The government is open to extending the first half of the ongoing Budget...
To begin, the Budget has no doubt attempted to address uncertainty.
Modi govt must implement few policy measures which it announced in Budget 2015.
Mr Prabhu has set the railways on a course of investing big .
This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up economy.
This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.
Can Jaitley's team hope to garner 17% more on personal income tax?
The Budget came in a period when good news was otherwise scarce.
Several speakers noted that Budget carried the weight of expectations.
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar speaks to Prasanna...
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar speaks to Prasanna...
Budget was a mild disappointment. Yet, the bull run continues.
Govt must introduce automated investment scheme for poor.
Budget has several small steps which will boost growth
Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days
Shifting to a PPP model could repeat the errors of the past
The higher limit will be useful for senior citizens in particular
RBI's latest rate cut will bring down home, car loan's EMI.
The Nifty and Sensex traded close to their respective all-time highs.
Raghuram Rajan speaks on the unscheduled rate cut.
Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.
The finance minister defended the change in the tax rates.
In a chat on rediff.com, Feroze Azeez offered valuable tips.
Budget has laid emphasis on increasing social spends
He urged Congress-run states to also help elevate the poor.
The peak rate of 30% applies on annual income of individuals above Rs 10 lakhs.
'Budget document should not be treated as something secret any longer.'
Owning these cars not burns holes in our pockets.
Even if a company does not invest, it will improve liquidity of banks.
The Suzuki iM-4 is a compact SUV.
The proposed IFC disrupts existing regulatory structures.
Morgan Stanley expects the central bank to cut rates this week, 125 bps in...
Budget had no sector-specific measures.
Budget 2015 has blessed the banking sector.
The Budget decides to take the lead in revving up infrastructure.
Budget clearly prioritised growth over fiscal consolidation, said Atsi...
Analysts suggest making separate firms of tobacco, hotels and FMCG divisions
Hike in planned public-sector capital expenditure will be credit-positive...
These plans aren't likely to put substantial cash in your hands.
Budget in the medium term aims to kick-start the investment cycle.
Mohandas Pai took part in an hour-long chat on rediff.com
There is a total disconnect between the vast majority of Indians and their...
Stocks to watch: Videocon, Blue Star, Hitachi, MIRC Electronics, BPL,...
In Budget 2015, the finance minister has opted to take the slow road and has...
Budget focuses on boosting investments in infrastructure.
The government has provided a long-term vision.
The Budget has stuck to annual increases in agri credit targets.
The abolition of wealth tax is again a welcome step.
The government will have to get projects moving.
Budget is a populist one, wil lbeneift common people
India's budget for 2015/16 highlighted the government's commitment to...
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian's interview.
Union Budget 2015 cuold have included few smaller reforms.
Market linking of petrol and diesel prices has helped the industry.
Amendments to RBI Act likely soon
The Budget loosened the reins on public spending to drive growth.
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold,...
Prabhu proposed an unprecedented 50% hike in investment.
Excise duty cut to boost Polymers sector.
The govt has hiked customs duty for metallurgical coke.
REITs, a new investment avenue in India on the lines of one in developed...
Jaitley has announced increasing the super-rich surcharge to 12%.
This may free up resources for productive or lending purposes.
Many online retail websites follow 'aggregator' model.
Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector.
Inputs by the Petroleum Ministry were found among stolen documents.
Real estate sector cheers reforms in the Budget.
Jaitley sets condition of 50% assets for applicability of capital gain tax.
Filing with inadequate disclosure of assets will be liable for prosecution
Custom duties, a major concern for the oil sector.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley more than halved the central government's...
Metal sector is not too happy from Budget announcements for the sector
A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector.
Budget will get a welcome reception from the international biz.
Education sector has reasosn to cheer Budget.
The Budget would preserve macro-economic stability.
There is nothing specific announced for Chemicals Industry, however,...
The a/c holder will have to mention the date of opening of foreign a/c.
Pulbic banks have no reason to cheer Budget announcement.
The Budget is remarkably coherent.
Auto sector has nothing to look forward to in the Budget.
