The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, February 23, 2008

EDITORIAL
Beyond rate cuts
Consumption rates have to accelerate through income generation that increases purchasing power, not just through interest rate cuts. More

BUDGET
What to look for in the Finance Bill
It is that time of the year when middleclass anxiously look forward to some tax relief. Direct taxes have touched 50 per cent of the tax revenues of the Central Government for the first time. India’s tax system can take pride in the fact ... More

Infrastructure financing: Issues and expectations
How can the Union Budget 2008-09 have a positive impact on infrastructure financing in the country? The Budget can enhance infrastructure financing in a number of ways. It could increase allocations to different infrastructure sectors, provide ... More

Extend the scope of Industrial Park Scheme, 2008
The Industrial Park Scheme, 2008 was announced to provide momentum to the manufacturing sector. This scheme replaces the earlier Industrial Park Scheme, 2002, although undertakings notified under that scheme will continue to enjoy the benefits ... More

Extend 10A/ 10B benefit to BPO sector
Most of us would know that Indian IT and BPO industry recorded revenues of $39.6 billion in 2006-07 and is expected to grow to over $60 billion by 2009-10. Given the higher than IT growth rates that NASSCOM projects for the BPO industry, this ... More

ECONOMY
Thirteenth Finance Commission — Unlikely to break new ground
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PETROLEUM
Increase in prices of auto fuels — Taxing times for consumers
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TAXATION
More tax incentives needed for R&D
It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that research and development (R&D) is vital to the success, and even the survival, of almost any business. Technological innovation is a primary competitive factor across virtually all ... More

INTERVIEW
Can TDS provisions be made less tedious?
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INCOME TAX
Salaried require some tax breaks
A Budget prior to an election year is generally looked at with anticipation, expecting generous income-tax concessions, particularly for the salaried class. Although it appears unlikely that there would be liberal concessions for this class this ... More

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Focus on agriculture

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