CII seeks tax reforms for investment trusts
Pitching for reforms in tax rules for investment trusts, industry body CII on Sunday said the Union Budget should focus on stability and certainty in taxation for growth of these entities.
Feb 15, 2015, 13:08 PM IST
R&D activities in pharma may get tax boost in Budget
"There is an urgent need to boost R&D in the pharma sector. India is the hub of generic medicines. It contributes significantly to the country's total exports," the official added.
Feb 15, 2015, 11:05 AM IST
Budget support critical for survival: Electric vehicle makers
From over 25 players in the electric vehicle industry a couple of years ago, only 4-5 are left now and if the government does not come out with the plan, then even these would be forced to opt out of the segment, he added.
Feb 15, 2015, 10:57 AM IST
Rathwa writes to PM on stalled rail projects linking MP, Gujarat
Former Minister of State for Railways Naranbhai Rathwa has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate sufficient funds in the upcoming Railway Budget to fast-track two stalled rail projects linking Gujarat with Madhya Pradesh.
Feb 13, 2015, 16:11 PM IST
Commerce Ministry seeks withdrawal of MAT, DDT on SEZ in Budget
The Commerce Ministry has sought a re-look at the taxation regime for the special economic zones (SEZs) in the forthcoming Budget to boost exports and investments.
Feb 13, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
Defeat in Delhi polls will not slow down economic reforms: FM Jaitley
In his first comments after the near-whitewash of his party in the Delhi polls, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government was determined to go ahead on the path of economic reforms.
Feb 13, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
Clarity on applicability of MAT on FPIs likely in Budget
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to clear the air about applicability of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the Budget to be unveiled on February 28.
Feb 11, 2015, 14:41 PM IST
Budget 2015: Stocks on Radar
Madhumita Ghosh, director at Victi Int spoke to Zee Business on her favourite stocks before the Budget 2015.
Feb 09, 2015, 16:38 PM IST
Interesting proposals for power sector expected in Budget: Goyal
Stating that "some interesting" proposals for infrastructure development can be expected in the Union Budget, Coal and power Minister Piyush Goyal today hoped for an innovative financing model to help revive power sector and investments.
Feb 09, 2015, 16:09 PM IST
Maintain customs, excise, service tax rates in Budget: CII
The rates of service tax, central excise and customs duties be maintained at the current level in the Budget in order to aid the success of the 'Make in India' initiative, industry body CII has said.
Feb 08, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget
Automobile industry body SIAM wants Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to reduce excise duty on automobiles in the upcoming Budget to help the sector combat demand slowdown.
Feb 08, 2015, 11:13 AM IST
Rail Budget 2015: Railways to build 200-kmph train coaches indigenously
The Railways will build coaches to run at a 200-km per hour speed at its Chennai facility in keeping with the Modi government's 'Make in India' initiative.
Feb 08, 2015, 09:39 AM IST
FINER demands restoration of industrial policy for North East
The Centre should restore the North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, 2007, to give a boost to manufacturing and commerical activities in the region, an industry body said today.
Feb 06, 2015, 16:49 PM IST
NITI Aayog's maiden meet: PM for taking full advantage of prevailing global environment
Modi spoke of the government's recent initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, direct cash transfer of LPG subsidy, and Swachh Bharat.
Feb 06, 2015, 15:35 PM IST
FM Jaitley hints at reform-packed Budget
Ahead of the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday hinted at more reforms for faster economic growth and rationalisation of expenditure, saying the government does not believe in living on borrowed money.
Feb 06, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
Arun Jaitley hints at more spending cuts
Having already crossed the fiscal deficit target in November, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday hinted at more cuts in spending so as to contain it within limits for the current fiscal, saying he does not believe in living on borrowed money.
Feb 06, 2015, 13:24 PM IST
Budget 2015: Reforms on FM's radar
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will on February 28 present his first full-year Budget, seeking to put Asia's third-largest economy on a path of 7-8 percent growth over the next two years.
Feb 06, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
'Govt may consider import duty cut on gold in Budget'
With decline in gold imports, the government may consider 2-4 percent reduction in import duty on it in the forthcoming Budget, a move that could help boost exports and manufacturing of gems and jewellery, sources said.
Feb 05, 2015, 19:10 PM IST
Govt mulls scrapping dividend tax: Report
The government is considering scrapping a dividend distribution tax in its annual budget this month, as part of efforts to boost investor sentiment, a Television channel reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.
Feb 05, 2015, 16:27 PM IST
Arun Jaitley – Know your Finance Minister
Arun Jaitley is indeed facing challenges to revive the economy.
Feb 05, 2015, 16:11 PM IST
