BL Poll Poll Results 20050801 Honda has signed a pact in Hooda's presence. Do you think the company should have resolved its labour problem much earlier? The FM is hopeful that this year will see a higher GDP growth. Do you share his optimism? 20050731 The cigarette major ITC has announced its foray into personal care segment. Do you think this initiative will pay off? Do you think opening of the Wagah Border will boost the trade ties between India and Paksian? 20050730 What do you think about pedal power being used to run computers that is still under testing at HCL Infosystem's facility? Do you fear a price hike in petroleum products in the wake of the oil rig fire? 20050729 Indian Railways plans to issue online receipts for booking of goods. What do you think of this move? Do you think India can achieve the 7.2 per cent GDP growth rate as per the initial projection? 20050728 The panel studying the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has suggested 26 per cent FDI cap while disallowing investment of pension fund corpus abroad. What is your view on this? The Government is considering a new pricing mechanism for petroleum products. Will such a measure improve the state of oil marketing companies (OMCs)? 20050727 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has decided to increase the financial autonomy of profit-making central public sector enterprises. What do you think of this move? The global automobile major, Ford Motors has chosen India for manufacturing its new car in the premier segment. What do you think of this? 20050726 What do you think would be the major challenge for the TV News channels in the future? The steel baron L N Mittal and Oil giant ONGC have signed a MOU for two overseas joint ventures.What do you think of this pact? 20050725 The Minister has assured that the Iran pipeline project will not be abandoned. Is this contrary to what the PM indicated a few days ago? Will the continuing violence affect the markets? 20050724 Do you think the Sensex would hit the 8000 mark? The business community has agreed to put in place a workplace policy on AIDS. Do you think it would serve any purpose? 20050723 With China having revalued its Yuan,what do you think will be the impact on India? Do you think the Multi-Commodity Exchanges (MCX) in India have lived up to the expectations so far? 20050722 The Interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has suggested that subscribers to the new pension system be given the option of investing 100 per cent in G-Secs. What do you think of this? Do you think that the ending of export subsidies by the developed countries to their farm sector would improve India's position in the world market? 20050721 What in your opinion is the biggest challenge facing the BPOs in the country? Do you think India's nuclear programme will get a boost from the recently concluded Indo-US talks? 20050720 Leading telecom players in the country are planning to roll out the latest in broadband technolgy that will enable you to choose movies that you want to watch on your TV. Will the idea sell? More and more chemical companies are going for forward integration by moving into the pharmaceutical sector. Do you think this is a good strategy? 20050719 More BPO companies are moving into smaller towns and are set out on a hiring spree. What do you think of this development? With a view to make drugs affordable, pharma companies have mooted differential pricing. What is your view on this? 20050718 Do you think that the new Harry Potter book is priced too high? Coca-Cola has threatened an Indian photographer with legal action for using its logo in a poster about water shortages. What is your view about it? 20050717 Microsoft is planning to launch anti-piracy initiative aimed at nudging users to shift to genuine Windows software.What do you think of this? Do you think Salman Khan should be booked under law for his alleged revealation about links with Dawood Ibrahim? 20050716 The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has launched Gold trading in demat form. What is your view on this? Sabeer Bhatia has come up with Telixo, a technology that offers mobile users instant access to their personal information via the phone. Do you think it will be a success? Bharatmatrimony.com has launched a network of marriage bureaus which would offer matchmaking services offline. Do you think this initiative will pay off? 20050715 PSU insurers and a group of hospitals have agreed on "package deal pricing"for healthcare services.What do you think of this move? What according to you is the key challenge for the insurers today? 20050714 Maharashtra Government has presented the amended stamp duty law to rope in media contracts such as advertisement, print and electronic telecast. What is your view on this move? Comment on Infosys's first quarter results. 20050713 India is facing a severe coal shortage despite having huge reserves. Do you think privatisation will offer an answer? Government's proposal to allow housing finance companies and NBFCs to raise funds in overseas market is being reviewed in the light of concerns raised by RBI. What is your opinion? 