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World's 12 BEST budget airlines

World's 12 BEST budget airlines

JetBlue Airways is ranked as the world's...
Business News Tue, May 7, 2013
Fiscal deficit touches 97% of Budget estimates

Fiscal deficit touches 97% of Budget estimates

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit, or...
Business News Thu, Mar 28, 2013
Centre-state I-T fight brewing over Budget proposal

Centre-state I-T fight brewing over Budget proposal

In its next meeting, empowered committee...
Business News Thu, Mar 28, 2013
Top 6 BUDGET tablets with big screens

Top 6 BUDGET tablets with big screens

A list of Android-based tabs that have big...
Business News Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Rajya Sabha nod to Union Budget sans debate

Rajya Sabha nod to Union Budget sans debate

With only one day left for the House to go...
Business News Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Why Indian Railways continues to remain INEFFICIENT

Why Indian Railways continues to remain INEFFICIENT

The finances of the Railways are in dire...
Business News Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Post Budget, minister announces 19 MORE NEW trains!

Post Budget, minister announces 19 MORE NEW trains!

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal...
Business News Wed, Mar 13, 2013
Revealed: How Chidambaram reined in fiscal deficit

Revealed: How Chidambaram reined in fiscal deficit

He used an old rule to cut the expenditure...
Business News Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Parliament nod sought for additional spending of Rs 49,715 cr

Parliament nod sought for additional spending of Rs 49,715 cr

Government sought Parliament's approval to...
Business News Fri, Mar 8, 2013
Channel war: Everyone 'wins' in Budget ratings

Channel war: Everyone 'wins' in Budget ratings

An ET NOW advertisement thanked viewers...
Business News Fri, Mar 8, 2013
Storage battery: To charge up with benefits provided to other sectors

Storage battery: To charge up with benefits provided to other sectors

Budgetary allocation to education and...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Logistics: To have cascading benefits

Logistics: To have cascading benefits

NABARD gets Rs 5,000 crore to finance...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013

Infrastructure: Roads get much needed push

Regulator to address contract management...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013

Chlor-Alkali: Customs duty burden on thermal coal

The sector needs urgent attention as it...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Information Technology: No major sops, minor impact

Information Technology: No major sops, minor impact

Overall the Union budget 2013-14 will have...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Consumer electronics: Sops on capex

Consumer electronics: Sops on capex

Overall, the budgetis positive for the...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Budget 2013 is all about the future

Budget 2013 is all about the future

All the populist schemes have either a job...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
FM pruned services exempt from taxes to raise revenues

FM pruned services exempt from taxes to raise revenues

There was no significant announcement for...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Budget measures could spur growth: Suneet Maheshwari

Budget measures could spur growth: Suneet Maheshwari

Only if the announcements made are...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The best that could be done in a bad situation: Anand Rathi

The best that could be done in a bad situation: Anand Rathi

Positive for banking, infra, FMCG and real...
Business News Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Budget 2013 - An elaborate exercise in denial

Budget 2013 - An elaborate exercise in denial

Thanks to policy paralysis at the Centre,...
Business News Wed, Mar 6, 2013
CAG smells a rat in UPA's farm debt relief scheme

CAG smells a rat in UPA's farm debt relief scheme

Report says ineligible farmers given...
Business News Wed, Mar 6, 2013
Diesel subsidy may have to be frozen to meet budget numbers: Rajan

Diesel subsidy may have to be frozen to meet budget numbers: Rajan

To help cut down on current account deficit.
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
'China has hardware and India has software'

'China has hardware and India has software'

The real focus should be on India AND...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Record-high current account deficit biggest concern: Rajan

Record-high current account deficit biggest concern: Rajan

It is increasing the dependence on foreign...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

It will also double employment at the site...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013

DLF board to discuss share sale on Wednesday

To bring down promoter stake to comply...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Mahindra Reva to launch its electric car E2O in March

Mahindra Reva to launch its electric car E2O in March

The carmaker was waiting for the...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Deutsche Bank sees Sensex at 22,500 by Dec

Deutsche Bank sees Sensex at 22,500 by Dec

In spite of a steep fall in market indices...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Why FinMin, CSO may both go WRONG on GDP forecast

Why FinMin, CSO may both go WRONG on GDP forecast

When FM was that the third-quarter GDP...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Budget 2013 -What's in it for me?

