Govt concessions to debt funds a partial relief: MF industry
Mutual Fund industry on Friday termed as 'partial relief' the government's decision to exempt debt mutual funds sold between April 1 and July 10 this year from an increased tax rate.
Jul 25, 2014, 18:06 PM IST
Budget only beginning, I did whatever I could do: Arun Jaitley
Mr Jaitley, who presented his maiden Budget on July 10, is being criticised, especially by rating agencies, for not repealing the retrospective tax amendment and not providing enough sops for the industry.
Jul 13, 2014, 20:03 PM IST
FinMin examining issues concerning merger of PSU banks: Sandhu
Finance Ministry on Saturday said it is examining various issues pertaining to mergers of public sector banks and that there will be some forward movement in the current year itself.
Jul 12, 2014, 17:54 PM IST
Indian businessmen in Singapore welcome latest Budget
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) praised India's decision to raise the cap on foreign direct investments (FDI) to help the Indian economy.
Jul 11, 2014, 16:39 PM IST
Bankers welcome Budget, say it ushers in growth environment
Bankers on Thursday hailed Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's maiden budget, saying it would create an enabling environment for future growth.
Jul 11, 2014, 13:38 PM IST
Jaitley hopeful of BJP support on 49% FDI in insurance
Currently foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed up to 26 percent in the private insurance companies.
Jul 11, 2014, 11:41 AM IST
Trade and industry welcome the Budget
The budget focused on how the growth of the country will be, by covering needs of all the sectors, R R Balasundaram, President, Local Chapter of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Jul 10, 2014, 20:27 PM IST
Industry captains hail Modi govt's first Budget
Industry players said it sets the tone for attaining higher growth trajectory, job creation and attracting investments for an economy grappling with multiple challenges.
Jul 10, 2014, 20:18 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Healthcare sector welcomes move for more AIIMS in India
Arun Jaitley said two key initiatives -- free drug service and free diagnosis service -- would be taken up on priority as part of move towards 'Health for All'.
Jul 10, 2014, 20:02 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Industry welcomes boost to renewable energy in Budget
The industry experts said the focus on the solar energy sector will give a deserving boost to solar companies to increase generation capacity .
Jul 10, 2014, 19:08 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Rupee logs worst drop in a month, down 44p at 60.19 vs dollar
Thuesday's fall of 44 paise, or 0.74 percent, is the worst drop of since the 52 paise plunge on June 13, 2014.
Jul 10, 2014, 19:00 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Income tax sops in budget, smokers will pay more
In post-budget comments, the minister said there will be no fresh liability but also ruled out refunding taxes collected over the last 30 or 40 years.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:39 PM IST
Vodafone to continue international arbitration on tax case
The minister said the sovereign right of the government to undertake retrospective legislation is unquestionable.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:19 PM IST
NSE, BSE welcome Union Budget 2014-15
BSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said that government's announcement to bring down fiscal deficit to 3.6 per cent in 2015-16 and implementation of GST within a time frame was the biggest positive from the budget.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:13 PM IST
Budget is 'sanjeevani' for moribund economy: PM
He said the Budget is in line with making India skilled and digital, guided by the usage of the latest technology.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:09 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: APAs to cover previous 4 yrs deals, to reduce TP disputes
With regard to arm's length price for computing tax liability under the transfer pricing rules, he said a new "range concept" would be introduced in line with the international practices.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:03 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Raising of FDI cap in insurance may help pharma industry
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday proposed raising the FDI cap from 26 percent to 49 percent.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:59 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Experts say personal tax sops to boost savings, consumption
KPMG India personal taxation partner Vikas Vasal said, "Tax relief provided to individuals is welcome especially when the government faced tough macroeconomic situation."
Jul 10, 2014, 17:54 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: 'Budget credit positive, but implementation is the key'
All these measures will result in a revenue loss of Rs 22,300 crore to the government this fiscal, the Minister said, while indirect tax increases will fetch only under Rs 8,000 crore.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:48 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: 'Budget will help capital investment in farming'
Apart from that the target to form 5 lakh more joint liability groups of farmers will also be very helpful given the fact that the number of landless farmers is increasing.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
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