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July 18, 2008
Karnataka: BJP presents farmer-friendly budget
April 30, 2008
Now BJP wants Chidambaram to resign
April 14, 2008
Price rise to dominate 2nd phase of Budget session
March 31, 2008
Budget left out 'energy security'
March 19, 2008
How to make farm loan waiver work
March 17, 2008
The East-West symbiosis
Is the Budget relevant to infrastructure?
March 15, 2008
Our goal is to wipe out poverty: FM
Loan waiver payout to be disbursed from July
March 14, 2008
Waiver: Banks to get Rs 60,000 crore cash in 3 yrs
PetroMin blasts FM on tax hit
Rahul Gandhi wants bigger farm loan waiver
March 13, 2008
Child labour? Budget has just Rs 10 per kid!
FM seeks Rs 10,000 cr for farm loan waiver
March 12, 2008
IT firms to assess Budget effect
Education cess: Where is the money going?
More sops likely in foreign trade policy
March 11, 2008
No thanks for a myopic Budget, Mr FM
Ulip service tax: Insurers want clarity
Farm-loan waiver to help two-wheeler sales
Loan waiver: What the real figures reveal
March 10, 2008
Loan waiver brings relief to farmers:Maha Governor
Healthcare, IT sectors happy with tax holiday
Loan waiver: FM to disclose money resources
Why it is a trend-setting Budget
'Loan waiver euphoria will end in a month'
Budget: Infra, food, fertiliser PSUs get a lot
March 08, 2008
Centre only clearing debts nation owes to farmers
Farm loan waiver a woman-friendly initiative
How FM maneuvered the Budget
March 07, 2008
Post-Budget: Subsidies are on the rise
Budget proposal adds to taxmen's powers
March 06, 2008
Waiver: Govt to work with RBI, banks
Budget proposal ends trade in securities tax
March 05, 2008
Chidambaram hints at 14% GST rate
Budget has opened a Pandora's Box
Congress uses Budget to woo farmers
March 04, 2008
How you can save more money now
No problems with loan waiver: Nath
All about the new tax scenario
Budget 2008-09 - Popular or profligate?
Economists doubt budget implementation
LIC may pass on service tax burden to agents
March 03, 2008
BJP flays FM for not taking nation into confidence
No urgent hearing on farm loan waiver: SC
Why loan waiver won't help farmers
E-bike makers unhappy with Budget
Chidambaram: Reformer or deformer?
Inflation still a threat: FM
Excise: 2-wheeler makers demand further cut
A balanced budget, says Moody's
Reverse Mortgage: A failure in India?
Commodity turnover tax, a pain
Budget: Taxes to hit nervous markets
'Off-Budget liabilities acknowledged'
'We wanted to reward taxpayers'
External factors may dampen growth story: FM
PIL filed against debt waiver
Time to buy datacard, DVD or MP3
Tax rejig may not affect drug prices
Farm debt waiver: Banks may get cash-bond mix
Oil firms worried about tax changes
Budgets don't win elections, unless: FM
Govt readies for surge in dollar inflows
Sixth Pay Commission impact may top Rs 20,000 cr
Outlay for Air India cut by 40%
March 01, 2008
Where will FM generate Rs 60,000 cr: BJP
FM's move on agriculture is good!
A good balance of economics & politics
No move towards GST - no reform
It's a case of tax rates vs tax compliance
Vidarbha may not gain from loan waiver
Debt waiver no sweat for banks
Looking up the 'populist' Budget
Why industry missed the tax exemption bus
Budget 2008: Politics over economics
'I'm not back to where I started'
February 29, 2008
Cement: Bad news for companies
Your income tax: How it works now
Auto ancillary: Great boost for industry
Engineering: T&D reforms to aid growth
Energy: Polymer sector will be hit
Steel: Duty scrap will help
Set top boxes to be cheaper
Software: IT/ITES sector will benefit
Clarification: Tax & reverse mortgage
Retail: CST cut from 3% to 2%
Power: Generation companies to benefit
Real estate sector hails Budget
Pharma: Bonanza for healthcare
Govt to use divestment to draw funds
FMCG: Negative for the tobacco sector
Leading NRIs hail budget as progressive
US NRIs feel budget eyes elections
Fertiliser: Demand will go up
5-year tax holiday for setting up hospitals
Budget 08: Some positives, some negatives
FM proposes CTT for comexes
Finance: Infrastructure financing cos to benefit
Not much relief for aviation sector
Budget does away with double taxation on dividends
Hotels: No major impact
Pharma industry welcomes Budget
Auto: Small cars to be cheaper
Banking: PSBs under pressure
Textile: More capital investment
4% more customs duty on power generation
Construction: CENVAT cut a big positive
Telecom: Faster penetration of mobiles
National highways' fund rises by 26.18%
Smart card for foodgrain delivery under PDS
More funds for Corporate Affairs ministry
Hike in short cap gains to curb volatility
STPI extension would have been 'a shot in the arm'
Aam admi is over the moon
Stocks: What should you do now
Budget: Hotels in 25 world heritage sites
Allocation for NRHM increased
Shipping: No major announcement
Budget positive for investors: Analysts
Pay for parents' health, get tax benefits
Govt kitty to swell despite tax cuts
6 Budget provisions that matter
Aluminium: Bag of mixed proposals
Paints: To gain from Budget measures
Micro industries find Budget disappointing
Textile sector unhappy with Budget
Court infrastructure tops Budget agenda
Media: Boost to cable TV, DTH
More funds to develop tourism infrastructure
Chidambaram claims to be a 'lucky' FM
Subsidy up by Rs 1,688 cr in 2008-09
Cheaper food on breakfast table
'The Budget is inflationary'
IT sector to get Rs 1,680 crore
Budget augurs well for insurance business
Comexes criticise FM on transaction tax
Budget boost for bond mart
FM disappoints IT sector, jobs to be hit
Budget ignores NRIs, causes heartburn
Rs 624 cr earmarked for Commonwealth Games
Mixed reactions from FICCI
Budget to increase income, cut volatility: Kampani
Budget: Good for steel cos, bad for software
An election Budget, but...