Budget 2013 -What's in it for me?

As direct tax rates are unchanged, the...
Business News Tue, Mar 5, 2013
No rollback of duty hike on SUVs, other announcements likely: FM

No rollback of duty hike on SUVs, other announcements likely: FM

Says that he will re-look at all...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
India to seek parliament nod to change retrospective tax rules

India to seek parliament nod to change retrospective tax rules

Cabinet will take a decision on a...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
'Budget reflects a tight rope walk by the FM'

'Budget reflects a tight rope walk by the FM'

The budget is a responsible and pragmatic...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Tata Motors slashes hatchback, sedan prices

Tata Motors slashes hatchback, sedan prices

However, raised prices of its...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
FM flatters, but Budget deceives

FM flatters, but Budget deceives

The Budget is disappointing because it...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
We could not have controlled expenditure anymore: Chidambaram

We could not have controlled expenditure anymore: Chidambaram

He also suggested reducing interest rates...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Failure to pay excise, service tax may lead to arrest: FinBill

Failure to pay excise, service tax may lead to arrest: FinBill

Can lead to imprisonment up to seven years.
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
The problem with gas pricing

The problem with gas pricing

As domestic demand for gas will rapidly...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Hyundai launches special edition i10, price starts at Rs 4.24 lakh

Hyundai launches special edition i10, price starts at Rs 4.24 lakh

Named 'i Tech', will be available with...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
'There is no reason why India should be downgraded'

'There is no reason why India should be downgraded'

The budget if anything has been an...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
The freebie nation

The freebie nation

Despite warnings from a parliamentary...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Don't just pay tax; file return as well

Don't just pay tax; file return as well

Make all tax-saving investments before...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Why Volkswagen is NOT doing well in India

Why Volkswagen is NOT doing well in India

The manufacturer of some of the most...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Budget credit positive for rating: Moody's

Budget credit positive for rating: Moody's

Earlier, ratings agencies like Standard...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Affordable home sales may go up 20%, luxury sales to crawl

Affordable home sales may go up 20%, luxury sales to crawl

A day after the Budget, the industry...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Getting refund is more painful than tooth extraction

Getting refund is more painful than tooth extraction

Though the income tax rates are...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
After Budget, CEOs clamour for interest rate cut

After Budget, CEOs clamour for interest rate cut

An interest rate cut, at a time when...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Budget aims at plugging tax leakages in property deals

Budget aims at plugging tax leakages in property deals

Buyer to pay tax on gains made on...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
5-6% growth not sufficient, says Subbarao

5-6% growth not sufficient, says Subbarao

He said there is also need for raising...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Tuticorin harbour project to benefit exporters

Tuticorin harbour project to benefit exporters

At present, traders send their cargoes in...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Car LAUNCHES: 8 FANTASTIC models in the next 2 mths

Car LAUNCHES: 8 FANTASTIC models in the next 2 mths

While some pretty exciting cars like...
Business News Mon, Mar 4, 2013
We are clear in our minds on what the solution is: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

We are clear in our minds on what the solution is: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

'I do not believe that you would have a...
Business News Sat, Mar 2, 2013
Govt eyes Rs 1,800 cr with mobile tax hike

Govt eyes Rs 1,800 cr with mobile tax hike

Finance Minister P Chidambaram is banking...
Business News Sat, Mar 2, 2013
Chidambaram allays fears over tax residency certificates from Mauritius

Chidambaram allays fears over tax residency certificates from Mauritius

Other documents might be needed for...
Business News Sat, Mar 2, 2013
Budget evokes mixed reactions from market experts

Budget evokes mixed reactions from market experts

Some term it as "good for capital market",...
Business News Sat, Mar 2, 2013
FM seeks to reassure after tax proposal sparks alarm

FM seeks to reassure after tax proposal sparks alarm

Says the TRC proposal was clumsily worded.
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget will woo more investors into MF sector

Budget will woo more investors into MF sector

FM hiked the limit for investors to invest...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Maruti, Toyota sales FALL in Feb; Hyundai's UP 5%

Maruti, Toyota sales FALL in Feb; Hyundai's UP 5%

Sales of the Maruti's mini-segment cars...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Rupee may depreciate beyond 55 in near-term: Goldman

