The government's plan to cut the corporation tax rate while phasing out exemptions may be sound, but it may not mean a reduced tax burden for India Inc.
A lot has been written about the impact of the recommendations.
A historical context would underline the same point.
The Indian Railways must opt for a dynamic fare-fixing system and improve its management and marketing techniques.
In the history of Indian railway budgets, Suresh Prabhu will perhaps be the first railway minister not to have announced either a single new train or a new railway line
The next general election is more than three years away. Yet, the Centre appears to be reluctant to take any bold move that might annoy influential sections of the electorate.
The government package for public sector banks, announced last Friday, has been welcomed by the stock market with the PSU banking index booking smart gains.
A mutually beneficial relationship between the airline and the govt is the reason for its continued funding.
These are initiatives not commonly seen in economic administration.
Recent data on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India show its commendable performance. But there is an urgent need to address certain issues related to the way it functions and its infrastructure, says A K Bhattacharya.
A series of political reverses like the government's failure to get crucial bills passed by the Rajya Sabha has made the prime minister realise that he needs to fine-tune his approach to both the Opposition parties and the media, says A K Bhattacharya.
There could be a strong incentive for tax payers to avoid the higher tax burden.
The question is whether the Indian economy has the advantage of other vibrant sectors that can step up their performance on the exports front, says A K Bhattacharya.
The finance minister defended the change in the tax rates.
The Budget will indicate where the Modi government stands on reforms, growth and development.
The FM could scrap the secrecy around tax rates.
The opinion polls give the edge to the AAP over the BJP and Congress
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PSUs may not be financially sound enough to plug deficit or revive investment.
Four specific areas will be watched carefully in the first half of FY16
Government must first focus on groundwork to start big ticket projects, say experts.
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