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Inflation at record low due to decisive measures: President

Says as a result of the govt's sustained efforts and a series of policy initiatives, the economy is again on the high growth trajectory

Inclusive growth top priority for government: Pranab Mukherjee

The President also said the government was committed to reforms in ease of business, tourism and inclusive development

FM may announce relief on personal taxation in Budget

Income tax exemption limit, medical reimbursement and fixed deposit lock-in under revision

PM reaches out to Opposition; willing to discuss all issues

The PM expressed confidence that the session would proceed in an atmosphere of mutual cooperation

Just Luck: Up To 20% Drop In Subsidies Likely

Subsidies for fuel, fertiliser and food have been a recurring nightmare for Indian finance ministers trying to present a balanced budget

Govt should explore non-tax options to raise revenue: CII

Bats for hastening disinvestments, effecting dilution of residual govt shares in private cos and going ahead with sale of spectrum and mineral blocks

Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea

"How do we give opportunity to many more people? Inheritance tax only helps the lawyers in the society"

Sales elude realty sector, all eyes on Budget

This explains the Indian realty market: Enquiries have gone up substantially in the past six months but home sales have hardly seen an uptake

Social schemes to get fiscal eye

Financial position, spending capacity to play a big role, say sources

A K Bhattacharya: Meeting expectations a big challenge

The finance ministry now has a chief economic advisor, a new finance secretary and the benefit of advice from NITI Aayog

Keep to fiscal path

Risky to stray from deficit target in Budget

Budget session important as people look at it with lot of hope: PM

Prime Minister assures political parties that all issues raised by them will be discussed in an appropriate manner

PM reaches out to Oppn, seeks cooperation for smooth Budget

He said, leaders of all the political parties should collectively ensure proper utilisation of time in both Houses of Parliament

HSBC sees Budget focusing on public investment-led growth

The report also expects the government to revise the goods and service tax roadmap with realistic deadlines.

Rajnath meets farmer representatives on land ordinance

Sources said farmer representatives told Rajnath Singh that govt had brought the ordinance without proper consultation

Handset makers seek tax breaks, subsidies to grow domestic manufacturing in Budget

The collateral benefits are greater employment opportunities, higher quality standards and better pricing

Govt braces up for tough budget session, 44 items on agenda

BJP-led NDA faces uphill task in getting bills aimed at replacing ordinances passed

Mines Ordinance to be tabled in Lok Sabha sans changes

Many states have already expressed reservations about certain provisions

Govt may announce incentives for medical devices sector

It has recommended that the basic customs duty be hiked from 5% to 10% in the next Budget

Incentives to boost job market on anvil: experts

The 'Make in India' campaign has raised expectations pertaining to more measures in Union Budget for the job market growth