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INDEX
Agricultural Institutions
Grant for TNAU to be used for infrastructure
Agricultural Policy
Govt freezes wheat, rice futures
Agriculture
Focus on improving economic viability of farming
No recipe for agricultural renewal
Farm sector unlikely to witness dramatic change
Nourishing the farm sector
Budget fully consistent with macro objective says Birla
Airlines
Paramount may benefit from ATF sops extension
Pvt aircraft import to be costlier
Airline sector awaits clarity on lease tax exemption
Alliances & Joint Ventures
Apollo LogiSolutions, Kale tie up
Andhra Pradesh
Clandestine trade
Animals & Livestock
Lower cess on pet foods
Automobile Components
`Nothing for battery industry'
Automobiles
Toyota disappointed
Some positive features: SIAM
Carmakers express disappointment over `exclusion'
Brands
Forbes Gokak to expand brand Savile Row to women's and kids wear
Breweries
Crown Beers jt venture to launch strong beer
Budget
KCCI lauds Budget outlook on wealth creation
`Overall impact is positive'
`Hi-tech weaving parks will benefit'
`Duty cuts not to benefit common man'
Mixed reaction from Tirupur exporters' body
Extension of tech fund scheme welcomed
Grant for TNAU to be used for infrastructure
Budget a mixed bag, say Coimbatore industries
Plywood cos to gain from excise duty cut
Budget a mixed bag, say chambers
`Move to tax ESOPs a regressive step'
More funds for roadways in N-E region welcomed
Disappointing Budget, says Kerala CM
Balanced Budget: Chambers
Paramount may benefit from ATF sops extension
`A positive Budget'
Neither fish, nor fowl, nor good red herring
UNION BUDGET 2007-08 — Places economy on sound, sustainable track
Budget with debit side bias
Lacklustre Budget?
Will it meet its objectives?
The `direct' impact
Flattering to deceive
Tax disadvantage after Rs 5.10 lakh
After 15 minutes or so to agriculture...
`Source rule' reaffirmed
On the reform path
Aspirations grounded
The Budget team
Reverse mortgage of property to help senior citizens
Home loan of Rs 20,000 for the poor at 4%
Debt management office to be set up
`ESOPs under fringe benefit tax a surprise'
Budget fails to cheer telcos
Industry welcomes thrust on education; winces at MAT, stock options under FBT
IT put on a MAT diet
Telecom tariffs to fall with single levy regime
Differential excise duty on cement
Rule soon for housing mortgage guarantee cos
Lost fiscal ground regained
Focus on improving economic viability of farming
Tackling unemployment
Higher spending on schools
More for drinking water, sanitation
Newer avenues for financing infrastructure
Bharat Nirman and flagship programmes
Outlook on inflation
Many pluses and a few minuses: Chidambaram
Defence, e-governance allocations hiked
Income and savings
CST rate down
Steps to strengthen capital market
Textile industry: TUF scheme to continue
Income-tax: Marginal benefit
MAT scope extended; stock options under FBT
Further cut in peak rates
Duty cut on steel seconds
Boost for man-made textiles
Polished diamonds to cost less
Cheaper edible oils
Lower cess on pet foods
Duty on iron ore exports
Pvt aircraft import to be costlier
Budget impact: Sesa Goa slumps 8.5%
`No change in STT is positive'
PAN made sole ID number for investors
`Aims to address farm inefficiency'
Drugs sector unhappy with lukewarm treatment
Toyota disappointed
Many warts on the face, says Seshasayee
A mixed package for oil and gas industry
Cement companies face price-based duty
`Excise hike on cement will drive up cost for consumer'
A non-event: Satish Reddy
Apollo CEO hails Budget
Smuggling will come down: Titan
Well-balanced: Murli Deora
No comforting hugs!
