Union budget aimed at fiscal consolidation : Pranab

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 22:23

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said the 2012-13 Budget was placed with a view of fiscal consolidation, moderation of inflation and bringing back India to a higher trajectory of sustainable growth.

I-T liability comes down, eating out and travelling go up

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 13:20

With some of the key budgetary proposals coming into effect from today, the tax payers will save some money on account of lower income tax liability, but will have to pay dearly towards essential services like telephone calls, beauty parlour visits and insurance payments.

Household budgets affected by higher excise, service tax: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 12:17

In the Union Budget 2012-13, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had announced hike in excise duty and services tax to 12 percent from 10 percent.

No 'dramatic announcements' in Budget due to political constraints: Pranab

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 21:48

After getting a lukewarm response from India Inc to his 2012-13 budget proposals in respect of key reforms, union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said he had refrained from any "dramatic announcement" in the budget because of political constraints.

World Bank chief bats for Pranab on changes in tax laws

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 22:03

Batting for Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's proposal to tax Vodafone type deals, the World Bank president Robert Zoellick on Friday said that India wants the company should pay tax at some place and investors must give some time to the government to explain the details.

Tata Motors hikes commercial vehicle prices by up to Rs 60,000

Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 15:50

Tata Motors on Thursday said it has hiked the prices of its entire range of commercial vehicles by up to Rs 60,000 following excise duty hike in the Budget.

Tata Motors hikes commercial vehicle prices by up to Rs 60,000

Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 15:50

Tata Motors on Thursday said it has hiked the prices of its entire range of commercial vehicles by up to Rs 60,000 following excise duty hike in the Budget.

Budget 2012: A dampener for travel industry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 08:51

Deep Kalra Founder & CEO of MakeMyTrip and Romit Theophilus, Director, Sales and Marketing, German National Tourist Office shared their views with Reema Sharma of Zeebiz.com on the Union Budget, its impact on the sector and overall tourism industry.

Budget 2012: A dampener for travel industry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 08:51

Deep Kalra Founder & CEO of MakeMyTrip and Romit Theophilus, Director, Sales and Marketing, German National Tourist Office shared their views with Reema Sharma of Zeebiz.com on the Union Budget, its impact on the sector and overall tourism industry.

Budget 2012: A dampener for travel industry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 08:51

Deep Kalra Founder & CEO of MakeMyTrip and Romit Theophilus, Director, Sales and Marketing, German National Tourist Office shared their views with Reema Sharma of Zeebiz.com on the Union Budget, its impact on the sector and overall tourism industry.

Will examine and modify GAAR if required: FM

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 16:42

Amidst fears that FIIs may be taxed for short-term capital gains in stock markets, the government today said it will examine and modify the General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) if required.

Goa Budget 2012: Liquor prices to shoot up

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 15:26

Liquor prices in Goa, which is known for low-cost booze, are set to go up marginally from the next month, owing to a substantial rise in warehousing rates as proposed in the state budget.