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Guidelines fair and open to all, says India Inc
Corporates aspiring for banking licences believe this move will change the face of the financial services industry
 "Guidelines fair and open to all, says India Inc")
New banks: RBI welcomes all, but sets stiff riders
Final norms remove bar on sectors; applications to be accepted till July 1
 "New banks: RBI welcomes all, but sets stiff riders")
FinMin expects RBI to issue licenses by FY 14 end
On allowing real estate, brokerage companies, the ministry says any sector can't be excluded
 "FinMin expects RBI to issue licenses by FY 14 end")
Home, auto loans get cheaper
SBI cuts base rate by five bps, HDFC Bank lowers vehicle loan rates by 25-50 bps
Budget may introduce new tax regime for SEZ units
New model suggested under proposed Direct Taxes Code Bill
 "Budget may introduce new tax regime for SEZ units")
MP reduces entry tax on domestic LPG
The state budget proposes to have an expenditure of Rs 91,946 crore in 2013-14
 "MP reduces entry tax on domestic LPG")
Budget may woo foreign investors
Reuters polls says govt's resolve to cut spending and giveaways will reignite investor confidence
 "Budget may woo foreign investors")
RBI fears Budget may leave less room for rate cuts
An austere Budget may unintentionally add to the current inflationary pressure, says the central bank
 "RBI fears Budget may leave less room for rate cuts")
M&E sector's Budget wishes
The industry wants relief, rationalisation of multiple taxes; says govt policy hindering growth, while help would ensure transofrmation
 "M&E sector's Budget wishes")
President's address to Parliament
Budget session begins today
 "President's address to Parliament")
Media, Entertainment Ind hopes for rationalisation of taxes
Not just broadcasting; radio, animation & gaming—are also eyeing transformation with advent of new technologies
 "Expect tariff-related measures in Budget to tackle duty inversion")
 "Budget likely to provide for access to medicines")
Finance ministry fine-tuning guidelines for transfer pricing modes
Clear rules for handling intangibles, beneficial ownership in the offing in 2013-14
 "Finance ministry fine-tuning guidelines for transfer pricing modes")
Govt likely to give GST outline in Budget
FM to meet states on Feb 14, approve key decisions
 "Govt likely to give GST outline in Budget")
FM comments spark hopes of STT changes
Investors expect the government to abolish tax on delivery-based transactions in the cash segment
More sectors likely to attract tax collected at source
To plug revenue leakages, govt mulls move as part of Budget proposals
 "More sectors likely to attract tax collected at source")
Chidu-nomics - the threat within
Preventing managed rupee depreciation is a key internal inconsistency in the finance minister's economic prescription
 "Chidu-nomics - the threat within")
Chidambaram to hold pre-budget consultations with Cong leaders tomorrow
Partymen are expected to pitch for measures to woo the middle class, the youth and ask for a better deal for farmers