20050712 Left leaders have been lending support to the merger of IFCI and IDBI. Do you think it is justified? What's your view about POSCO's proposal to export iron ore from Orissa? 20050711 There have been pressures on New Delhi from Islamabad to remove specific duty on textile imports from Pakistan. What is your view on this? Public sector banks prefer to recover from non-performing assets (NPAs) by themselves, and resort to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) only as a last option. 20050710 The recent explosions in London have again raised the issue of terrorism. Do you think we have to respond with higher levels of security? Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has proposed bar on early withdrawal of PF contributions. What’s your take on this?A welcome measure since it will ensure the security of old age income. 20050709 HDFC Bank is planning to set up a Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC) to undertake fund-based activities.Do you think this exercise will pay off? The Government has decided to withdraw the restrictions on use of the national flag by the public as costumes.what do you think about this? 20050708 The Government has taken a firm stand of not allowing foreign airlines to pick up a stake in domestic airlines.what do you think of this? RBI has set up a separate department called Financial Markets Department(FMD) to closely track the financial markets.Do you think this would make any difference? 20050707 The Centre is discussing the feasibility of instituting a quality certification for generic medicines. Do you think that the measure,if implemented will make any sense? TRAI is proposing to introduce stringent norms for reporting of subscriber figures by cellular companies. Will such a move make any difference to the subscriber? 20050706 Bechtel Corporation is preparing to go ahead with the arbitration proceedings against the Government for recovery of its claims from the beleaguered Dabhol Power Company.What do you think will be the outcome? RBI has relaxed NPA norms for urban co-operative banks from the existing 90-day to 180-day.Do you think it will improve the financial position of these banks? 20050705 The Company Law Board has ordered the Government to appoint two directors on the Board of Morepen Laboratories.Do you think this move will safeguard the interests of the depositors and creditors and build public confidence? The news of an employee of Provogue being involved in narcotic drugs transfer has come to the surface.Do you think it will have an impact on the listing price of its IPO? 20050704 The prportion of women in IT services in India is rising steadily. Do you expect a similar trend in other sectors as well? What is your view about the US's thinking on India during the 1970s, as revealed in the recently released documents? 20050703 The Rs 2,400 crore Sethusamudram ship canal project has received the Cabinet proposal and is likelt to kick off shortly.What is your view on it? Do you think the dismantling of the textile quota regime has favoured the smaller retailers from the developed countries as against the biggies? 20050702 The government has approved FDI at 20 per cent in FM radio stations opening up 330 new FM frequencies to the private sector. What is your view on this? Do you think education should be removed out of the Concurrent List and solely made a State subject? 20050701 The Singapore pact intends to go 'beyond trade' and include such other elements as special visa and liberalisation of air transport. Do you think this would strengthen India's position in the overseas market? What is your view on allowing domestic tobacco manufacturing companies to sponsor events? 20050630 The SEBI appointed MAPIN committee has recommended against finger printing of market participants and insisted upon more disclosure. Do you think the measure,if implemented would ensure transparency in the stock markets? Do you think it is possible for the Indian economy to attain the 8 per cent growth target envisaged in the Tenth Plan? 20050629 When do you think will the Reliance-IPCL merger take place? The TRAI has recommended 100 per cent foreign ownership in satellite radio broadcasting with no entry fee for companies interested in this business. What do you think about it? 20050628 Will the technology of liquefaction of gas become an obstacle for the India-Iran gas deal? BPO companies are trying to include punitive financial liabilities on service providers for data theft or loss. Do you see this as a measure to curb the growing security related problems? 20050627 Are you bullish about 'the biggest ever' gas find by the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation? Is China keeping the yuan pegged around 8.3 to the dollar for far too long? 20050626 Should cosmetics carry labels showing ingredients? Was Emergency appropriate 30 years ago, on June 25, 1975? 20050625 There are reports that an Indian call centre employee allegedly sold bank account details of 1,000 UK customers to an undercover reporter. Will this have an adverse impact on the BPO industry? Do you think the POSCO deal is in the interest of India? 