The proposed commodity transaction tax of Rs 17 per lakh was part of the Union Budget 2008-09 that was approved by the Parliament in the last session and is yet to be notified. Asked about timeframe of notification, Pawar said, 'first you allow us to discuss and take a final view.'
Financial advisor Parag Parikh offered some valuable post-Budget financial planning tips.
What exactly does the Budget has for the common man? Are you going to benefit from the Budget proposals? Or does it hardly make any effect on your daily life. In an hour-long post-Budget chat on rediff.com, R Seshasayee offered some valuable tips.