Cartoon
Consumer goods prices to stay put
Small gestures for the small man
A glucose drip for biscuits
Leaving them cold
Missed, a great opportunity
No great marks
Social thrust, not populist
Unnecessary frenzy
No recipe for agricultural renewal
Booster dose for education, healthcare
Good mix of fiscal measures
An attempt to make agriculture resilient
Efforts to lower maize cost
Sugar, fertiliser sectors `disappointed'
`Proposals will give an edge to agro exports'
`Support for dairy industry insignificant'
Farm sector unlikely to witness dramatic change
Fertiliser prices, subsidy allocation unchanged
`Give subsidy direct to farmers'
Customs duty lowered for gem imports
Sunoil imports may turn cheaper on duty cut
Inflation will be kept in check
Amendments to Budget
Climate change on India's radar now
Central Plan outlay up 26% at Rs 3.19 lakh cr
Road construction sector welcomes the Budget
Direct taxes account for 50% share of Central revenues
No extra burden on corporates: Chidambaram
Poster boys take a hit
No bag of cheer
Making the cut
Positive, but no bumper gains
At a steady pace
Increase in Defence expenditure
Fillip to publishers
Well-timed, for hotels
Dredging up gains
Fertiliser - positive spin
Bad news for media
Sweet pill for pharma
Looking beyond market gyrations
Payout tap will not run dry
No bad news is good news
Larger overseas pie, but a blow for liquid funds
No triggers for India Inc
`A good opportunity lost'
`Balance between growth, inflation'
`Education cess hike uncalled for'
Housing finance cos may gain from reverse mortgage
`Disappointing on tax front'
`Support for farmers'
Textile industry happy with extension of TUFS
Hike in dividend distribution tax upsets corporate sector
Sombre mood prevails as stock dealers gauge Budget
"Many positives in the Budget"
`A mix of positives & negatives'
`Good but not outstanding'
Institutions allowed short selling; greater market depth seen
`Focus on inclusive, balanced growth'
Infrastructure cos buoyed by Budget
Dividend tax on MFs investing in money markets raised
Fringe benefit tax on ESOPs disappoints IT cos
Health insurance sector receives a boost
Chidambaram dwells on making Mumbai a global financial hub
Steel industry welcomes export duty on iron ore
Stepping stone to a developed economy
A boost to consumerism
Short-term pains for long-term gains
Continuity without fireworks
Nourishing the farm sector
Yes to inclusive growth
Some positive features: SIAM
Finally, tyre industry gets some breather
Carmakers express disappointment over `exclusion'
Budget fully consistent with macro objective says Birla
Import duty on seconds, defective steel cut
Airline sector awaits clarity on lease tax exemption
Textile tech fund scheme extended
`Farm sector focus welcome'
`Positive Budget for FMCG sector'
`Nothing for battery industry'
Focus on farm sector good
Power projects: Focus on faster implementation
Panel on VAT to chart out GST roadmap
Budget & Rupee
Scope of service tax widened
`Exchangeable bonds will unlock value for corporates'
From cats & dogs, to instant food mixes... FM sails through
ADRs recover
Budget fails to excite Infosysians
`Case for continuity of STPI'
`Higher tax liability'
`Minimal impact on bottomline'
MAIT happy with stable duty regimen
Hardware sector bets on computerisation, e-gov initiatives
Nasscom disappointed; to take up concerns with Govt
Bears run amok on Dalal Street
A menu with little spice
Cartoon
Cartoon
Cement
Differential excise duty on cement
`Move on cement will be counterproductive'
Cement companies face price-based duty
`Excise hike on cement will drive up cost for consumer'
No bag of cheer
Climate & Weather
Climate change on India's radar now
Focus on farm sector good
Commodity Exchanges
Govt freezes wheat, rice futures
Wheat futures gain as traders square off
Commodity Markets
Pepper futures rule steady
Corporate Bonds
Ministry to seek oil bonds worth Rs 5,500 cr
`Exchangeable bonds will unlock value for corporates'
Courts/Legal Issues
Haldia Petro case adjourned till March 12
Credit Cards & Debit Cards
Airlines' efforts to check online frauds
Credit Market
`Net govt borrowing to be higher'
Cultivation
Mumbai to host FICCI organic farming seminar
Dairy & Dairy Products
A glucose drip for biscuits
`Support for dairy industry insignificant'
Debt Market
Debt management office to be set up
Detaxfication
After 15 minutes or so to agriculture...
