The poor performance of capital goods - a bellwether for future growth - has alarmed most analysts
To decide whether capital gains on surrender of call options are taxable
It accounted for over a third of foreign direct investment flows into India between 2000 and 2015
New data show tax reform, better tracking needed
In most cases, they dodged bullets and, in some, recovered the same day
It should be noted that the CPC allocation is provisional.
'As of now there are no mining activities,' but 'who knows the future?'
If the real economy is indeed looking up, then it no longer needs hand-holding and fiscal laxity
The panel's recommendations will be aimed at making a predictable and non-adversarial tax regime in the economy.
Modi must focus on other state-level reforms, such as those in labour laws, leasing of land and agriculture
Budget may bring exemption for those backed by Indian securities other than shares
Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.
High rates of such schemes deter banks from dropping borrowing rates - and thus lending rates
Changes in threshold not to have a significant revenue impact, say officials
This move to make it easier for funds to avail of tax exemptions.
Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy
How the 4 ministries have performed
Much of the loudest opposition comes from those in the start-up world, who fear this would put them at a disadvantage in reaching new users
An announcement has barred the entry of journalists in the finance ministry.
Though India is a low-bandwidth geography with relatively low Internet penetration, it has a very large number of sophisticated surfers and skilled computer users