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FRBM panel report likely by Tuesday

But the report will not be made public till the day of the 2017-18 Union Budget

Economic Survey may contain a chapter on demonetisation

CEA, who hasn't said much on the move, may open up in his upcoming survey

Early Budget to accelerate implementation of public projects: Govt

The government has considered the various aspects relating to advancing the date of the presentation

Apr-Oct fiscal deficit at 79% of budget estimates

The deficit at this point of time had stood at 74 per cent in the previous financial year

Budget to focus on higher spending to boost economy: Arun Jaitley

The government is likely to advance the date of budget presentation for 2017-18 to Feb 1 next year

Economists pitch for 'out-of-box' Budget

Provisions should be made to ensure that generation of black money is curbed, suggested economists

Budget overhaul, advancement of session on Cabinet agenda

Early presentation of Budget will ensure that all legislative works are completed before new fiscal

Cabinet approves merging of Rail budget with Union Budget

The decision would lead to presentation of a single Appropriation Bill

If FinMin wants advance data in Jan, we will give it: T C A Anant

Interview with Chief statistician, CSO

Railways to maintain distinct identity: Suresh Prabhu

However, salary will remain the responsibility of the national transporter

Nitish Kumar flays decision to scrap separate Rail budget

Common man has faith on Railway which would be dented by this decision, said Nitish Kumar

Cong questions Railway Budget merger, seeks better services

Party also seeks clarification on surge pricing in select trains

Progress must be made to corporatise railways: Rakesh Mohan

Interview with Rakesh Mohan

The merger is like a divorce, property needs to be separated: Bibek Debroy

Interview with Member, NITI Aayog

Railway employees back Budget merger

The idea of merger with the Union Budget was first mooted by NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy

Budget should focus on fiscal consolidation: Expert

Gita Gopinath wished that the Budget should not bring surprises on taxes

Merger of railway and general Budget will lead to red tapism: Congress

Mallikarjun Kharge also said that it will hit development of the railway network

Budget merger aimed at privatising railways: CPI-M

CPI-M said in a statement that the unilateral step was taken without discussion in the Parliament

Last Railway Budget: Promise vs performance

The railways is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,84,820 cr during the current financial year

Finance Ministry keen to present budget on February 2 or earlier

According to the practice, the general budget is unveiled in Lok Sabha on last working day of Feb