It trumped infrastructure, manufacturing and information and technology mid-way through the poll
SBI has also installed at least 45,000 point of sale machines in the last 50 days
In September last year, CEA Arvind Subramanian had spoken of the UBI scheme 'as an exciting idea'
Instead, the concept of 'Controlled Foreign Corporation' is likely to be introduced
GAAR would apply to any tax avoidance arrangement where aggregate tax benefit exceeds Rs 3 crore
SEZ developers and units, however, will not be receiving any concessions related to MAT
DIPP forwarded demand for increasing tax holiday period for start-ups to 7 years from 3 years
Sensex touched a high of 27,278.93 points and a low of 27,166.69 points during the intra-day trade
It also sought a Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for the MSMEs in the engineering sector
FY18 capital outlay could be 12-14% higher than previous financial year
Centre defend its decision to advance the budget session for the purpose
Road sector to grab lion's share of budgetary support, increased outlay for water transport likely
Fund allocation to the Agriculture Ministry was raised by 22%
Defence industry has the potential to become a huge foreign exchange earner, claims Bhamre
Cabinet okays advancing Budget date; Plan expenditure classification to go
VAT on garments and shoes will be standardised as there are varying taxes on some items
28% rise in spending for FY17
Sinha says government has done a 'good job' in managing inflation
Modi's irrigation push in the Budget is aimed at scoring on the political front along with achieving growth targets
Jewellers' association digs in, says strike to continue till excise is completely withdrawn