Page 13 - Budget 2017

Budget 2017: Insurance industry hails decision to hike coverage under PMFBY

Farmers will benefit with the government spending Rs 13,240 crore in fiscal 18 on crop insurance

Media & Entertainment sector takes solace from digitisation push in Budget

Govt announces Rs 10,000 Crores for the 'Bharat Net' project to provide high speed broadband connection

Govt to reduce time for revising tax return to 12 months

FM also proposed to reduce time for completion of scrutiny assessments from 21 months to 18 months

T N Ninan: Bottom-line - Budget provides re-assurance

Arun Jaitley's proposals convey a message of stability and predictability in times of uncertainty

Tweeple have a field day on Jaitley's Budget announcements

Wisecracks were bandied around about IRCTC's listing, revised income tax slabs

Pay a fine if you file I-T return late

Govt has ensured that fine is not too burdensome for those whose income does not exceed Rs 5 lakh

Budget 2017 will strengthen economy from grass roots: India Inc

To boost growth with its focus on rural economy and infrastructure

Budget's impact on Nifty 50 companies: EY analysis

MAT carry forward upped to 15 yrs, extension of 5% withholding tax among the Budget's announcements

Budget 2017: Law on anvil to confiscate assets of offenders fleeing India

Jaitley said legislative changes or even a new law would be brought to deal with such absconders

Budget brings lower indirect levies for clean energy equipment

Piyush Goyal said his ministry would soon start auction for another 20GW of solar parks

Defence budget up over 6.2% at Rs 2.74 lakh cr in 2017-18

The defence industry also welcomed the increased capital expenditure

Key points of Budget 2017 explained

Sector-wise highlights of the Budget

Budget has to be linked to present context: Arun Jaitley

FM said people who make a mockery of the financial and legal system must pay

Budget 2017: Govt halves revenue estimate from telecom to Rs 44,300 cr

The telecom sector fetched revenue of Rs 78,715.01 crore for govt in FY17

Govt to punish big-time offenders leaving the country

Coupled with Bankruptcy and other such Acts, this law would give more teeth to the banks to recover their dues

Healthcare costs to become more affordable, say industrialists

Healthy India is pivotal for country to retain its position as one of the fastest growing economies

Masala bonds to get more tax benefits

Decision to levy lower TDS of 5% with respect to masala bonds effective from April 1, 2017

What's Budget needed for when promises remain unfulfilled: Uddhav Thackeray

Union Budget this year has 'completely forgotten' farmers, youth & senior citizens, alleged the Sena

Pharma sector unimpressed with the Union Budget

Will oppose moves on mandatory prescription of generic drugs

Clarity on affordable housing definition key to boost PMAY scheme

Infra status will help in accessing cheaper funds for development of low-cost homes