It's a weird, non-ambitious budget: Nitish Kumar

 Tue, 26 February 2013
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15:08

Hike in freight cost to hit Northeast India

Due to this move, prices of several commodities including Cement and Steal are likely to go up as transportation will become costlier.Rake length increased from 9 cars to 12 cars for 80 services in Kolkata and 30 services in Chennai.
14:42

No other Rail Minister has unleashed such wrath: Mulayam

While the UPA government was all praises for the Rail Budget presented by Pawan Kumar Bansal, the Opposition slammed it as an anti-BJP states Budget, with Gopinath Munde even going to the extent of calling it a Rae Bareli budget.There is nothing for Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Bihar in...
14:21
New freight rates from April 1.
14:16

Bansal on green initiatives

Railways to set up of Railway Energy Management Company (REMC) to harness potential of solar and wind energy.Railways to set up 75 MW capacity windmill plants and energizing 1000 level crossings with solar power.Railways to deploy new generation energy efficient electric locomotives and EMUs.More...
14:13
At 1410 hours, the BSE is down 231 points at 19,099.97, and NSE is down 69 points at 5,785.30. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
14:06
Indian Railways also joins Select Club running freight trains of more than 10000 tonne load.
14:05
It is a Rae Barelli Budget: Gopinath Munde
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It is not a populist but a principled Budget: Salman Khurshid
14:03
There is nothing for Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh in the Rail Budget: BJP.
14:01
Mulayam Singh: It is the worst Rail Budget, and anti-people.
13:54

BJP slams Rail Budget

Bharatiya Janat Party terms Rail budget as Rae Bareli budget; says NDA-ruled states ignored. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Measures initiated to deal with elephant related accidents: Bansal #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013 #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Provision of portable fire extinguishers in Guard-cum-Brake...
13:46

Markets sink deeper

At 1345 hours, the BSE is down 219 points at 19,112.50, and NSE is down 66 points at 5,789.20. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
13:39

Sensex nosedives

Shares of Jet Airways today tanked more than 11 per cent amid investor concerns whether its stake sale deal with Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad would materialise.According to media reports, fresh hurdles have come up in the Jet-Etihad deal. There were also reports that the UAE-based carrier was...
13:30
27 passenger trains, 9 EMUs to be introduced. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Deregulation of diesel prices and hike in electricity tariff to result in a burden of Rs 5,100 crore in 2013-14. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013500-km new lines to be completed in 2013-14. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Planned investment...
13:28

Railway stocks under pressure, tank as much as 8%

Share prices of companies that cater to the railway sector were under pressure and tanked as much as 8 per cent on the bourses as Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal delivered his maiden Rail Budget in the Lok Sabha.Kalindee Rail Nirman was the largest loser and dropped 8.10 per cent on the BSE,...
13:23
Bansal's Rail Budget: Complete coverage
13:21
Railway revenues to show a balance of Rs 12,506 crore in 2013-14. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Planned investment of Rs 63,363 crore for 2013-14, including Rs 600 crore from PPP route. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Diesel price hike added Rs 3,300 crore to fuel bill of Railways. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-20135...
13:20

Markets still down

Dynamic fuel adjustment component to be introduced on freight rates from April one, that will result in less thanfive per cent increase in rates. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013An independent Rail Tariff Authority has been formalised. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013At 1318 hours, the BSE is down 185 points...
13:17
5.2 per cent growth in passenger traffic expected in 2013-14. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railway hopes to end 2013-14 with a balance of Rs 12,506 crore. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013 Operating ratio expected to improve to 87.8 per cent in 2013-14 from 88.8 per cent in the current fiscal....
13:16
Railways to set up a Debt Service Fund. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railways' freight loading traffic scaled down by 100 million tonnes from 1025 million tonnes because of economicslowdown. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Freight earning to grow by 9 per cent to Rs 93,554 crore....
13:15