The govt has incentivised the worst of investment products.
Stocks to watch: BHEL, L & T, IRB Infra and Suzlon
Arun Jaitley declared proposal for a comprehensive law.
No major relief for airlines from the Budget.
Several exemptions have been given to reduce the cost of raw materials.
Stocks to watch: Container Corp, Snowman Logistics & Transport Corp
Arun Jaitley said he would put the DTC Bill in cold storage.
Jaitley said govt would achieve 4.1% fiscal deficit target in FY15.
Indian economy about to take-off
India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.
There are 30 listed PSUs in which the public holding is less than 25%.
Excise duty on most products has been capped at 12.5 per cent
Increase in service tax would make properties costlier to buyers.
The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.
There is a link between objectives and commitments.
Why do I want to bring corporate tax from 30 per cent to 25 per cent? I have...
The government should now focus on governance and monitoring the supply side...
India will reduce tax on businesses to 25 percent over four years.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced several reforms.
This change will come into effect from April 1.
Modi said the Budget, on one hand, empowers the states and on the other, it...
FM proposed rationalisation of various tax exemptions.
In January 2015, 25,023 tourists arrived by availing the scheme.
'Make in India'presents a huge opportunity for jobs.
Petrol price will go up by Rs 3.18 per litre, diesel by Rs 3.09.
FMCG cheers Budget announcement
Special status to Yoga by categorising its promotion as charitable.
Govt to bring 'Bankruptcy Code' for ease of doing biz
Stock to watch: Coal India
Entrepreneurs to get support from the government
The Budget will focus on Gujarat's GIFT City.
Buying had been muted in the past few weeks.
Jaitley promised higher investment in roads and railways.
Dining and drinking out will be expensive.
Hinduja Group Chairman S P Hinduja on Saturday hailed the Modi government's...
All credit to the finance minister for walking the fiscal and expectation...
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Budget today.
Housing sector to benefit from Budget.
Budget fails to cheer realty players.
'The finance minister and the government have met the immediate challenge....
Tax exemptions to corporates result in revenue loss to state exchequer in 2014.
First and business class air travellers would find flying costlier.
Stock to watch: Shipping Corporation and Great Eastern Shipping
Stocks to watch: ACC, Ambuja Cements, India Cements, Shree Cement, Ultra...
The major thrust is towards Technical and Economic Cooperation.
Gold assets are positive steps.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget.
The 62-year-old spoke for nearly 100 minutes.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday proposed to infuse Rs 7,940 crore...
For every Re in govt coffer, one-fourth will come from market borrowing.
Markets ended higher amid a volatile trading session.
The divestment department has lined up a host of companies.
India Inc on Saturday cheered the road map for lowering corporate taxation.
The biggest focus area turned out to be 'investment'.
EPC companies are a good bet.
Opposition calls the Budget 'hollow and plain'.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley underlined that defence of every square inch...
The Budget will 'further reignite our growth engine, signalling the dawn of...
NDA government has shunned populism.
Over lunch, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley breaks down his Budget. Sheela...
Govt proposes to introduce redeemable gold bonds.
A move to extend visas on arrival facility to 150 countries and make world...
Madhu Bhargava watched the Budget presentation from the visitors' gallery.
Govt to introduce comprehensive law on black money
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced slew of reforms for the masses.
Tax deduction limit up Rs 50K for investment in pension fund.
The new measures will lead to tax collection of Rs 9,000 crore
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley did a balancing act in the Union Budget 2015.
Silver, however, remained steady at Rs 37,200 per kg.
Prime Minister hailed the Budget, saying it's practical, positive.
Arun Jaitley presented the Budget in Parliament on Saturday.
Experts hail Budget 2015 as a progressive, growth oriented one.
UMPP is coal-based thermal power project that has 4,000 MW capacity.
Rs 1,000 crore for promotion of start ups.
Under Sebi guidelines, AIFs can operate broadly in three categories.
Post Office has 1,54,000 rural branches.
The minister observed it took years to get permissions to start a project.
Farmers have been availing crop loans upto Rs 300,000 at 7%.
