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Union Budget 2016-17: Cars set to become costly as Jaitley proposes infra cess of upto 4%
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday proposed to levy an infrastructure cess of up to 4% on various kinds of vehicles.
Union Budget 2016-17: Government announces DBT in fertiliser subsidy on pilot basis
In his budget speech, Finance minister Arun Jaitley announced to introduce direct benefit transfer (DBT) of fertiliser subsidy to farmers on pilot basis in few districts of the country.
Union Budget 2016-17: Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India
Unveiling the Union Budget 2016-17, FM Arun Jaitely listed 'nine pillars' including tax reforms, focus on agriculture and rural areas among others.
Union Budget: Startups bat for tax sops, investment incentives
The country is home to over 18,000 startups and many of which have started facing funds crunch of late.
Arun Jaitley faces tough task; has to please both farmers, investors
On the income tax front, the Budget may continue with the status quo on the tax slabs while it may tinker with the exemptions.
Economic Survey predicts India's GDP growth will be 7-7.5% in the next fiscal
The Economic Survey has also projected 7.6% economic growth rate in 2015-16.
Insurers want premium on insuring home, household property to be tax deductible
Allow deduction of premium paid by individuals on insuring their properties and provide clarity on legal position on non-taxability of technical reserves, they say.
Rupee slips 6 paise against dollar in early trade
Increased demand for the dollar from importers added to pressure on the rupee.
Assocham pegs losses incurred due to Jat stir over Rs 20,000 crore
The industry body has said that public and private properties have been destroyed across the state and trading and industry have come to a halt due to the agitation.
Government to present 'run-of-the-mill' Budget: Nomura
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Budget 2016-17 on February 29 outlining the deficit projection for the fiscal.
Amit Mitra named chairman of GST committee of state FMs
Mitra will succeed Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani who had to resign in November over corruption charges.
Late rally lifts Sensex by 190 points, Nifty recaptures 7,100
The NSE 50-share also recovered by 60.20 points or 0.85 per cent to close at 7,108.45 after moving in a range of 7,123.70 to 6,960.65.
Wholesale prices fall for 15th straight month in January
The wholesale fuel prices dropped 9.21% from a year ago in January, while prices of manufactured goods declined 1.17% year on year.
Sensex zooms 568 points to jump most since January 2015
The 50-issue NSE Nifty after reclaiming 7,100, advanced to hit the day's high of 7,182.80 points, finally settling 182 points or 2.61 per cent higher at 7,162.95.