Dividend Announcement
Payout tap will not run dry
Hike in dividend distribution tax upsets corporate sector
E-Commerce & E-Business
Airlines' efforts to check online frauds
E-Governance
Defence, e-governance allocations hiked
Hardware sector bets on computerisation, e-gov initiatives
ESOPs
`Move to tax ESOPs will result in double taxation'
`Move to tax ESOPs a regressive step'
`ESOPs under fringe benefit tax a surprise'
MAT scope extended; stock options under FBT
Fringe benefit tax on ESOPs disappoints IT cos
Economic Offences
Airlines' efforts to check online frauds
Clandestine trade
Economy
`Net govt borrowing to be higher'
Lost fiscal ground regained
Outlook on inflation
Income and savings
`Aims to address farm inefficiency'
Inflation will be kept in check
Central Plan outlay up 26% at Rs 3.19 lakh cr
No extra burden on corporates: Chidambaram
`Balance between growth, inflation'
Short-term pains for long-term gains
Continuity without fireworks
Nourishing the farm sector
Editorial
Budget with debit side bias
Education
Higher spending on schools
No great marks
Employment
Tackling unemployment
Environment
Climate change on India's radar now
Events
Meet on HR practices
For a good cause
Mumbai to host FICCI organic farming seminar
Excise and Customs
Plywood cos to gain from excise duty cut
Differential excise duty on cement
Further cut in peak rates
Sunoil imports may turn cheaper on duty cut
Export duty on iron ore lauded
Exports & Imports
Duty on iron ore exports
`Proposals will give an edge to agro exports'
Sunoil imports may turn cheaper on duty cut
Fertilisers
Sugar, fertiliser sectors `disappointed'
Fertiliser prices, subsidy allocation unchanged
`Give subsidy direct to farmers'
Fertiliser - positive spin
Forex
Rupee weakens
Putting forex reserves to good use
Budget & Rupee
Gems & Jewellery
Polished diamonds to cost less
Customs duty lowered for gem imports
Gender
Leaving them cold
General Insurance
Health insurance sector receives a boost
Govt Bonds
Bond prices tumble
Hardware
MAIT happy with stable duty regimen
Hardware sector bets on computerisation, e-gov initiatives
Health
More for drinking water, sanitation
Apollo CEO hails Budget
Health insurance sector receives a boost
Horticulture/Fruits & Vegetables
Summer treat
Hotels
Well-timed, for hotels
Housing Finance
Reverse mortgage of property to help senior citizens
Home loan of Rs 20,000 for the poor at 4%
Rule soon for housing mortgage guarantee cos
Housing finance cos may gain from reverse mortgage
Human Resources
Meet on HR practices
Income Tax
Flattering to deceive
Tax disadvantage after Rs 5.10 lakh
Income-tax: Marginal benefit
Fringe benefit tax on ESOPs disappoints IT cos
Industry Associations
`Duty cuts not to benefit common man'
Budget a mixed bag, say Coimbatore industries
Budget a mixed bag, say chambers
Balanced Budget: Chambers
Mumbai to host FICCI organic farming seminar
Many warts on the face, says Seshasayee
`Disappointing on tax front'
MAIT happy with stable duty regimen
Nasscom disappointed; to take up concerns with Govt
Infosys Technologies Ltd
`Minimal impact on bottomline'
Infrastructure
`Hi-tech weaving parks will benefit'
Road construction sector welcomes the Budget
At a steady pace
Infrastructure cos buoyed by Budget
Chidambaram dwells on making Mumbai a global financial hub
Insight
Looking beyond market gyrations
Interiors & Homes
Plywood cos to gain from excise duty cut
Interview
`Exchangeable bonds will unlock value for corporates'
Investments
PAN made sole ID number for investors
Jet Airways (India) Ltd
Airlines' efforts to check online frauds
Karnataka
Summer treat
KCCI lauds Budget outlook on wealth creation
Kerala
`Mullappoo' soap launched
Disappointing Budget, says Kerala CM
Balanced Budget: Chambers
Banks, FIs agree to settlement with Trayons
Knitwear & Hosiery
Mixed reaction from Tirupur exporters' body
Letters
Lacklustre Budget?
Lifestyle
Summer treat
Maharashtra
Chidambaram dwells on making Mumbai a global financial hub
Minerals
Duty on iron ore exports
Budget impact: Sesa Goa slumps 8.5%
Export duty on iron ore lauded
Steel industry welcomes export duty on iron ore
Modernisation
Textile industry happy with extension of TUFS
Mortgage
Reverse mortgage of property to help senior citizens
Rule soon for housing mortgage guarantee cos
Housing finance cos may gain from reverse mortgage
Mutual Funds
Larger overseas pie, but a blow for liquid funds
Dividend tax on MFs investing in money markets raised
New Products & Services
`Mullappoo' soap launched
Crown Beers jt venture to launch strong beer
Newspapers & Publishing
Fillip to publishers
Non-Performing Assets
Banks, FIs agree to settlement with Trayons
Oilseeds & Edible Oil
Cheaper edible oils
Sunoil imports may turn cheaper on duty cut
Personal Products
Positive, but no bumper gains
`Positive Budget for FMCG sector'
Petrochemicals
Haldia Petro case adjourned till March 12
Petroleum
Ministry to seek oil bonds worth Rs 5,500 cr
A mixed package for oil and gas industry
Pharmaceuticals
Drugs sector unhappy with lukewarm treatment
A non-event: Satish Reddy
Sweet pill for pharma
Politics
Amendments to Budget
Power
Newer avenues for financing infrastructure
Power projects: Focus on faster implementation
RBI & Other Central Banks
Putting forex reserves to good use
Radio/TV
Bad news for media
Readymade Garments
Forbes Gokak to expand brand Savile Row to women's and kids wear
Real Estate & Construction
Reverse mortgage of property to help senior citizens
At a steady pace
Regulatory Bodies & Rulings
Govt freezes wheat, rice futures
Restructuring
Banks, FIs agree to settlement with Trayons
Retailing
No comforting hugs!