In September 2013, FMC was brought under the Finance Ministry.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that retail inflation is...
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Budget in Parliament on Saturday.
Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.
Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.
Hyundai i20 Active would feature almost the same specs as Elite i20 hatch.
The general masses have high expectations from the Budget.
Modi's government sees itself in a sweet spot with spare cash.
The auto industry expects lower taxes and interest rates from Budget 2015.
There will be some populist announcements in Budget.
Market hopes govt will hike capital expenditure.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said it would have been good if...
FM is likely to raise tax slabs.
New estimates of India's gross domestic product (GDP) are "puzzling", Arvind...
Reserves provide a cushion against shocks.
Ad rates on regular days are less than half, media planners said.
Legal sector may be opened up for foreign investment.
The Economic Survey called for improving business environment.
The civil aviation sector is witnessing a number of initiatives
ISB professor Tarun Jain talks to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com about what the...
ONGC is the country's most profitable PSU.
The right sequence would be to gradually reduce SLR
The government's stalled projects are predominantly in infrastructure.
Outlook for external sector is the most favourable.
Markets rallied because of huge inflows by overseas investors.
The Survey says that present skilled workforce in India is only 2%.
Capital markets can be used as a major source for meeting funding...
GDP growth seen at 8.1-8.5% in 2015-16
Reflecting an improvement in economic ties with the US, the bilateral trade...
Inflation is on a declining trend, Eco Survey stated.
Successive plans have allocated less resources to the Railways.
The Economic Survey was tabled in the Parliament on Friday.
2015 is going to witness new agreements on climate change.
Indian Economy poised for growth, say experts.
India needs to create buffers for future economic downturns.
CAD touched a historic high of $88 billion in 2012-13.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is for protection and education of girl child
Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January
Enhanced revenue generation is a priority for the government.
8-10% GDP growth estimated in coming year.
India must improve business climate.
India ranks lower than most BRICS nations in terms of innovation.
Indian IT-BPM industry raked in revenues of $119 bn in 2014-15.
Make in India crucial for growth.
WPI inflation even breached psychological level of 0% in Nov.
Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.
Economic Survey says Services Sector Negotiations at WTO Crucial.
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The government's top leadership was happy with Prabhu's Budget.
Reddy has worked to reform the economy.
Many of the steps outlined are innovative.
The day, being a Saturday, may add to trading volumes and volatility
we are facing a situation of empty coffers but eagerness to expand.
The railways have been able to project improvement in finances.
Most expect the Budget to be path-breaking.
We have only rationalised the freight rates, says the minister.
The redevelopment of stations is good news for construction companies.
Total number of tax disputes in SC cross 10,000
Freight rates were hiked.
There would be a marginal 3% increase in freight rates.
Folding ladders would be made available in coaches.
It would be interesting to see what the government proposes to investors.
Opposition said saying it lacked vision and road map to execute ideas.
The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.
Many of the PPPs have not evinced interest, Prabhu said.
To get a total of Rs 8.56 lakh crore.
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Prabhu's maiden Railway budget is high on vision.
Govt wants to up investment in Railways
Passengers can now book train tickets 120 days ahead of their travel date.
Freight rates for 12 commodities hiked.
In 2010-11, 381 people lost their lives
Suresh Prabhu has announced a slew of measures to improve servcies in trains...
The Rail Budget is full of hollow promises, the Congress leader said.
Railway Minister said this budgetary allotment is 84% higher than 2014-15.
Suresh Prabhu presented the Rail Budget on Thursday.
Suresh Prabhu's maiden Railway Budget presentation, peppered with personal...
Speed of trains would be increased up to 200 kilometres/hour.
IRCTC will work on Kisan Yatra, a special travel scheme to help farmers to...
He said the budget is a watershed moment for Railways.
Cement, coal, steel and urea prices are likely to go up
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tabled the Railway Budget on Thursday
The minister outlined proposals on cleanliness.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced new initiatives.
Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.
The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy
negotiations are on with FIs for funding these projects
Railways to become prime mover of economy, says minister
Suresh Prabhu announced ambitious plans.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget in the...