20050624 Brain stroke is the third largest killer in India according to the World Health Organisation. Which do you think is the number one killer? Eight passengers of an Indian Airlines flight have been stranded here in Lakshadweep islands for the last two days as the pilot quit his job suddenly. How do you think the airlines should compensate the passengers? 20050623 Are you afraid that Sensex will see a major reversal before the week closes? Do you think that the recent heat wave conditions are the result of global warming? 20050622 Is the hike in petrol and diesel prices more than what you feared The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Singapore. What do you foresee as benefiting the most in India, as a result? 20050621 Oil hovers around $60. What’s your reaction? At the current pace, what according to you is the probability that Sensex may cross 7,500 before the week is over? 20050620 Black buck episode has attracted wide attention. What is your reaction? A computer hacker may have accessed more than 40 million credit card accounts, reports say. Do you feel confident when using credit cards? 20050619 What is your view about Reliance settlement? Do you think there is undue delay in fuel price hike? 20050618 The Union Cabinet has further liberalised the print media policy by allowing foreign institutional investors in news and current affairs publications. What do you think will be the impact of the decision on the media sector? With IndiGo likely to be the next player to join the band of low-cost airlines, what do you think the future for such airlines is likely to be? 20050617 The Government has cleared the merger of two steel PSUs - Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) and Steel Authority of India (SAIL). A welcome move? What is your view about Bank of Baroda's re-branding exercise? 20050616 The Centre is considering a total ban on the use of non-iodised salt in the country. Will it be a practicable measure? The Communications Minister says the country is likely to move towards uniform calling rate, wherein the charges for making a call would be the same irrespective of the distance. Do you think we'd then be paying only local call rates? 20050615 India and Iran have agreed on a 25-year LNG (liquefied natural gas) deal. Do you expect that the new strategic relationship between the two countries will help reduce India’s fuel costs? Airtel and other telecom operators in the Asia Pacific region have announced the launch of additional benefits exclusively for international roaming subscribers. Will this boost the subscriber base? 20050614 To check sagging sales of its once bread-and-butter 'M800' model, Maruti has announced a Rs 16,000 price cut, taking the car below the Rs 2 lakh mark. What's your view about the decision? There were huge cash withdrawals in May-end by panicky current account holders who were unwilling to create a tax trail by paying the banking cash transaction tax (BCCT). Do you think trail can be evaded thus? 20050613 Should kirana stores be allowed to sell over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? Do you think it will be good for small investors if Infosys were to announce a share split? 20050612 Mutual Funds are considering to replace the term IPO with NFO (New Fund Offering) to prevent confusion among investors between equity and fund offers. Do you think the new name will be well received? A majority of Indian films portrayed tobacco scenes between 1999 and 2002 and encouraged teenagers to smoke in order to lead a ‘stylish lifestyle’, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) study. Should movies be instructive of good conduct? 20050611 The Government is planning to merge the small steel PSUs with SAIL. Will this move strengthen the domestic steel industry? Who should be the next president of BJP? 20050610 Global chip major Intel is likely to set up an advanced test manufacturing facility in the country. Does this signify that the country is moving into hardware too? The US Supreme Court overturned Arthur Andersen's conviction about a week ago. Do you expect the accounting firm to stage a comeback? 20050609 Banks have been allowed to freely fund overseas acquisitions by Indian companies. Do you think that companies would rather prefer to rely on their internal accruals? With e-tickets, passengers would be able to board the train with a computer printout obtained from a PC. Do you rate this as a great facility? 20050608 Air Deccan has introduced Re 1 fare for the domestic sector. What's your view about this? The Tamil Nadu Government has abolished the Common Entrance Test for admission into medical and professional courses. A welcome measure? 20050607 Microsoft has launched Windows starter edition in Hindi with PC, priced at Rs 18,900. Do you think this initiative will pay off? Do you think that the National Knowledge Commission will promote excellence in the education system and help in meeting the knowledge challenges? 20050606 Fiat has launched 'Adventure Sport' priced at Rs 5.58 lakh. What is your opinion about the pricing? In an effort to implement afforestation projects, the Maharashtra Government plans to introduce a tax on vehicles and industrial units based on their carbon emissions. Will the move reduce pollution? 20050605 How soon do you think that the Sensex will reach the 7000 mark? CPI (M) has said that it will protest any hike in petrol prices. Will such protests be effective? 