Rice
Govt freezes wheat, rice futures
Roadways
More funds for roadways in N-E region welcomed
Newer avenues for financing infrastructure
Road construction sector welcomes the Budget
Rubber
Spot rubber dips on liquidation
Rural Development
Tackling unemployment
Bharat Nirman and flagship programmes
Security
New Trend Micro tool
Defence, e-governance allocations hiked
Increase in Defence expenditure
Sensor
Sensex sees biggest fall on Budget day in last 5 years
Shipping
Dredging up gains
Short Term Instruments
Call rates steady
New Trend Micro tool
Sick Units
Haldia Petro case adjourned till March 12
Banks, FIs agree to settlement with Trayons
Soaps & Detergents
`Mullappoo' soap launched
Social Welfare
Home loan of Rs 20,000 for the poor at 4%
Software
IT left hanging
No high tea for IT
New Trend Micro tool
Apollo LogiSolutions, Kale tie up
Poster boys take a hit
`Case for continuity of STPI'
`Higher tax liability'
`Minimal impact on bottomline'
Nasscom disappointed; to take up concerns with Govt
Spices & Condiments
Pepper futures rule steady
Steel
Duty cut on steel seconds
Steel industry welcomes export duty on iron ore
Import duty on seconds, defective steel cut
Stock Markets
Steps to strengthen capital market
`Move on cement will be counterproductive'
Sensex sees biggest fall on Budget day in last 5 years
Looking beyond market gyrations
No bad news is good news
Sombre mood prevails as stock dealers gauge Budget
`A mix of positives & negatives'
Institutions allowed short selling; greater market depth seen
Yes to inclusive growth
ADRs recover
Bears run amok on Dalal Street
Stocks
ADRs recover
Nasscom disappointed; to take up concerns with Govt
Sugar
Sugar, fertiliser sectors `disappointed'
Supply Chain Management
Apollo LogiSolutions, Kale tie up
Tamil Nadu
`Overall impact is positive'
`Hi-tech weaving parks will benefit'
`Duty cuts not to benefit common man'
Meet on HR practices
Mixed reaction from Tirupur exporters' body
Extension of tech fund scheme welcomed
`Move to tax ESOPs will result in double taxation'
Grant for TNAU to be used for infrastructure
Budget a mixed bag, say Coimbatore industries
Tata Steel Ltd
Export duty on iron ore lauded
Taxation
`Move to tax ESOPs will result in double taxation'
The `direct' impact
Tax disadvantage after Rs 5.10 lakh
After 15 minutes or so to agriculture...
`Source rule' reaffirmed
IT left hanging
On the reform path
Aspirations grounded
No high tea for IT
`ESOPs under fringe benefit tax a surprise'
Industry welcomes thrust on education; winces at MAT, stock options under FBT
IT put on a MAT diet
CST rate down
MAT scope extended; stock options under FBT
`No change in STT is positive'
Drugs sector unhappy with lukewarm treatment
Direct taxes account for 50% share of Central revenues
Poster boys take a hit
Payout tap will not run dry
`Education cess hike uncalled for'
Hike in dividend distribution tax upsets corporate sector
Dividend tax on MFs investing in money markets raised
Panel on VAT to chart out GST roadmap
Scope of service tax widened
Budget fails to excite Infosysians
`Higher tax liability'
`Minimal impact on bottomline'
A menu with little spice
Technical Analysis
Bear domination
Technology
Textile tech fund scheme extended
Telecommunications
Budget fails to cheer telcos
Telecom tariffs to fall with single levy regime
Textile Machinery
Making the cut
Textiles
`Hi-tech weaving parks will benefit'
Extension of tech fund scheme welcomed
Banks, FIs agree to settlement with Trayons
Textile industry: TUF scheme to continue
Boost for man-made textiles
Making the cut
Textile industry happy with extension of TUFS
Textile tech fund scheme extended
Tyres
Finally, tyre industry gets some breather
Viruses
New Trend Micro tool
Watches & Accessories
Smuggling will come down: Titan
Water
More for drinking water, sanitation
West Bengal
Plywood cos to gain from excise duty cut
Budget a mixed bag, say chambers
Haldia Petro case adjourned till March 12
More funds for roadways in N-E region welcomed
For a good cause
Wheat
Govt freezes wheat, rice futures
Wheat futures gain as traders square off
Wildlife
Clandestine trade
Wipro Ltd
`Minimal impact on bottomline'
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Focus on improving economic viability of farming
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Differential excise duty on cement
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