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Govt widens service tax base

It aims to mop up an additional Rs 7,525 crore from the segment this fiscal

APAs to cover previous 4 yrs deals, to reduce TP disputes: FM

He said a new "range concept" would be introduced in line with the international practices

Jaitley pushes for housing to all by 2022 scheme

He announced setting up a Mission on Low Cost Affordable Housing to be anchored by NHB

River linking can yield 'rich dividends': Jaitley

He allocated Rs 100 crore in his maiden budget to expedite preparation of detailed project reports

Rs 53,706 crore allocated for North Eastern region: FM

He sought to end the 'sense of isolation' of the region proposing a slew of proposals

Govt targets additional Rs 26,763 cr via customs duty

In the last fiscal, the govt collected Rs 1,75,056 crore as customs duty

'Positive' budget has brought back 'hope' into economy: BJP

Party said it also lays the building blocks for our dream of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

Govt to set up export mission, extend 24x7 customs clearance: FM

Minister also proposed to implement an 'Indian Customs Single Window Project' to facilitate trade

Rupee logs worst drop in a month, down 44p at 60.19 vs dollar

Today's fall of 44 paise, or 0.74 per cent, is the worst drop of since the 52 paise plunge on June 13, 2014

USIBC welcomes increase in FDI limit in insurance, defence

The council termed Union Budget as an overall important first step toward India's economic revival

Companies to mandatorily adopt new accounting standards by 2016-17

There is an urgent need to converge the current Indian accounting standards with the IFRS, says FM

Budget signals drive for higher growth: TCS

Chandrasekaran said the budget has spelt out its commitment to public-private partnerships

Goa: BJP welcomes budget, Congress critical

Congress state spokesman Durgadas Kamat said there was no financial concession or a relief package for Goa

Growth, investment dominates Jaitley's budget speech

During his over two-hour-long speech, he referred to the term 'growth' for at least 31 times and to 'investment' for 34 times

All depts to integrate with eBiz platform by December end: FM

The platform will make all business and investment related clearances and compliances available on a 24x7 single portal

Four new AIIMS to come up with a corpus of Rs 500 crore

AIIMS has emerged as north India's best government hospital with over 1,800 beds

Budget can help create 5-8 million jobs in next 3-4 years: Experts

Jaitley said manufacturing sector in particular needs a push for job creation

Chhattisgarh chief minister welcomes Union Budget

Raman Singh said that the the proposals were indication of good days ahead

Allocation for modernization of state police forces raised to Rs 3000 crores

He said a sum of Rs 150 crore has also been ear-marked for the construction of Marine Police Station, Jetties and purchase of boats etc

Strict mechanism to control fuel quality being put in place: Govt

The minister added that sufficient quantity of coal will be provided to power producers, thereby unlocking the dead investments