The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Indian government to gradually restore the Rs 10-per-litre cut in special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel over six to nine months. This move aims to relieve pressure on government finances as crude oil prices stabilise, without significantly impacting consumer sentiment.
He asserted that it was time to "throw such forces out" to protect "mati, beti, roti" (land, daughter, bread).
FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits
