hitachi, MIRC Electronics, BPL,...

Columns

Budget: Excellent, yet tough!

Can Jaitley's team hope to garner 17% more on personal income tax?

Stock market riches for the poor

Govt must introduce automated investment scheme for poor.

Move forward on infrastructure, not back

Shifting to a PPP model could repeat the errors of the past

Specials

The bittersweet Budget

Budget was a mild disappointment. Yet, the bull run continues.

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Indian economy about to take-off

Will the Budget deliver 'Big Bang' reforms?

Market hopes govt will hike capital expenditure.

Auto

10 rarest cars on the planet

Owning these cars not burns holes in our pockets.

Suzuki iM-4 mini SUV concept leaked

The Suzuki iM-4 is a compact SUV.

Auto makers see smooth drive in long term

Market linking of petrol and diesel prices has helped the industry.

Interviews

Jaitley should have tightened the fiscal belt: Arvind Virmani

Budget has several small steps which will boost growth

Moody's continues to assign India lowest investment grade

Budget clearly prioritised growth over fiscal consolidation, said Atsi...

'The Budget balances the interests of different groups'

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian's interview.

Railway

How Railways can pave the way for a Digital India

Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days

The Railway Budget's many firsts

Many of the steps outlined are innovative.

Railway Budget: Intent is good but where is the revenue strategy

we are facing a situation of empty coffers but eagerness to expand.

Views

Visionary Budget but devil lies in the implementation

The government has provided a long-term vision.

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.

'We compliment the FM for pro-India Budget'

Gold assets are positive steps.

How markets reacted to the Budget

The Budget came in a period when good news was otherwise scarce.

Think tanks: Budget's numbers, fiscal path still suspects

Several speakers noted that Budget carried the weight of expectations.

Get ready for Maharashtra's first 'aam-aadmi' Budget

Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar speaks to Prasanna...

Get ready for Maharashtra's first 'aam-aadmi' Budget

Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar speaks to Prasanna...

How useful are the new medical insurance limits?

The higher limit will be useful for senior citizens in particular

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

RBI's latest rate cut will bring down home, car loan's EMI.