20050604 How soon do you expect a hike in the prices of petroleum products to happen? 20050603 Do you think that the latest ban on tobacco will affect the popularity of movies and TV programmes? 20050602 The Irani Committee has recommended that independent directors should form 1/3 of listed companies’ board. Is the proposal feasible to implement? 20050601 The Government doesn't seem to be keen on opening up retail, legal and auditing services when making a revised offer before the WTO. Is this a welcome move? 20050531 The Cabinet has given clearance to the Government to sell 10 per cent stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) through the book-building route. But the Left parties have opposed the Government decision. Do you think the divestment will come throu 20050530 The Ministry of Company Affairs is working on a new company law that would be simpler, compact and easy to administer. How soon do you expect such a new law would be in place? 20050529 With a gain of 36.9 points on Friday, Sensex witnessed its longest winning streak in more than eight months. Do you expect the trend to last a little longer? The EPF board today recommended 9.5 per cent interest for its four crore subscribers for 2004-05, leaving a Rs 716-crore deficit, which would be covered by dipping into its special reserves. Is this a right move? 20050528 Software majors such as Infosys and Wipro see rise in debtor days (which is a ratio between receivables and sales). Is this a worrying trend? Who do you think should make exams less stressful for school students? 20050527 What do you think of Maruti's pricing of Swift starting at Rs 3.87 lakh? 20050526 Do you think the recent blasts in cinema halls will affect the movie industry? 20050525 CA course duration has been cut to four years. Is this a good decision? 20050524 Sethusamudram project has been given the green signal by the Government. Do you think it can affect environment adversely? 20050523 Should Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) be allowed in the retail sector? 20050522 India should not export iron ore, says Mr B. Muthuraman, MD of Tata Steel. Do you concur with the opinion? Are you unhappy that an Indian was not chosen as the new cricket coach? 20050520 The Ministry of Company Affairs has asked the Registrar of Companies to issue notice to the group, headed by Mr Mukesh Ambani, on complaints filed by his younger brother Mr Anil. Do you think this will hasten the resolution of the ongoing tussle? 20050519 Dubbed Hollywood movies are doing well at the box office. Do you enjoy watching a dubbed version? 20050518 Railway platform ticket will cost Rs 5 instead of Rs 3 from next month. Do you think the hike is justified? 20050517 Government has announced a probe into Centaur Hotels disinvestment. Do you think that the country lacks a healthy disinvestment climate? 20050516 Do you think that the new law on 'right to information' will ensure transparency in Government's operations? 20050515 SEBI chairman Mr M. Damodaran has said, "I expect companies in the public and private sectors to find independent directors by December 31. There could be penalties after that which could be costly." Do companies need independent directors? Should there be a bar on dance bars? 20050514 What's your usage of debit card, in comparison to credit card? The Government has issued a show-cause notice to senior IAS officer Mr L.V. Saptharishi asking him to explain his conduct for publicly criticising the two Election Commissioners and the functioning of the Commission. 20050513 Encore Software and the CSIR have launched 'mobile desktops' which would be available in a range starting from 'below Rs 10,000' to Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000. The products will be in the market in 3-4 months. Will you be buying one? 20050512 Maharashtra has scrapped free power scheme for farmers. The decision is... 20050511 Project ‘Antariksh’ will deploy ISRO-designed Automatic Weather Stations in 56 centres across the ‘monsoon gateway State’ of Kerala to monitor rainfall and other weather parameters. Do you expect the project to make weather predictions more reliable? 20050510 The Government is thinking of establishing an autonomous authority to regulate contents on television channels. Do you think the idea is worthwhile? 20050509 The Central Government has approved sale of 10 million tonnes of coal through electronic auction on Internet by Coal India Ltd for the year 2005-06 on a trial basis. Do you think e-auction can reduce corruption? 20050508 The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has launched the agri composite index NCDEXAGRI. Do you think this will gradually attract as much attention as the Sensex? Should there be a ban on exit polls? 20050507 Laptops are subject to seven per cent Additional Duty as in the case of computers. Do you think laptops should get preferential treatment? What's your view about the boycott of Parliament? 20050506 LIC plans to focus on equities, and it may scale up exposure. 20050505 About 50 per cent of the farmer households in the country are indebted, according to the National Sample Survey Organisation. 