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India News - Tue, Mar 2, 2010

Budget to have a mixed impact on corporate sector

Budget to have a mixed impact on corporate sector
Now that the Union Budget is in, a look at its sector-wise impact on the corporate sector, after checking with the views of brokerage firms.
India News - Sat, Feb 27, 2010

What the Budget has for the housewife

What the Budget has for the housewife
There is a good reason for any salaried person to cheer the Budget 2010. The salary slabs for tax have been increased. But is there something for the housewife too? Let's see how the monthly budget of the homemaker will be affected by Union Budget 2010.

All about the FM's tax proposals!

All about the FM's tax proposals!
Ernst & Young on how the Budget 2010 will affect individuals and businesses.

How Rajkumar Hirani, Amrita Rao view the Budget

How Rajkumar Hirani, Amrita Rao view the Budget
What do the glitterati think of the finance minister's delicate balancing act? Here are seven famous voices...

Now pay more for cars, TVs, gold

Now pay more for cars, TVs, gold
What effect is the Budget going to have on your daily life? Find out how what's cheaper and what's costlier after the Budget.
India News - Fri, Feb 26, 2010

Budget in graphics

Budget in graphics
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented his 5th Budget in Parliament on Friday.

Budget: Who praised FM, who blasted him

Budget: Who praised FM, who blasted him
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has done the right mix of moderation on the price front, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

Budget: 12 measures that affect you!

Budget: 12 measures that affect you!
By far the most attractive thing in the Budget 2010 for individuals is the increase in the income tax slab limits. Though the entry level slab for income tax has not been changed from Rs 1.6 lakh (Rs 160,000), there is a considerable jump in the other slabs.
Video: Finance minister's Budget speech
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presents his 5th Budget in Parliament.

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Union Budget 2010-11 in parliament on Friday.
India News - Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Budget may bring some cheer to taxpayers!

Budget may bring some cheer to taxpayers!
Higher basic exemption, 80C limit likely.

Budget: What to expect, what not to expect

Budget: What to expect, what not to expect
Amid speculation that taxes and duties might be raised as part of a partial rollback of the economic stimulus, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will present the Budget for 2010-11 on Friday.

This is what the Economic Survey 2009-10 says!

This is what the Economic Survey 2009-10 says!
A day before the Budget, the Economic Survey on Thursday predicted up to 8.75 per cent growth in 2010-11 while recommending a gradual roll back of stimulus -- a move that could entail hike in excise duty and service tax.This is what the Economic Survey 2009-10 says!
'This is one of the best Railway Budgets'
According to Kolkata-based economist Prasanta Roy Choudhury, the Railway Budget that Mamata Banerjee presented on Wednesday was one of the best ones in recent times.
India News - Wed, Feb 24, 2010

This is what Mamata's rail has in store for you

This is what Mamata's rail has in store for you
Presenting the Rail Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament on Wednesday, Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said that there will be no increase in the passenger fares of any class or category of trains.
'Corrupt politicians don't care about Budget'
A bio-medical engineering student from Mumbai Harsh Desai feels that the Budget Day is important as we decide 'how our country regulates its money'.
Budget voices: 'Curb price rise! Please!'
Naresh, who works at a bookstall and Raichand Singh, who owns a small hotel, at Carter Road in Bandra (suburban Mumbai), feel that post-budget the prices of essentials like cooking gas, petrol and hence vegetables is likely to move up.
'I want the prices of food grains to fall'
Jay Amar Helia expects the prices of food grains, cooking gas, train and bus tickets should come down
'Inflation has no impact on the rich'
He demands that the prices of essentials that the poor consume should be brought down.
'Budget can improve India's infrastructure'
'He wants our finance minister to do something to solve the problems of the poor and the farmers who commit suicides because of the heavy debt burden.'

Who praised Mamata, who slammed her

Who praised Mamata, who slammed her
Opposition parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India, on Wednesday slammed the Rail Budget terming it a mockery while the Congress said the budget is futuristic and reflects the concerns of the 'aam admi'.

Highlights of Railway Budget 2010-11

Highlights of Railway Budget 2010-11
Mamata appealed to business houses to join hands for building partnership with the Railways.
India News - Tue, Feb 23, 2010

Budget 2010: What the FM is likely to do!

Budget 2010: What the FM is likely to do!
Well, here are some views culled from various new agencies, newspapers and experts on what the February 26 Union Budget for 2010-11 might have in store for you.

Railway Budget: Fares may not be hiked

Railway Budget: Fares may not be hiked
For the seventh year in a row, passenger fares are unlikely to be revised in the Railway Budget to be presented on Wednesday Mamata Banerjee is once again set to reach out to the common man with populist measures.
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