The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, March 01, 2007

DETAXFICATION
After 15 minutes or so to agriculture...
Kural 1036 it was that we heard this time from the Finance Minister: "Uzhavinar kai madangin illai vizhaivathoom vittame enbarkum nilai." Meaning, "If ploughmen keep their hands folded even sages claiming renunciation cannot find ... More

SENSOR
Sensex sees biggest fall on Budget day in last 5 years
The Budget failed to enthuse market participants on a choppy day and the Sensex has shed close to 540.74 points to 12,938.09. It was the biggest fall since the May 18, 2006 correction and it was the lowest close since December 12, 2006. This ... More

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Railway Budget 2007-2008

Economic Survey 2006-2007

Top Stories
Focus on improving economic viability of farming

Cement companies face price-based duty

Direct taxes account for 50% share of Central revenues

Sunoil imports may turn cheaper on duty cut

Differential excise duty on cement

MAT scope extended; stock options under FBT

Budget fails to excite Infosysians

Textile tech fund scheme extended

Reverse mortgage of property to help senior citizens

Putting forex reserves to good use

Fertiliser prices, subsidy allocation unchanged

`Exchangeable bonds will unlock value for corporates'

Looking back
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Are markets on course for a fresh upward journey?

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