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Alok Kumar: The myth of falling social sector spend

The funds flow has not decreased; rather the pattern of its devolution has been modified for greater autonomy to the states. Hopefully, this will result in greater efficiency in spending and better ou

Alok Kumar: The myth of falling social sector spend
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 10:04 PM IST

Railways to slash operational cost; curb working expenses

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will present his second Rail Budget on Feb 25

Railways to slash operational cost; curb working expenses
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 5:26 PM IST

Budget 2016: Solar industry seeks tax sops, financial support

Government has ambitious plans for deployment of 175 GW renewable power capacities by 2022

Budget 2016: Solar industry seeks tax sops, financial support
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 5:02 PM IST

Raise personal IT exemption limit to Rs 4 lakh: Assocham

It also demanded additional incentives for savings and higher tax allowance for expenditure on education and health

Raise personal IT exemption limit to Rs 4 lakh: Assocham
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 3:55 PM IST

Pellet makers seek extension of EPCG scheme

5% levy, exorbitant railway freight charges impact pellet exports

Pellet makers seek extension of EPCG scheme
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 1:46 PM IST

Disquieting decline in India Inc's sales, profit

Budget will have to grapple with the twin imperatives of raising investment and reviving demand

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 12:20 PM IST

IIP, inflation trends call for drastic steps

Industrial output data reveals that the manufacturing sector continues to be in trouble

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 12:17 PM IST

Banking reforms coming: Jaitley

Says committed to having PSBs managed professionally, a stable tax regime and globally competitive economy

Banking reforms coming: Jaitley
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 12:46 AM IST
Shipping min wants to use road funds for inland waterways
Updated On : 15 Feb 2016 | 12:46 AM IST

Mihir S Sharma: Mr Jaitley's big chance

Structural changes to government finances could be focus of the Union Budget

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 10:09 PM IST

Steel sector hopeful of revival on MIP, FY17 Budget: Sajjan Jindal

Steel sector is hopeful that the country's economy should grow by 8-8.5%

Steel sector hopeful of revival on MIP, FY17 Budget: Sajjan Jindal
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 7:41 PM IST

'Bolder the reforms, the faster and impactful will Make in India be'

Q&A with Banmali Agrawala, GE South Asia President & CEO

'Bolder the reforms, the faster and impactful will Make in India be'
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 6:06 PM IST

Budget:Govt may look at tax benefits for diamond sector in SNZ

Industry seeks turnover tax on trade to not exceed 0.25%; move will help India become a hub of international trading

Budget:Govt may look at tax benefits for diamond sector in SNZ
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 1:08 PM IST

Auto sector wants excise on large cars to be reduced to 20%

Differential in excise duty has grown over the years; incentive for scrapping old vehicles needed, says SIAM

Auto sector wants excise on large cars to be reduced to 20%
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 12:55 PM IST

Railways opts for online fuel management system

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu likely to announce fuel management system in Rail Budget 2016-17

Railways opts for online fuel management system
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 11:49 AM IST

RBI to go for 25 bps rate cut on Apr 5: BofA-ML

BofA-ML also expects Budget 2016-17 to target a fiscal deficit of 3.8%of GDP, a tad lower than financial year 2015-16's 3.9%

RBI to go for 25 bps rate cut on Apr 5: BofA-ML
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 11:42 AM IST

Macro data to dictate trend; stocks to see volatility: experts

Inflation data and IIP will drive action, as will expectations of the budget, they say

Macro data to dictate trend; stocks to see volatility: experts
Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 11:19 AM IST

Pay panel proposals to impact govt's fiscal math: Deutsche Bank

Global financial services firm reports govt may settle for a higher fiscal deficit target of 3.8% in 2016-17

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2016 | 10:38 AM IST
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Updated On : 13 Feb 2016 | 1:07 AM IST

Naidu hopeful of passing bills on realty regulator, GST in Budget session

'I hope Congress, which is supposed to have lot of maturity and experience because they've ruled the country for so many years, understands and cooperates'

Naidu hopeful of passing bills on realty regulator, GST in Budget session
Updated On : 12 Feb 2016 | 4:40 PM IST