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Commendable moves but implementation will be key: Y M Deosthalee
Welcomes measures include a road map for fiscal consolidation of 3% of GDP by fiscal 2016-17, GST roadmap by the end of the year
 "Commendable moves but implementation will be key: Y M Deosthalee")
 "On the tried path, but practical: Madan Sabnavis")
 "Skill training will give retail sector a boost: Avani Davda")
 "Infrastructure and housing are clearly two focus areas: Abhishek Lodha")
Positive steps to revive economic growth: Sunil Kaushal
Says fiscal consolidation has been given a priority
 "Positive steps to revive economic growth: Sunil Kaushal")
 "Now, let's get down to serious business: Sanjiv Bajaj")
Timely execution of intent will be the clincher: Ajay S Shriram
Says the industry is happy with the Budget, hails an inverted tax structure
 "Timely execution of intent will be the clincher: Ajay S Shriram")
My Budget: Piyush Pandey
Terms it as very progressive Budget with a vision for the future
 "My Budget: Piyush Pandey")
Oil & Gas: Duty relief a plus but no big-ticket moves a let-down
The government's plan to bring in PPP to complete the gas grid across the country was viewed positively
 "Oil & Gas: Duty relief a plus but no big-ticket moves a let-down")
Online, mobile ads turn costlier
These will now attract service tax; print media continues to be exempt from paying service tax
 "Online, mobile ads turn costlier")
India Inc: Focus on investment, not consumption
Budget proposals will benefit capex-intensive sectors, but may hit consumer goods by way of lower demand
 "India Inc: Focus on investment, not consumption")
Real Estate: Boost for property buyers
Relaxations on Reits, FDI and tax fronts to ensure more capital for players
Consumer goods: Consumption takes centre stage
Soaps, TV sets and footwear to get cheaper; imported electronic goods, aerated drinks, cigarettes to cost more
 "Consumer goods: Consumption takes centre stage")
Coastal, inland water transport to get push
Experts say transportation via inland waterways would cut cost of logistics to a great extent
 "Coastal, inland water transport to get push")
Expect a little relief as you plan your monthly budget
Soaps, deodorants to be cheaper; aerated drinks will not be as sweet
 "Expect a little relief as you plan your monthly budget")
Govt spending on capex gets a push
Total expenditure for 2014-15 is pegged at Rs 17,94,892 cr, 1.79% more than the interim Budget
 "Govt spending on capex gets a push")
 "Jaitley accepts 'challenge', sticks to fisc targets")
FM has taken care of all his constituencies: Rajiv Kumar
Says the FM has given some relief to aam aadmi by raising the income tax exemption limits by Rs 50,000
 "FM has taken care of all his constituencies: Rajiv Kumar")
 "The focus on smart cities was satisfying: Firdose Vandrevala")
 "Fiscal gap targets, if achieved, look promising: Anant Goenka")