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Expect a new education policy in 2015-16: Dhiraj Mathur
Dhiraj Mathur, Partner & Leader Education, PwC India, answers questions on education and Budget 2015
PM for taking full advantage of prevailing global environment
At the maiden meet of NITI Aayog, PM Modi said that India must develop fast to meet the aspirations of the people
 "PM for taking full advantage of prevailing global environment")
PM seeks ideas on budget at NITI Aayog's maiden meet
The suggestions were mainly related to the high growth roadmap for the Indian economy
 "PM seeks ideas on budget at NITI Aayog's maiden meet")
Jaitley hints at more spending cuts
Spending cuts expected to be over and above 10% the govt has already announced to meet fiscal deficit target
 "Jaitley hints at more spending cuts")
Common man's voice should be reflected in budget: NHRC
NHRC Chairman Justice K G Balakrishnan says for a successful democracy, the voice of common man should be reflected in policy formulation
 "Common man's voice should be reflected in budget: NHRC")
Jaitley hints at reform-packed Budget, pruning of expenditure
statement comes on heels of govt already touching 99% of market borrowing estimated in the Budget, as of November end
 "Jaitley hints at reform-packed Budget, pruning of expenditure")
Tamil Nadu govt 'open' to float SPV with Indian Railways
State administration says it would bring land and that could be treated as equity for rail projects
 "Tamil Nadu govt 'open' to float SPV with Indian Railways")
FY16 disinvestment target to be around Rs 43,000 cr
In FY15 Budget, the govt had targeted Rs 43,425 crore from PSUs' stake sale
 "FY16 disinvestment target to be around Rs 43,000 cr")
Telecom ministry wants Budget boost for making of equipment
It has said such benefits would help lower the cost of services and in the goal of affordable telephony
 "Telecom ministry wants Budget boost for making of equipment")
Towards fewer distortions
Instead of tweaks, need to simplify tax system
Not out of the woods yet, says Rajan
Says RBI is still trying to understand the data and will wait till Feb 9 when the quarterly growth numbers will be released by govt
 "Not out of the woods yet, says Rajan")
India has over 100 mn citizens over the age of 65: Rana Mehta
Rana Mehta Partner and Leader Healthcare, PwC India, replies to questions on the impact of the Budget on the healthcare sector
 "Budget 2015-16: A lot hinges on crude oil prices")
Govt mulls scrapping dividend tax
Indian companies have to pay additional tax on any amount distributed or paid out to shareholders
 "Govt mulls scrapping dividend tax")
FY16 disinvestment target to be around Rs 43,000 crore
This fiscal, govt has raised Rs 24,400 cr via SAIL and CIL; it is racing against time to meet Rs 43,425 cr target
Falling oil prices pull Jaitley's Budget out of the fire
Fall in oil prices has given Jaitley headroom fro subsidy reforms that will reduce fiscal deficit
 "Falling oil prices pull Jaitley's Budget out of the fire")
FinMin mulling hiking lock-in period for PPF account
The NDA government would present its Budget for 2015-16 on February 28
Transparency first
Govt must not dilute know-your-customer norms for FIIs
Realty sector seeks more tax sops on REITs
State govts should provide some incentives such as lower stamp duty on properties under REITs, says CREDAI Chairman
Rajan favours raising savings limit beyond Rs 1.5 lakh for tax benefits
Says RBI would like to see quality fiscal consolidation with a shift to capital spending rather than on mistargeted subsidies
 "Rajan favours raising savings limit beyond Rs 1.5 lakh for tax benefits")