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About 110 tonnes had been loaded additionally in the 55 goods wagons.
Modi's government is also working on a universal health coverage plan that...
Large moves in equity and in currency are expected during March settlement.
India's decrepit state-run train services stand to receive at least a 25...
The Budget shouldn't be stuck on fiscal numbers, the PMO apparently said.
The lawmakers seem as uninterested as those who use the railways.
Two out of three times, the market has delivered positive returns.
Operating ratio is a parameter that measures financial performance.
After several delays, it will be completed by Jan 2017.
TRAI removed network interconnection charges.
Budget should be a platform for govt to take bold steps.
Common people expect the government to be aggressive and opt for growth...
This would be a practical way of bringing a huge sum of money.
Sustained growth only if domestic manufacturing rises
Industry seeks cut in customs duty on natural rubber.
Investors in exchange-traded funds can trade on bourses.
India's decrepit state-run train services stand to receive at least a 25 per...
There isn't much Budget could do directly to help sectors.
Hindi film industry hopes to get some tax relief from the upcoming Budget...
In July last, fares were increased by 14.2%.
India is Asia's third-best performing equity market.
The service conditions and judges' remuneration are not alluring .
Curbing the federal deficit is the government's absolute priority on...
Aditya Birla Money MD talks about liquidity concerns in the market.
In an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, he talks about the economic...
Fiscal consolidation is keenly awaited.
Budget might turn out to be neutral for the sector.
Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs
Duty cut on raw material imports are not likely.
Starting on an experimental basis, Delhiites would make the budget for the...
Re-instatement of 5% custom duty on crude imports will help.
Stocks to watch: Pipavav Defence, ABG Shipyard, Bharati Shipyard
The 2015 Toyota Fortuner is just a minor update.
At 5% customs duty, the govt will earn more than $3 bn
Single window clearances for realty must.
Delivery will be made at 12 selected stations.
GST will create a single, unified Indian market
Toyota is working on the next-generation Innova.
India is likely to attract increasing notice from global investors.
In a first, the India's smartphone market fell by 4%.
Taxi booking, shopping and transfer of money will be easy.
Expectations from this Budget are sky-high.
The Budget will indicate where the Modi government stands on reforms, growth...
Move to help India export hi-end vehicles.
There is a lot of optimism as regards the defence, railway and manufacturing...
The minister wants maximum use of alternative fuel in rail operations.
His presence matters more than the money he brings.
Cases filed in 3 high courts.
A revival in the sector is still 12-18 months away: Experts
Software product revenues seen at only $6.1 bn in FY15
Budget could well determine if Achche Din will materialise
FM may increase income-tax exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh
Face Rs 1,000-cr minimum alternate tax demand
Hygiene and cleanliness of trains and stations a must
Spotlight likely on cement, metals, road cos
New initiatives expected to bear fruit by middle of 2015
Inheritance tax only helps the lawyers: Rajan
PAN could be used by the probe agencies.
For growth in export, continuous gain in productivity is essential.
Jaitley is expected to present a common man friendly Budget.
The diesel variant offers fuel economy of 26.59 kmpl.
Only 700 units of this edition will be made by Mahindra
SIAM said excise duty must be lowered
Govt may not announce any new concessions in excise duty
BMW i8 Supercar costs Rs 2.29 crore.
GST will lead to consolidation of multiple indirect taxes
Rahul Gandhi's absence has shocked political circles who say it is...
Railways must pull back its share of freight traffic.
With clouds of storm hovering over Parliament's budget session, President...
The macroeconomic environment has changed dramatically for the better.
The session began with President Pranab Mukherjee's address outlining the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his lieutenants are reaching out across the...
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and Make in India -- are not covered here.
This is the BJP's first full-year Budget.
Railway Budget will be presented on February 26.
Parekh said divestment can unlock huge funds.
Transcript of the Ganesh Natarajan chat on rediff on Friday.
Trading would be conducted during normal hours.
India needed more specialists within government
Total subsidy bill could come down to around Rs 2 trillion.
Macro data have little connect with indicators on the ground.