Rupee may depreciate beyond 55 in near-term: Goldman

The 3-month, 6-month and 12-month...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget will hit equities; fiscal deficit to be at 5%: Goldman

Budget will hit equities; fiscal deficit to be at 5%: Goldman

Says fiscal trajectory has changed for the...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
BofA-ML: Eco not out of woods yet; cuts GDP for next fisc to 6%

BofA-ML: Eco not out of woods yet; cuts GDP for next fisc to 6%

Expectes RBI Governor to announce 0.25 per...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget gives one more year to PF trusts to seek IT exemption

Budget gives one more year to PF trusts to seek IT exemption

In 2006, FM made it mandatory for all...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
It's a Budget with balance

It's a Budget with balance

Mr Chidambaram could have done more to...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget: A victory for pragmatism and realism

Budget: A victory for pragmatism and realism

The minister learns from Europe's economic...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
India Inc gives thumbs up to the Budget

India Inc gives thumbs up to the Budget

India Inc gave a thumbs up to the UPA-II's...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
'Budget overlooked expenditure compression'

'Budget overlooked expenditure compression'

Economist Ajit Ranade chatted with our...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: The impossible trinity?

Budget 2013: The impossible trinity?

The Budget tried to please politicians,...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Not a game-changer, but not trivial

Not a game-changer, but not trivial

The drop in the financial savings rate,...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

Rediff.com columnist M R Venkatesh is a...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Just words, no action

Budget 2013: Just words, no action

The FM wants credit for acting on...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: The wrong way to raise revenue

Budget 2013: The wrong way to raise revenue

Bridging the fiscal deficit and...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Something to cheer for commercial vehicles sector

Budget 2013: Something to cheer for commercial vehicles sector

Tax Concession on spare parts of...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Oct-Dec growth may be 'under-recorded': Credit Suisse

Oct-Dec growth may be 'under-recorded': Credit Suisse

It doesn't point out weakness that is...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Two/Three Wheeler industry: Goes unnoticed but will gain

Two/Three Wheeler industry: Goes unnoticed but will gain

The 2013-14 Budget continues to focus on...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Passenger vehicles will feel further pinch

Budget 2013: Passenger vehicles will feel further pinch

Passenger Vehicles will feel further pinch...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Experts weigh in on positive and negative of Budget

Experts weigh in on positive and negative of Budget

Announcement of India's first woman bank...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget: Real estate sector ignored

Budget: Real estate sector ignored

The Union Budget 2013-14 has been largely...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
In-depth analysis of Union Budget

In-depth analysis of Union Budget

Fiscal deficit planned to reduce to 4.8...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Education sector gets a boost

Budget 2013: Education sector gets a boost

Education was one of the main focus areas.
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget: No good news for the FMCG sector

Budget: No good news for the FMCG sector

The budget was negative for the FMCG sector.
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Negative impact on the media sector

Budget 2013: Negative impact on the media sector

Companies investing Rs 100 crore or more...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: No impact on paper industry

Budget 2013: No impact on paper industry

Indian paper industry is seeing good demand.
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: No direct impact on petroleum products sector

Budget 2013: No direct impact on petroleum products sector

Petroleum subsidy for 2013-14 budget...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Oil and gas exploration policy will be reviewed

Budget 2013: Oil and gas exploration policy will be reviewed

Oil and gas exploration policy will be...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
How Chidambaram justifies the Budget

How Chidambaram justifies the Budget

Admitting there were challenges before the...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget 2013: Positive news for the aluminium sector

Budget 2013: Positive news for the aluminium sector

Union Budget 2013-14 was positive for the...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Honda STOPS Jazz production to focus on Amaze

Honda STOPS Jazz production to focus on Amaze

Honda dealers stopped taking orders for...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget: Setback for the chemicals industry

Budget: Setback for the chemicals industry

None of the demands of the industry were met.
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Natural gas storage, Distribution: Status quo maintained

Natural gas storage, Distribution: Status quo maintained

5 MMTPA LNG terminal in Dabhol will be...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Budget disappoints, confuses foreign investors

Budget disappoints, confuses foreign investors

Expected cut in withholding tax for debt...
Business News Fri, Mar 1, 2013
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