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Budget 2018: What Pranab, Chidambaram & Jaitley did & didn't do in the past

Here are the key highlights of the Union Budgets from 1997 to 2017

Budget 2018: Amfi wants debt-linked savings scheme included in Section 80C

A look at the mutual fund industry's budget expectations from finance minister Arun Jaitley in Union Budget 2018

Budget 2018: Expecting a greater spend on healthcare, says Biocon chairman

'India has affordable access to healthcare, but the need of the hour is a greater investment in this sector'

M&A deals in FMCG sector outlook: Prospects look good, onus on Budget 2018

Experts say, a lot would depend on what measures government takes in the budget

Govt may exceed direct tax collection target of FY18 Budget estimates

Taxmen have been asked to stress on cash collection out of tax arrears and current tax demand raised by the tax department

Domestic miners seek export duty abolition on iron ore up to 62% Fe content

Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (Fimi) and Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association have both sought the duty abolition

Budget 2018 wish list: Smooth launch of REIT, infra status to real estate

The year 2018 is likely to be steady in terms of institutional investment into real estate

Focus on jobs, farms, and fiscal consolidation: Economists tell PM

Economists also favoured re-imposition of the long-term capital gains tax on listed securities and mutual funds

PM-economists meet: Job, farm, manufacturing and exports among focus areas

Niti Aayog Vice- Chairman Rajiv Kumar said over 40 economists and experts shared insightful views on various aspects relating to the economy and policy-making

Ahead of Budget 2018, PM and economists brainstorm on ways to revive growth

The meeting with over 40 economists and sectoral experts came weeks before the NDA-government presents its fifth and final full budget

Arunachal Deputy CM seeks suggestions for doubling farmer's income

The deputy chief minister also called on veterinary and fishery departments to increase their activities, and propose schemes that can supplement the agriculture and horticulture income of the farmers

Budget 2018: Crop insurance scheme likely to get allocation of Rs 130 bn

Under the upgraded crop insurance scheme PMFBY, launched early 2016, farmers pay a very nominal premium and get a full claim for the crop damage

Ahead of Budget, Centre relaxes FDI norms in airlines, retail, construction

The government also relaxed FDI policy for medical devices and audit firms associated with companies receiving overseas funds

Rupee reverses two day steep fall, ends at 11 paise at 63.26 against dollar

The rupee lost a whopping 34 paise in last two days

FDI not worth much without technology transfer, says Subramanian Swamy

Swamy's comments happen to come on a day when the government has announced big bang FDI reforms ahead of the budget next month

Budget 2018: Andhra CM writes to FM for grant through NABARD for projects

He requested that certain projects be funded in the form of 'grants' instead of loans from external agencies

Cushioning the blow

Taxation regime for capital gains from equities needs a relook

News digest: Budget 2018, foreign banks, metro network, and more

From expanding metro footprints to Skoda's growth plan, BS brings you up to date with the latest news

Direct tax boost before Budget: Apr-Dec collection up 18.2% at Rs 6.6 trn

The net direct tax collections represent 67% of total Budget Estimates of direct taxes for FY2017-18 is Rs 9.8 trillion: Finance Ministry

Direct tax collection rises 18.2% in December, gives govt fiscal relief

Fiscal deficit target faced pressure due to lower growth in gross domestic product than estimated in the Budget