Non-filter cigarettes to cost more
Taxpayers to gain up to Rs 44,000 a year
No FBT on guest houses, staff sports events
'Nothing for the medical technology industry'
Changes in Securities Transaction Tax mooted
Social sector gets maximum allocation in plan outl
'It could not have been more populist'
Allocation for minority welfare doubled
Trade, industry hail Union Budget
Excise duty on un-branded auto fuels too
Finance Minister's Budget Speech
Budget: What to do with your stocks now
Hyundai cuts prices of small cars
Govt generous in response to farmers: PM
Rs 10,200 cr to raise base of Nabard et al
Where rupee comes from, where rupee goes
'The FM has delivered a balanced Budget'
FM offers Rs 1,000 cr for social security
Subsidy enhanced under Indira Awas Yojana
Four new services under tax net
Auto industry views on Budget mixed
6th Pay Panel to submit report by March 31
Election Budget: A bag full of sops
Left criticises Budget
Budget to stimulate investment, growth: FM
PM hails Budget as growth-oriented
Are you happy with the Budget?
India Inc gives thumbs up to Budget
I-T exemption limit hiked to Rs 1,50,000
Peak customs duty unchanged at 10%
Small cars, drugs to be cheaper
Rs 50 cr for tiger conservation: FM
Defence budget hiked by 10%
Budget: Who are the gainers
Increased foreign funds in oil sector
Farmers' debt to be waived!
Govt raises North East fund to Rs 16,400 cr
Rs 7300 cr for Drinking Water Mission
Rs 16,000 crore allocation for NREGS
Budget provides health cover to unorganised sector
New IITs in AP, Bihar & Rajasthan
GDP growth in Oct-Dec quarter slips to 8.4%
Education gets a big boost with Rs 39,000 cr
Highlights of Union Budget 2008-09
How we repaid the IMF loan
If I was the finance minister...
Must-read for the 11th Plan writers
A check list to assess the Budget
'Watch out for the tax code'
February 28, 2008
Left blasts UPA for 'leaking' the Budget
Chidambaram to present a please-all Budget?
Why the Budget won't do anything for you
India poised to extend tax net
February 27, 2008
No discrimination in Rail Budget: Lalu
Budget not election express: Lalu
Govt hints at relief for farmers in Budget
IIT Kanpur develops green toilets for trains
How the Budget is kept a secret
Curb price rise: Common man to FM
Rail fare-cut: Low-cost airlines unperturbed
Why is Budget presented on the last day of Feb?
Lessons for the finance minister from Lalu
Will it be a dream Budget?
Rs 5,000-6,000 cr to ease states' CST woes
Minorities have to be included in growth: Montek
The sustainability of Lalu's magic
Experts doubt Lalu's Mumbai project deadline
February 26, 2008
The new rail fares
Hail Lalu, says common man
Railways: The safety report
Rail Budget at a glance
Lalu plays Santa to students, women
Lalu is India's best Railway Minister: Rabri
Rail Budget: Key figures
Railway Rupee: Where it comes from, where it goes
Railway Budget speech
Lalu proposes Rs 250,000 cr investment in 5 years
Rail Budget is an eyewash: BJP
Education loans to be cleared within a month: FM
India Inc hails Rail Budget as 'pragmatic'
Rail Budget: Key extracts
Railways set for a hi-tech makeover
Rail budget: Lalu draws from Bollywood
Mumbai to get relief in Rail Budget
Railway security, top priority for Lalu
Pay panel: Lalu keeps Rs 5000 cr
65% rail revenue comes from freight
Lalu's promise: No long queues from 2010
Lalu to chart out plans for next 17 years
Slogan shouting, walkouts mar Rail budget
Railways' earnings to grow despite fare cuts
Lalu accused of discriminatory Budget
Mumbai locals: Use Smart card to buy tickets
Rly: 10-fold rise in contribution to staff benefit
Good news! 53 new trains, 10 Garib Raths
Are you happy with the Rail Budget?