20050504 The Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, has announced a host of changes to the controversial fringe benefit tax (FBT) that was proposed in the Union Budget for 2005-06. Options: 20050503 The settlement of the family dispute between the Ambani brothers hinges on whether there should be a cash component to the Anil Ambani's share. 20050502 The Finance Ministry has ratified the interest rate of 9.5 per cent for 2002-03 and 2003-04 on the employee provident fund accumulations of about four crore subscribers of the EPF scheme. 20050501 Seventy per cent of Japanese companies in India enjoy black ink in their balance sheets and 90 per cent of these are considering expanding their business here. A new international airport for Chennai! 20050430 Bank rate has not been changed by the latest Credit Policy, yet it is anticipated that banks may soon raise interest rate for loans. Should Lalu resign? 20050429 To bring down the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's pension liability in the long run, the Government is considering the proposal of increasing the retirement age from 58 to 60. 20050428 The Supreme Court has given a go-ahead for the Rs 150 crore IPO of Shoppers' Stop by staying an interim order of the Shillong Bench of Gauhati High Court restraining the IPO. 20050427 BPO industry should move beyond its present USP of being cost effective, and re-brand itself in terms of value addition, competition and innovation, says the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. 20050426 Kamal Nath hints at 'hire and fire' in special economic zones. 20050425 Fertiliser scam of 1995- Government recovers just Rs 1 crore against Rs 246.47 crore. And Rs 137 crore remains untraceable. 20050424 Cashing in on cricket broadcast and a slew of other initiatives, the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati anticipates over 20 per cent growth in revenues this fiscal, to Rs 1,000 crore. The southwest monsoon (June to September) would be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department has forecast. 20050423 The world's cheapest mobile handset will soon hit the Indian market for a takeaway price of only Rs 1,700. About Modi, Lalu said- "This country belongs to all of us and that rat cannot stop me from coming to Gujarat." 20050422 The MphasiS case may not impact Indian BPO industry. 20050421 Government mulls control on sting operations. 20050420 Is there a real estate boom? 20050419 The Open Skies Agreement signed on Thursday with the US means that any "designated" airline of either country can fly as many aircraft each week to as many cities as needed and set fares at any level that the market will bear. 20050418 Standard deduction allowed to salaried taxpayer should continue, says the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. 20050417 Indian bourses were pushed off the edge by Infosys' bleak guidance for the next quarter. What would you like to watch on the telly today? 20050416 P. Chidambaram has been accused of acting with a "sinister motive" on the issue concerning the Sivagangai District Central Cooperative Bank. Should Advani and Vajpayee make way for new faces? 20050415 Tamil Nadu plans to campaign for Formula 1 racing. 20050414 India and China aim at $20 billion in bilateral trade. 20050413 The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has cleared 20 per cent FDI for private FM radio sector. 20050412 The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) has been clamouring for a change of name to the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ICMAI) but the CA Institute has been opposing such a move. 20050411 Buoyed by the excellent export performance in the inaugural year of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), the target for the current fiscal has been scaled up from $88 billion to $92 billion. 20050410 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has returned to India after a gap of 50 years, launching its Phantom super luxury sedan in the city. The car is expected to be priced at Rs 3.5 - Rs 4 crore, and the company hopes to sell 7-8 units a year. The prime accused in the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam, Abdul Karim Telgi, has said that he would like to make a confessional statement before the special court. 20050409 The Finance Minister is keen on tracking high-value cases among vanishing companies. Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service was a great event! 20050408 International oil prices are on the boil once again with the benchmark Brent crude testing the $57 per barrel mark. There is now talk of prices touching $100. 20050407 ITC has agreed not to claim the Rs 350 crore it paid as deposit to the exchequer in 1996 and the Government in turn has agreed to withdraw its claim of another Rs 453 crore. 20050406 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) has recommended the removal of the names of two members who were auditors of the scam-tainted Madhavpura Mercantile Co-operative Bank (MMCB) for 1999-2000 and 1998-99. 20050405 Factories Act 1948 has been amended to allow women work between 8 p.m and 6.p.m 20050404 Do you think that VAT implementation will reduce bribes? 