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Jaitley hints at special steps to boost public spending
The Minister underlined the need for stepping up public investments in infrastructure sector to boost economic growth
 "Jaitley hints at special steps to boost public spending")
 "FM meets bankers, allied seniors on Budget")
Need to gradually rationalise all subsidies: Jaitley
The FM added that there was also need to ensure stability in policies to attract investment and drive growth
Budget sops likely for gems and jewellery sector
A major driver of country's exports, the sector is one of 25 focus segments identified by govt for 'Make in India' campaign
 "Budget sops likely for gems and jewellery sector")
Inflation, factory output data warrant monetary easing in 2015: Experts
HSBC expects 50 bps in rate cuts in 2015
 "Inflation, factory output data warrant monetary easing in 2015: Experts")
The new face of economic team at North Block
Less than two months before the Union Budget for 2015-16, Business Standard takes a look at the expert team at work
 "The new face of economic team at North Block")
Land Acquisition Act is a welcome step: M Murali
Interview with Managing Director, Shriram Properties
 "Land Acquisition Act is a welcome step: M Murali")
Andhra Pradesh MPs demand new trains, better facilities
MPs from Guntur and Vijayawada said more passenger amenities should be made available at all railway stations in the new capital region
 "Andhra Pradesh MPs demand new trains, better facilities")
DoT for 15-yr tax holiday for domestic mobile manufacturing, lower VAT
Says domestic market demand for mobile phone is expected to hit 1 lakh crore for the first time in 2015
 "DoT for 15-yr tax holiday for domestic mobile manufacturing, lower VAT")
Centre will increase budget for northeast, says minister
The minister also directed the North East Council to submit reports every month on the development work being carried in the region
 "Centre will increase budget for northeast, says minister")
Rail budget high on promises but low on design: Agencies
It said the budget does not state a clear strategy to meet requirements
 "Rail budget high on promises but low on design: Agencies")
More premium trains likely in rail Budget
The premium trains will be the focus area as the project has been the revenue generator for the loss-making passenger operations
 "More premium trains likely in rail Budget")
Rlys may diversify freight basket
The move aims to tap into 17 additional commodities including sugar, milk, agricultural products and laterite
 "Rlys may diversify freight basket")
Rail Budget to propose X-ray system to detect faults in trains
A new academy for advanced training of RPF personnel, which is long overdue, also likely to be proposed
 "Rail Budget to propose X-ray system to detect faults in trains")
Rlys to focus on private funds, modernisation
Railways are also exploring options to utilise the space above platforms for commercial development
Kickstart Indian Railways to boost economy
Indian railways should continue to invest into its upgradation and modernization in order for the Indian economy to grow.
PM Modi faces uphill task to put railways on track
Among the goals is bringing much more private money into railways
Karnataka looks for greater support from Railway Budget
New line works on the Hubli-Dharwad-Kittur-Belgaum, Haveri-Gadag routes are being demanded
 "Karnataka looks for greater support from Railway Budget")
Rail stocks zoom before Budget
Most have rallied between 10 and 50 per cent in a month compared to a less than 3 per cent rise in the Sensex
 "Rail stocks zoom before Budget")