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January 30, 2022, Sunday
Inflation is BJP's biggest political problem, making voters sullen
Budget 2022 needs to change opinion in the country, if only to divert attention from unemployment and inflation.
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January 28, 2022, Friday
200 mn jobs missing from Indian economy: Budget must address this crisis
If the government risks keeping its $200 billion fiscal spigots open, then it must aim to give the pandemic-scarred working class ...
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February 02, 2021, Tuesday
Close look shows Union Budget's 137% increase on healthcare is illusory
It is unclear as to why Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for vaccines, writes K Sujatha Rao.
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February 02, 2021, Tuesday
Budget proposes astute reforms, simultaneous action for supply and demand
Kudos to the Finance Minister for opening up all the taps to invest in infrastructure, writes Shailesh Haribhakti.
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February 01, 2021, Monday
Budget showcases govt's strong strategic push for growth-oriented roadmap
The sharp and targeted focus on infrastructure, capex, health, education, financial sector reforms and fiscal credibility have ...
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February 01, 2021, Monday
Forward-looking Budget eases tax compliance; ball in GST council's court
Budget can be viewed as a positive and a forward-looking in line with promoting the vision of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', coupled ...
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January 29, 2021, Friday
Economic Survey tries hard to dispel stigma of overusing fiscal policy
Given the government's cautious fiscal response to the pandemic so far, it seems unlikely that it will drop the ball on ...
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February 02, 2018, Friday
Best days of mid-cap and small-cap segments are over: Samir Arora
Interview with founder and fund manager, Helios Capital
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December 25, 2016, Sunday
Budget ideas for Finance Ministry
These include overall hike deduction limit to Rs 3.5 lakh, extend LTA benefit to international trips
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September 22, 2016, Thursday
The merger is like a divorce, property needs to be separated: Bibek Debroy
Interview with Member, NITI Aayog
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March 04, 2016, Friday
Maintaining fiscal deficit at 3.5 % of GDP is a bold decision: C Rangarajan
However, allocation of Rs 25,000 crore for PSU banks is inadequate, former PMEAC said
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March 02, 2016, Wednesday
A V Rajwade: The Budget - A few question marks
Are monetary and exchange rate policies adding to the NPA burden? Is inefficiency of governance causing time and cost overruns ...
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March 02, 2016, Wednesday
Premvir Das: In need of disproportionately more attention
The total fund allocation for the defence sector in annual Budgets is unlikely to change much in the future. But modernisation of ...
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March 02, 2016, Wednesday
Comprehensive, yet focused: Keki Mistry
Undoubtedly, the finance minister's goal is to ensure that India remains a beacon of hope by being on a growth path that matches ...
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March 02, 2016, Wednesday
Intent positive, delivery suspect: Ravi Uppal
Increased incomes and modernisation of practices in the farm and rural industrial sector will have a huge positive impact
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March 02, 2016, Wednesday
Fertile ground for farmers: Sumant Sinha
The power sector also has had its fair share of incentives, though not all are specifically spelt out in the Budget
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March 01, 2016, Tuesday
Enormous resistances at Nifty 7,250-7,300 levels
Although it ended Budget session in the red, there was a big bounce on Tuesday, as the index moved up by over three per cent and ...
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March 01, 2016, Tuesday
Ashok K Lahiri: The challenge of bank recapitalisation
Need to allow government shareholding in public sector banks to come down below 51 per cent
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March 01, 2016, Tuesday
A K Bhattacharya: Budget with a difference
The Budget chose to stick to an ambitious disinvestment programme for 2016-17 and laid a special emphasis on agriculture and ...
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March 01, 2016, Tuesday
Rajiv Memani: Time to improve on the good work done
The Budget has proposed reform in tax administration, curbing black money and reporting a company's activities. These measures ...