20050403 Chances of fresh scams and stock market crashes are quite remote, according to the Chairman of Karvy Consultants, Mr C. Parthasarathy Is life-tax appropriate for vehicles? 20050402 Vivek Oberoi has been persuaded to return the 'Red & White' bravery award conferred on him by cigarette manufacturer Godfrey Phillips India. Are you still afraid that a tsunami may strike any time? 20050401 Cellular operators have complained to the telecom regulator that the unlimited talktime tariffs offered by Reliance Infocomm in its 'Plan 435' are 'predatory' in nature. 20050331 SEBI doesn't seem keen on continuing the massive investor identification programme called MAPIN. 20050330 Lockheed Martin has offered to build 'exclusive' F-16 fighter jets. 20050329 Punjab National Bank is planning to list today the additional 8 crore shares allotted recently to public. 20050328 What do you think of Maruti's idea of 'driving schools' with simulators? 20050327 Do you agree with the Tourism Minister Renuka Chowdhury that 'visa-on-arrival' to visitors can boost international tourism? There's a new ad campaign for Pepsi, with a new tagline Oey Bubbly. 20050326 Baazee.com has re-branded itself as eBay.in. Do you think this will make online auctions more popular in India? Should the National Anthem be altered by deleting 'Sindh' from it? 20050325 Anil may get Reliance InfoComm after Holi. 20050324 OVaL is the retail brand of ONGC - to sell petrol and diesel at prices lower than the competition. 20050323 Do you think Indian companies give enough attention to succession? 20050322 Forex surge continues and reserves cross $140 billion. 20050321 The Supreme Court has held that the date of birth (DoB) entered in one's horoscope cannot be taken as conclusive proof for determining the age if the DoB recorded in the school register is different. 20050320 Mr Lalu Prasad has said that Railway services such as train enquiry will be outsourced to call centres which offer maximum commission. The last word should be from: 20050319 Government is examining whether any law had been violated by Reliance Infocomm in allocating one crore shares to three unlisted firms at the rate of Re 1 per share. Maruti Udyog, Hyundai Motors and General Motors are planning to hike prices of cars from April 1, citing increased costs of steel as the reason. 20050318 The Finance and Investment Committee of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has taken a view against investing the Fund's money in equities. 20050317 IT majors Infosys and Wipro received hoax calls about bombs in their premises. Is this a matter of serious concern? 20050316 Is President's rule the best way to keep away illiterate and corrupt politicians from governance? 20050315 What happened in Jharkhand was... 20050314 Will President's rule improve the life of the common man in Bihar? 20050313 For Bihar-like situation, when people vote for a hung Assembly, which is the best option among the following? Pervez Musharraf has accepted an invitation by Manmohan Singh to visit and watch the ongoing India-Pakistan series. If the two sit together and watch, what's most likely? 20050312 The Lok Pal Bill is about scrutiny into charges of corruption against the highest in office. It has been a non-starter for almost four decades. Do you think the present Lok Sabha will pass the Lok Pal Bill? 20050311 The issue of 'tainted' ministers and MPs refuses to go away! 20050310 On the International Women’s Day, Sonia Gandhi expressed hope that 'some way' will be found for the Women’s Reservation Bill. Are you hopeful that the present Lok Sabha will pass the Bill? 20050309 Now that one can buy NSC (National Savings Certificate) and KVP (Kisan Vikas Patra) online, will investment in postal savings schemes become more popular? 20050308 Do you think VAT (value-added tax) will get implemented from April 1? 20050307 The Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal has said that Reliance Infocomm has 'clearly and deliberately' breached licence norms and put national security in jeopardy by routing international long distance calls as local ones. 20050306 Now that branded jewellery will suffer an excise duty of 2 per cent... Bihar politics... 20050305 The Finance Minister has congratulated India Inc for having made a gain of Rs 16,857 crore in the stock market on Friday. Political developments in Goa make me... 20050304 Zooming of the Sensex reflects the market's happiness with the Budget. 20050303 Tata Motors hopes to be No. 1 with Rs 1-lakh car. When do you think such a car will be launched? 20050302 The Finance Minister says, "People should be pushed into a cheque economy" 20050301 Do you think that the new Fringe Benefit Tax will make employers reduce facilities given to staff? 20050228 On the whole the Finance Minister has done The new service tax proposals are very harsh on Do you think the Budget will fuel inflation? Is the Budget While delivering the Budget speech, did the FM seem confident? Will there be any rollbacks after the Budget? The new tax on bank withdrawal beyond Rs 10,000 a day is Are you happy with the changes to individual taxation? Do you think the Budget encourages savings?

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