Freight rate for petrol, diesel cut by 5%
<I>Chak De</I> Railways, says Lalu
`Lalu cuts 2nd class, AC fares, freight rates
'9 is mine' kids' campaign knocks on FM's door
Lalu unveils Rail Budget amidst humour
Watch TV, surf Internet in trains!
Rail budget: Logistics, engg firms gain 4%
Railway cleaning to be outsourced
Buy rail tickets through mobile phones
Railways set record with Rs 25,000 crore profit
Highlights of Railway Budget 2008-09
Aluminium: Cut customs duty on coke
Fertiliser: Tax holiday should be extended
Consumer durables: CST should be made 'VATable'
Top PSU shipyard may get Rs 830 crore
February 25, 2008
Economic Survey to be tabled on Feb 28
PM hints at debt relief for farmers
Rail budget: Lalu to play to the gallery
PSUs can expect less tinkering with their policies
Montek for cut in taxes on petrol, diesel
Airlines demand cut in jet fuel price
Budget jargon, simplified
Prez roots for the 'aam aadmi'
Experts want tax panel's powers restored
An honest tax-payer's request to FM
Budget: Do FM, PM have a free hand?
Can car owners, rich farmers be 'common men'?
3 main questions before the finance minister
Why farm loan waiver is a bad idea
EoU tax break extension unlikely
February 23, 2008
Retail: Eliminate multiple licenses
Power sector seeks infrastructure status
Media: Cut duties on set top boxes, DTH
Paints: Cut import duty on raw materials
IT sector seeks more tax sops
Construction: Scrap 2% TDS
Engineering: Rationalise fringe benefit tax
Steel: Scrap custom duty on iron ore
Cement: VAT must be cut to 4%
It would be a 'please all Budget': Sinha
Is it time to reduce the tax rates?
Do populist Budgets win elections?
February 22, 2008
BJP wants regulator for realty
Lalu may gift more trains to Bihar
February 21, 2008
Govt has big plans for energy sector
Boom time for auto ancillary sector
Banking sector to see more reforms
FMCG: Rural India the growth driver
Shipping industry: Waiting for good news
Investment sector: Seeks tax incentives
Auto: The year of the Nano
Textiles: Rising rupee hits sector
Telecom: Growing at breakneck speed
Hotels: Seeking tax benefits
Pharma: Needs a shot in the arm
Rail Budget: AC fares might be cut
FM meets state counterparts: Budget
Garment exporters seek tax sops
How India's Budget is prepared
Oil exploration: Service tax exemption likely
Rationalise securities tax, say brokers
Left set to discuss Budget wishlist
February 20, 2008
Budget: Excise duties may be cut
What Sonia wants in the Budget
Mumbai local train travel may get better
February 19, 2008
Small entrepreneurs optimistic
Key concerns of budget 2008-09
Budget: Relief likely for I-T payers
Coop banks may enjoy tax exemption
Budget: Women seek low tax, low interest rates
February 18, 2008
Cut taxes on white goods: Firms
Govt to transform funding pattern of schemes
Bankers present Budget wishlist to FM
Commerce ministry against customs duty cut
Mineral water makers demand lower tax
JV entity mulled to boost PPP projects
I-T for differential tax on dividends
February 15, 2008
Beefing up the nation's finances
A wishlist from an honest taxpayer
Budget: Healthcare seeks infrastructure status
More funds for textile schemes this Budget
Sunset clause for housing project to be extended
February 14, 2008
Indian Budget: BPOs seek sops
Budget? Don't expect tax cuts
February 13, 2008
Revisit realty sector exemptions: Taxmen
For heaven's sake, please scrap FBT!
Now tax on 'renting of movable property'?
February 12, 2008
Budget: What are the key concerns
It's time to levy a flat tax
February 11, 2008
Demat of TDS certificates to be deferred
February 07, 2008
Budget wish list from retail sector
February 05, 2008
Budget, an opportunity to prepare for GST
February 04, 2008
FM must grant Wealth Tax sops
Dear FM, please tax me!
Budget wish list from the auto sector
Tax breaks likely for infrastructure bonds
January 30, 2008
Mr Chidambaram's Budget No. Seven
Budget: Quality control in education is priority
Budget session begins on Feb 25
January 28, 2008
Presumptive tax net may expand
Govt examines ways to expand tax base
January 24, 2008
We can pay more tax only if...
January 18, 2008
Budget to list funds spent on minorities
January 16, 2008
FM urged to ease tax on aviation fuel
January 10, 2008
Economists bat for Tobin tax
January 09, 2008
Interest rates to remain stable or moderate: Economists
January 07, 2008
Many firsts in FM's pre-Budget parleys
January 03, 2008
Fiscal Outlook and the Union Budget
January 02, 2008
No such thing as 'election Budget': Chidambaram
Chidambaram hints at a 'moderation' in tax rates
More sops sought for budget houses
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