Amid reports that the government plans to reach out to Congress for passage...
The hype surrounding the Budget gives it undue importance.
The Budget is likely to expand the scope of LTA and LTC.
As part of the long-standing ritual, the sweet dish is prepared in a large...
The minister of state said the requirement of the ministry was more and...
Stocks might hit new highs even before B-Day.
India has undermined its own credibility.
What impact will the Budget have on the IT sector?
FM needs to convince Indians to invest more in stocks.
True and deep action is awaited.
Arun Jaitley will aim for jumps in other revenue streams for the government.
It is time to take a few macroeconomic risks to kick start the growth.
Finance firms in these SEZs likely to get tax breaks.
The stock market historically exhibits volatility on Budget day.
Textiles industry loses on account of bureaucratic inefficiency
Swachh Bharat and Clean Ganga are major initiatives.
The govt is planning to come up with an incentive package.
Skill development is a key area of concern.
India Inc has high hopes from the upcoming Budget.
New government should consider reforming taxation rules.
He wants Jaitley to give investors more clarity on policies
FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe...
Search is on for reliable indicators of underlying activity.
Experts believe it can touch 63 against the dollar
Big challenge to garner sizeable additional resources.
DDT is levied at the rate of 20% on dividend paid by cos to shareholders.
FM is seen to step up the pace of sales of state assets and curb spending
Institutions will wait till there is more clarity on Budget.
The FM could scrap the secrecy around tax rates.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of cooperative federalism is expected to...
At the first meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Sunday, Prime...
Ahead of his government's first full year budget, Prime Minister Narendra...
Jaitley does not believe in living on borrowed money.
At least 200 investors have to furnish financial statements
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in the Budget for 2015-16, is likely to...
Budget is widely seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Move could fetch the exchequer Rs 14,000 cr
Days ahead of the Budget, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday...
The Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, or Gift City, is expected to be...
Experts will give their inputs for Budget.
The RBI on Tuesday maintained status quo on interest rates, saying there...
Budget is likely to focus on infrastructure creation in the N-E
New data is puzzling as these aren't corroborated by other data
Multinational companies operating in India will soon have to disclose...
Simplicity will make the Budget investment-friendly
Budget session will begin on February 23 and conclude on May 8
Getting the balance between fiscal restraint and growth-contracting policy...
The upcoming Budget gives Finance Minister Arun Jaitley a chance to let...
Centre shows optimism of achieving the target of 4.1% at back of recent...
Ahead of the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday underlined the...
Senior officials of India and the US will meet after the forthcoming Budget...
The railways is firming up plans to set up a traction motor factory in...
FM indicates adherence to fiscal road map, benign tax rates, correction in...
The government is scrambling to contain the fiscal deficit at 4.1 per cent...
Exemption from minimum alternate tax for REITs & infrastructure...
Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services says that the government often...
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to present Union Budget on February 28.
An asset swap can simultaneously boost public investment, reduce the fiscal...
Facing huge financial crunch, the Railways has invited suggestions from the...
RBI is likely to have reached broadly similar conclusions since it did cut...
The gems and jewellery sector, one of the focus areas of the ambitious Make...
If providing a stimulus to growth is the objective now, that would be best...
Experts say investors should be careful, as even a 50-100 bps cut in rates...
You too can send in your suggestion of what the Budget should be like.
In cutting interest rates and giving a boost to the government's efforts to...
The road ministry has put forward two proposals before the Prime Minister's...
The health ministry may face budget cut.
Reversing a six month declining trend, WPI inflation moved up marginally to...
The federal government uses a fiscal year that begins in October; on that...
Divestment in PFC, REC, NHPC, Nalco, Hindustan Copper and NMDC could be...
Indian bond yields may not spike if the government opts to increase spending...
Economic growth depends a lot on what FM announces in the upcoming Union...
As per Indian tax laws, bonus in kind paid to the employees could be...
IT sector has lots of hope from the Union Budget 2014-15.
The Department of Telecom is believed to have sought a 15-year tax holiday...
Pitching for a non-adversarial tax environment, India Inc on Tuesday...