Banks on telecom, road toll and advertising to swell his revenue, though by how much isn't clear
Promises to limit fiscal deficit at 4.1% of GDP; Gives optimistic tax revenue estimates; Offers sops to manufacturers, individual taxpayers, markets; But makes tobacco, soft drinks more expensive
Interview with Finance Minister
The mood in Lok Sabha as finance minister Arun Jaitley presented Modi government's maiden Union Budget
Government of FDI, by FDI and for FDI: Mamata Banerjee
Is it time to make the Budget conform to the more governance, less government promise of the BJP
Central assistance sees 184% jump with more direct routing of funds
Corporate India is happy with the non-adversarial approach towards tax disputes and thrust on infrastructure
BJP insists the Budget favours the weaker sections, its political rivals say it promotes big business
Spending hike is best part of low-key India Budget
It seems an 'eager to please' Budget, says the actor
Says the Budget lays foundation for the beginning of a journey towards a sustained growth of 7-8%
The VJ and anchor says development of super-cities is a highlight of the Budget
Says FM deserves compliments for increasing FDI limits in insurance sector