The result of the Budget will also get sufficient time to be understood and absorbed
There has been no substantial reduction announced in taxes on petrol and diesel
I am happy with the push to Mumbai suburban rail network with a budget allocation of Rs 11 billion
Again, this year no provision is made towards culture-building and the arts, this is a massive oversight that will cost us dearly in the future
I am sure the Budget will gain some political mileage for the present government. But it's okay as long as something good comes out of it
Tax exemption of Rs 50,000 on interest income and Rs 50,000 on health insurance premium
These initiatives will significantly expand the role played by the corporate bond markets in financing India's growth
For India's burgeoning middle class, who aspire to own luxury goods ranging from Ray-Bans to iPhones, and Zippos to Fitbits - imported goods are set to get expensive
Then claim Rs 40,000, per employee. If you cross Rs 2.5 billion - split into two MSMEs and move to Cayman Islands
The Government of India spelt out its clear commitment towards augmenting infrastructure, farmer incomes and the social security net
The market players were expecting that if long-term gains are taxed, the STT would go. But this has not happened
From relief to senior citizens to changes in Customs Act, BS brings you top stories to keep up with Budget 2018-19
The Budget is a populist one, so it will absolutely fetch gains
The Budget does have elements to bring cheer to the farmer fraternity at large
Removal of LTCG exemption on listed equities will impact the nascent SME listing platforms; List in India initiative is still awaited
FM Arun Jaitley's Union Budget 2018-19 has plugged tax loopholes on India Inc mergers
Government banks on social schemes to make employment statistics more rosy
Agriculture credit has been increased by 10%-or Rs 1 trillion - Rs 11 trillion for 2018-19
Congress President said four years of the NDA regime are over but it continues to only promise farmers about a fair price to their produce
Shares initially sold off after Jaitley announced a new capital gains tax on long-term equity investments