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The market witnessed a smart rally on Monday. The Sensex ended up 139.93 points or 1.32 per cent at 10735.36. It touched an all-time high of 10742.31.

The best part of the Finance Bill 2006 is that the old concepts of tax and investment planning still continue to operate, says tax expert Subhash Lakhotia.

FM P Chidambaram has dropped enough hints that the days of low taxes and subsidies are over for the infotech sector.

Chidambaram began the Budget speech with a series of sops to boost agriculture and social sectors. The defence allotment, too, has gone up by Rs 6,000 crore and now stands at a record Rs 89,000 crore.

Women working in different fields give their thoughts on the possible improvements to be brought through in the Union Budget.

Arcelor, the world's second-biggest steelmaker, bought 88.38 per cent of Canada's Dofasco and extended its $4.8 billion takeover offer for the remaining stock.

Air Sahara pilots on Tuesday called off their three-day strike after reaching a consensus with the management.

The Sensex crossed 10k and the govt added to the cheer saying 8.1 pc is the expected growth rate for '05-06. The FM however, advised caution.

The market witnessed a smart rally. The Sensex closed up 101.86 points at 1.02 per cent at 10,082.28. It touched an all-time high of 10,099.58.

With foreign experts saying their bit on India and Indian economy, here is what Chidambaram has to say on the inside.

The Skoda Fabia, a more affordable Skoda that many in India expected last year. The company has been delaying its launch due to a lack of local auto part suppliers.

Reliance Industries Limited, RIL board has approved setting up of retail stores at the cost of $750 million.

Have you been dreaming about Europe? You want to take that vacation that you have been planning since long. Shalini Amarnani weighs the pros and cons.

The markets tumbled on selling pressure on Monday. It was the biggest single day fall for Sensex since October 6, 2005.

Mahindra and Mahindra is all set to hike Scorpio prices by Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 from January in an attempt to cover cost increases.

The Sensex closed up 33.13 points at 9372.30. Buying was seen in auto, technology, banking and select oil, metal, pharma and FMCG stocks.