Economic Survey 2013-14: 'Eco Survey presents realistic macro-economic picture'
The industry also supported the need for a fiscal consolidation roadmap backed by an FRBM Act "with teeth" as outlined in the survey.
Jul 09, 2014, 19:20 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: Exit conditions for road developers should be eased
The survey suggested that the toll should have correlation with users' capacity to pay as well as reasonable payback for the financing entities.
Jul 09, 2014, 19:17 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: Bad taxes like cess, surcharge need to go
Referring to the Goods and Services Tax, the survey said there is consensus that the GST will be a major milestone for indirect tax reform in India.
Jul 09, 2014, 19:14 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: 'Details course economy needs to undertake'
Mayaram further said recent years have been challenging for the global economy.
Jul 09, 2014, 19:09 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: 'End monopoly of wholesale markets, replace coercive state laws'
Some states have introduced barriers to trade within the country through taxation and technical requirements.
Jul 09, 2014, 19:06 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: Govt, farmers waste funds about Rs 8,500 cr on urea
The survey has is batting for bringing urea under NBS and direct subsidy payments to farmers for balanced use of fertilisers.
Jul 09, 2014, 19:01 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: India needs to increase exports to China
The bilateral trade between the two countries stood at USD 68.9 billion in 2013-14.
Jul 09, 2014, 18:55 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: Survey spells out 3-pronged strategy to deal with stagflation
Stagflation is a condition of slow economic growth accompanied by persistent high inflation and unemployment.
Jul 09, 2014, 18:46 PM IST
Price rise likely to generate heat in Budget Session
The issue of price rise is likely to generate heat in Budget Session of Parliament beginning from Monday.
Jul 05, 2014, 17:19 PM IST
India should avoid fiscal slippage: World Bank
The comments came after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley warned of tough measures in his first budget on July 10, saying "mindless populism" needs to be checked as India aims to boost growth.
Jul 03, 2014, 15:35 PM IST
Budget 2014: It's time to make tax system unified and simpler
The tax system of our country is quite complex and is like a web of formalities for its people.
Jul 02, 2014, 12:28 PM IST
FinMin may double tax exemption limit under 80C to Rs 2 lakh
Seeking to boost household savings, the Finance Ministry is considering doubling the exemption limit for investments by individuals in financial instruments to Rs 2 lakh.
Jun 30, 2014, 16:09 PM IST
Rail budget 2014-15: Challenges before the Modi government
Just as the General Budget, the Rail Bugdet too will be keenly watched by experts and the country as a whole.
Jun 24, 2014, 14:46 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15 to be presented on July 10
The Rail Budget will be presented on July 8 followed by the Economic Survey on July 9.
Jun 23, 2014, 11:56 AM IST
Union Budget 2014 should create an enabling environment and revive growth: CII
CII underscored the importance of augmenting revenue by creative interventions which would provide fiscal maneuverability to incur expenditure.
Jun 21, 2014, 22:06 PM IST
What is Union Budget?
Here is a look at what the Union Budget is all about.
Jun 20, 2014, 14:48 PM IST
DTH operators seek tax rationalisation, lower duty on STBs
Ahead of the Budget, direct-to-home (DTH) service providers have asked government to rationalise tax structure for the sector and reduce the licence fee.
Jun 19, 2014, 18:37 PM IST
Know your Finance Minister
Jaitley headed the Delhi University student union and the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Jun 19, 2014, 12:24 PM IST
Oil spike threatens to blow hole in Budget: Sources
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents his maiden budget next month and faces headwinds from a weak economy.
Jun 18, 2014, 12:47 PM IST
Budget 2014-15: The common man's views and expectations
While it would be interesting to see how the government tackles the problem, there are different opinions as far as dealing with inflation is concerned.
Jun 13, 2014, 16:46 PM IST
