Page 22 - Union Budget 2016

Govt paying mere 'lip service' to manufacturing sector: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

She said that ease of doing business in India has not improved and there is no consistency in policies

Moody's flags govt's dilemma on fiscal front

Despite fiscal consolidation, deficits and debt to be higher than comparable economies, it says

Kevin Rudd: Bringing India's growth online

Observers will be looking for signs that India, today the world's fastest expanding economy, will continue to grow at pace, and help shore up a slumping global economy

Budget 2016: Debate, discuss but do not disrupt Parliament, says President

The President remarks assume significance in the context of repeated disruption of business on various issues, loss of time of Parliament and the stalling of legislative business in Rajya Sabha where the government lacks majority

Budget 2016: Laws being amended to promote ease of business, says President Mukherjee

He said significant steps have been taken to reform institutions, simplify procedures and repeal obsolete laws

Budget 2016: Effective steps against cross-border terrorism, says President Mukherjee

He said the govt is is fully committed to firmly deal with all challenges concerning the security of the country

Budget 2016: Indian economy a haven of stability, says President Mukherjee

He said India has jumped 12 places on ease of doing ranking of World Bank while foreign investment inflow has risen 39%

Budget 2016: President Mukherjee for debate, discussion; not disruption of Parliament

He called upon all MPs to discharge their responsibilities in a spirit of cooperation and mutual accommodation

Budget 2016: Hope parliament session is fruitful, says PM Modi

He further added that several opposition parties showed a positive attitude at all party meetings

Budget 2016: Ready to discuss all issues in session, says Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu added that all issues that the Congress wants to be discussed will be taken up after the budget gets passed

Budget Session 2016: JNU, GST and more await NDA government

A quick rundown on the key bills marked for the session, as well as contentious issues that could derail Parliament

House business

The government on Monday said it had prioritised 32 business items for the Budget session, which include 11 Bills pending in the Rajya Sabha and one in the Lok Sabha.A look at the Bills:Bills to be introduced in the Lok Sabha (LS)| The Finance Bill, 2016| The Enemy Property (Amendment & Validation) Bill, 2016 - to replace an ordinance| The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016| The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016Bills pending in LS| The Lokpal and Lokayuktas and other related Law (Amendment) Bill, 2014Bills passed by LS, pending in the Rajya Sabha (RS)| The GST Constitution Amendment Bill (as reported by a Select Committee of Rajya Sabha)| The Bureau of Indian Standards Bill, 2015| The Industries (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015| The Appropriation Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2015| The Repealing and Amending (Third) Bill, 2015| The National Waterways Bill, 2015| The Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2015| The Whistle Blowers' Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015|

Govt to withdraw land Bill in Budget session

The ministry of parliamentary affairs has listed the Bill for withdrawal in its list of business for the session

Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot: Das

India's projected 7.6% growth this year can be considered very good, says economic affairs secretary in pre-Budget video

Budget 2016: Ashok Leyland expects roadmap for GST, R&D incentives

The company expects continued investment into infrastructure, funding to public transport development, new smart cities

Congress assures support to govt in Budget Session

Congress has presented 5-6 topics to them, including Arunachal, inflation, excise duty and they said they can have a discussion on it

Opposition calls all-party meeting 'formality'; indicates stormy start to Budget session

When asked whether GST Bill can be passed in the second half of the session, Mallikarjun Kharge evaded a direct reply

Economic Affairs Secretary says 7.6% growth for this year 'very significant'

The secretary said that India remains a bright spot amid the global slowdown

Gains intact for fourth straight day; Budget session eyed

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 80 points up at 23,789 while the Nifty50 closed at 7,235, up 24 points

Time to change meaningless income-tax exemptions

Many exemptions make little sense, such as a monthly exemption of Rs 100 for college education and Rs 300 for hostel fees