Tatkal fee to be hiked

Rs 3,000 crore loan from Finance Ministry re-paid with interest by Railways this financial year. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
13:10
Will strive to work for a zero accident scenario: Bansal #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Have to raise Rs 95000 cr in next 4 yrs; calls for paradigm shift in resource generation, says the Rail Minister #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Overwhelmed by demands for new projects after I took over: Bansal...
13:09
Indian Railway Institute for Financial Management to be set up at Secunderabad to train rail officers on a regular basis. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Operating ratio for FY 13 seen at 88.8%, says Railway minister. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013New coach manufacturing and maintenance facilities to be set...
13:08

To ban use of plastic catering, Bansal

47,000 vacancies for weaker sections and physically challenged to be filled up soon. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Indian Railway Institute for Financial Management to be set up at Secunderabad to train rail officers on a regularbasis. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Rail Min: Have identified 347 projects...
13:03
Railways to target Rs 1 lakhs crore of PPP projects in 12th Plan. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Smoke and fire detection system envisaged and fire extinguishers to be kept in guard vans. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Rs 4000 crore envisaged for Coal mine connectivity projects, says Railway minister....
13:02
Railways is aware of the problems of the IRCTC website, and will create a next generation e-ticketing system by end of this year, Bansal said. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railways plans 75MW wind power generation. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Seek states cooperation to increase PPP projects....
13:02
Railway Energy Management Company to be set up to harness solar and wind energy. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railways is aware of the problems of the IRCTC website, and will create a next generation e-ticketing system by end of this year, Bansal said. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Next generation...
12:59

Nifty slips below 5,800

At 1257 hours, the BSE is down 161 points at 19,170.29, and NSE is down 52 points at 5,802.80. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:58
Rs 9000 crore investments expected including Rs 3,800 crore in port connectivity and Rs 800 crore in iron ore minesconnectivity. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:56
Rail Budget: For all news and views, click here
12:55
In his maiden Budget speech, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced a slew of passenger-friendly measures such as free wi-fi on trains and bio-toilets. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013While emphasising that Railways continues to operate in losses, Bansal said there is a need to make the...
12:51
Common rail-bus ticket to be introduced for Katra-Vaishnodevi pilgrims. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013New train Azadi Express to places linked with the freedom struggle to be introduced, fares to be concessional. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railways set to enter 1 billion ton freight club of China,...
12:49
At 1247 hours, the BSE is down 195 points at 19,136.31, and NSE is down 64 points at 5,791.00 #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
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Internet booking to be strengthened with next-generation e-ticketing system to eliminate delays. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-201340% of consequential accidents accounted for level crossing #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013No of passenger trains increased from 8897 in 2002 to 12335 in 2011-12...
12:46

Railways will use Aadhar data base

Special A/C coaches 'Anubhuti' to be introduced in select Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains to give excellent ambiencewith commensurate fare. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railways will use Aadhar data base for bookings and validation of passengers. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013SMS alert service being rolled...
12:42

No of passenger trains increased

Identification of 104 stations for upgradation in places with more than one million population and of religious significance: Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Railways to set up six more Rail Neer bottling plants: Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Free wi-fi facility to be provided in select...
12:37

Markets extend losses

At 1235 hours, the BSE is down 162 points at 19,170.09, and NSE is down 52 points at 5,803.40. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:37
Rs one lakh crore to be raised from public-private partnership, Rs 1.05 lakh crore through internal resources inthe 12th Plan, says Railway Minister P K Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013Elimination of 10,700 unmanned level crossings targeted during the Plan; no more new such crossings to be...
12:35

12th Plan railway size to be Rs 5.19 lakh crore

Losses to railways on account of passenger traffic likely to mount to Rs 24,600 crore in 2012-13 from Rs 22,500 crore in2011-12. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-201312th Plan railway size to be Rs 5.19 lakh crore, with gross budgetary support of Rs 1.94 lakh crore. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:27

Both BSE, NSE are trading in the negative

At 1226 hours, the BSE is down 138 points at 19,193.68, and NSE is down 47 points at 5,807.45. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:26

