Special Report
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FM keeps ship on course, avoids sudden policy changes: Ashok Wadhwa
Budget delivers progressive changes without upsetting the cart and reinforces Centre's commitment to previous policy decisions
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The budget indicates policy-based governance: Sanjiv Goenka
Spending money on building infrastructure to create jobs, and not handing out doles, marks the new normal
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It's the budget of a prudent government
Straddling political and economic compulsions, Jaitley hasn't done anything path-breaking, but has ensured that there is something for every sector
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Budget 2017: Jaitley chooses prudence over profligacy even as RBI takes cautious steps
Will a prudent government and a hawkish central bank bode well for the Indian economy?
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Infosys board reiterates confidence in CEO Sikka, denies 'governance lapses'
Reports, citing founder NR Narayana Murthy, have alleged lapses in decisions on the chief executive's pay increase
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2017 - The year of the farmer?
It is heartening to see the rural focus of the budget and the steps being taken to pave the way for relief to the farmers while giving a spur to agricultural growth
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Infy, founders rift: Company says no governance violations
In a separate statement, the company refuted allegations of wrongdoing after reports of a rift between the founders and the CEO
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Tata Sons removes Mistry as director
Mistry's removal was the only agenda at the extraordinary general meeting
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Budget 2017 a sincere attempt to benefit the bottom-of-the-pyramid
Alleviation of poverty is what will really drive economic growth in India and Budget 2017 works towards achieving this goal
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Analysts approve Jaitley's fiscally prudent budget
While they hailed the finance minister's strategy of taking measured steps to boost growth without being spendthrift, they hoped for a road map towards solving India's bad loans problem
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Substantial tax savings on gains from Immovable property?
While the budget has triggered mixed reactions from various factions of society, the Finance Minister clearly seems to be favouring sellers of immovable property