Indo-Asian News Service | Mar 1, 2015, 9:19 AM IST
The NDA government Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2015-16 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it "progressive and practical" while the opposition slammed it for being "pro-rich".
Press Trust of India | Mar 1, 2015, 1:57 AM IST
Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 3.18 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.09, the second increase in rates this month on rising international oil rates.
Priya Prakashan | Feb 28, 2015, 10:00 PM IST
Taking into consideration that the rates of liquor, cigarettes, movies, concerts that works as a fuel for them has gone up, the Budget seems not a tailor made match for the young generation.
Press Trust of India | Feb 28, 2015, 10:00 PM IST
The defence budget was today increased by 10.95 per cent to Rs 2.46 lakh crore for the next fiscal as compared to the revised estimates of Rs 2.22 lakh crore for 2014-15 as the government focuses on 'Make in India' to curtail over-dependence on imports.
India.com Business Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 8:36 PM IST
We welcome the budget announcements by Finance Minister today
India.com News Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 8:30 PM IST
While increase in service tax rate to 14 per cent would make a whole lot of things more expensive, Jaitley spared the common man from price hikes on many commonly used day-to-day items by keeping the duties unchanged.
India.com Business Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 8:23 PM IST
We welcome the sizable budgetary allocation for the education sector in the Union Budget that reflects government's commitment to the sector
India.com Business Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 8:05 PM IST
The budget clearly indicates the focus of the government towards development and progress.
India.com Business Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 7:44 PM IST
Media industry can be termed as a soft power for India and Indians living overseas.
India.com Business Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 6:34 PM IST
The budget presented by the Finance Minister today was overall in the right direction
India.com Business Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 6:56 PM IST
We are very encouraged by the commitment to implement GST by April 2016 and focus on development of infrastructure.
India.com News Desk | Feb 28, 2015, 2:41 PM IST
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