Many important projects not being funded on time

Targets need to be much higher for railways: Pawan Kumar Bansal #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:20
Overwhelmed by demands for new projects after I took over: Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:19

Markets trade cautiously

At 1218 hours, the BSE is down 142 points at 19,189.67, and NSE is down 46 points at 5,809.10. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:18
Railway losses are mounting, says Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:18
There's always demand for more trains, says Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:17
Howsoever high a flight may be, we must remain connected to the ground, says Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:16
Railways must be financially stable: bansal
12:14

1st Rail Budget by a Congress minister in 17 yrs

Pawan Kumar bansal starts his speech with the usual homage to Congress leaders. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:11
At 1210 hours, the BSE is down 145 points at 19,187.02, and NSE is down 45 points at 5,809.95. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
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To check what the Rail Minister has to offer, please click here!
12:07

Expect a better Rail Budget 2013 than last year

We are far behind China, they already have high speed trains running at 350 km per hour. When can we have those things? says A P Verma of Kalindee Rail Nirman. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:04

High expectations from Pawan Kumar Bansal

Safety should be the prime consideration and for that modernisation is necessary: Dinesh Trivedi, former Railways Minister. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:02
Want to know people's reaction after I present the Rail Budget: Bansal. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
12:01
Rail fare hikes should be justified by provision of facilities: Pawan Bansal's wife. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
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People demand better food, clean toilets, safety for passengers in trains. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
11:59
At 1157 hours, the BSE  is down 124 points at 19,207.22, and NSE is down 39 points at 5,815.50. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
11:55

Rail stocks still down

Nifty in red; Kalindee falls 3% ahead of Rail Budget. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
11:52
Railway stocks derail: Titagarh Wagons down 3%. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
11:47
Lalu Prasad Yadav while going to the Parliament for the Railway budget, said he doe snot have much hope. #Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
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Lalu Prasad Yadav while going to the Parliament for the Railway budget, said he doe snot have much hope.#Discuss-Rail-Budget-2013
11:43
At 1143 hours, the BSE  is down 129 points at 19,203.18, and NSE is down 40 points at 5,814.70.
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Will Mr Bansal hike fares? Click here for complete coverage
11:34
According to sources, passengers fares will be hiked again.
11:34

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal arrives at Parliament

Railways to introduce 26 passenger trainsRailways may plan higher reservation and cancellation fee
11:16

What Mr Bansal may announce in the Budget

Fuel adjustment component may be added to passenger farePassenger amenities cess may be introducedMore rail projects in UP, likely.Separation of passenger, freight lines expected
10:58

What else to expect from the Rail Budget

Safety and modernisation measuresRise in freight ratesSpeedier trainsDevelopment of stationsBetter cleanliness and hygieneSeparation of passenger and freight train linesDeveloping a corporate cultureNew tax on passenger amenitiesFuel cess on passenger faresMore projects for Uttar Pradesh
10:50

Rail related stocks extend losses ahead of budget

According to Economic Times, with a railway fare hike having already been implemented, the Railway Budget 2013 may not hold too many surprises for the common man.As ET points out, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has already announced his intention to introduce 100 new trains, including...
10:28
Stocks like, Kernex Microsystems, Zicom Electronic, Titagarh Wagons, Kalindee Rail, Bartronics India and BEML have been under pressure for the past few sessions as investors have minimal optimism from the Budget.
10:26

Railways related stocks extend losses ahead of budget

Despite a 25 per cent revenue growth for Railways, this year, mainly supported by increase in freight rates, Today's Railway Budget may be a lackluster one. Volume growth has only been 5 per cent.
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Mrs Bansal says, fare hike is okay only if Railway gives better services.
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Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal is set to present his maiden Rail Budget on Tuesday.While a hike in rail fare seems to be imminent, the Rail Minister is also likely to announce many new trains and safety and modernisation measures.
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Pawan Kumar Bansal to present Rail Budget at 12

1st Congress Rail minister in 17 years prepares to present the Budget.Rail Budget: Fare hike likely; expect new trains, steps likely for women's safety.

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