Sectoral Wishlist

Mumbai | March 15, 2012 18:09 (IST)

The government could announce enhanced subsidy support for state-run fuel retailers.

New Delhi | March 15, 2012 16:44 (IST)

A staggering sum of over Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment is required in the country's port sector in the next five years, of which a major chunk is expected to come from the public-private partnership

New Delhi | March 12, 2012 15:18 (IST)

India's media and entertainment (M&E) sector has registered a growth of 12 per cent in 2011, over 2010

Brussels | March 11, 2012 15:29 (IST)

The cash-starved airline industry is looking forward to the ensuing budget with great expectations.

Mumbai | March 08, 2012 15:46 (IST)

The Pharmaceutical Policy has been pending for some time and it is high time the same is finalized to remove the suspense.

Mumbai | March 04, 2012 20:30 (IST)

"The real estate sector has witnessed rapid growth in the recent past. However, raising funds continues to be a big constraint for us. We expect some policy decision on FDI in real estate that will benefit the market greatly," Puranik Builders Managing Director Shailesh Puranik said.

New Delhi | February 27, 2012 15:43 (IST)

CII has recommended continuation of 10 per cent standard rate of excise duty in the next financial year.

Mumbai | February 27, 2012 15:32 (IST)

Government has no option but to raise both excise and service taxes this year, says PVR Murthy, Group Finance Director at the Yash Birla Group.

Washington | February 22, 2012 14:47 (IST)

Dr. Arun Singh, Senior Economist, Dun & Bradstreet India has provided a detailed review of macroeconomic budget and sector specific budget expectations.

Tehran | February 19, 2012 18:28 (IST)

Amid talk that service tax could be imposed on film tickets in the coming budget, a delegation of film makers along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

New Delhi | February 17, 2012 16:17 (IST)

The government is considering to raise the tax deduction limit for housing loans in the coming Budget, sources said.

New Delhi | February 16, 2012 10:38 (IST)

Amid moderation in industrial output, CII said any hike in excise duty from the current 10 per cent would further impact growth and also put burden on consumers.

New Delhi | February 14, 2012 19:22 (IST)

Even though the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) and the Power Ministry are in favour of 14 per cent import levy, DEA believes that 10-12 per cent duty is adequate, they said, adding the specifics are being worked out.

Mumbai | February 11, 2012 16:00 (IST)

The government said it hopes to get the new Companies Bill, which will replace the half-a-century old Act, passed in the upcoming Budget Session.

Mumbai | February 06, 2012 15:41 (IST)

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the government would extend a helping hand to the corporate sector.

Mumbai | February 05, 2012 13:23 (IST)

The government is likely to bring more services in the tax net to raise revenues in the forthcoming Budget.

Mumbai | February 04, 2012 21:09 (IST)

“Achieving rates of fiscal consolidation would be a stimulus to investment and the budget should also focus on boosting investor sentiment,” he added.

Mumbai | January 22, 2012 13:14 (IST)

Students enrolling in courses like software, retail and fashion may pay lesser fee as the government plans to waive service tax levied on skill development providers in the budget for 2012-13.

Mumbai | January 17, 2012 01:26 (IST)

Trade union leaders pressed for a worker-oriented budget aimed at generating employment

Chennai | January 08, 2012 14:59 (IST)

"We have now come up with a comprehensive Companies bill after consulting experts in the field," he said.