Special Report
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Jaitley encourages buying and selling of gold
Finance minister announces gold monetisation scheme and a sovereign gold bond apart from steps to boost recycling of the metal
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Energy and infrastructure: Budget long on plans, short on detail
FM enlists measures to bring capital in the sector
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Budget 2015 focuses on digital connectivity to drive rural growth
Jaitley announces expansion of the country's optical fibre network and Rs 1,000 crore funds for startups
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Jaitley's Budget incentivises middle class tax payers
The finance minister wants you to save more for your twilight years; pension funds and health insurance firms are the biggest beneficiaries
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Jaitley promises a big push to startups; industry remains sceptical
FM says it will lead to creation of jobs and spur growth. Experts cite the several ambiguities, including lack of clarity on government's role
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Govt reiterates vow to bring back black money, promises new law to punish offenders
Guilty could face rigorous imprisonment for 10 years while penalty will be 300 percent of the tax evaded
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FM keen to bring foreign fund managers to India
Jaitley doesn't crunch numbers, looks at long-term measures
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Arun Jaitley's Budget 2015 sets the stage for a new economic order
FM decides to plump for growth, eases fiscal deficit target to push public investment; significant reforms on black money, ease of business and entrepreneurship
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Budget leaves REITs in no man's land
Despite getting one-time exemption on capital gains, domestic investors don't gain much
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More shock than awe for real estate
Experts say the finance minister missed an opportunity to use the sector as a trigger for growth
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Budget 2015 lukewarm to the green energy sector
Modi's optimism for renewable energy comes to nought as Jaitley's Budget offers no definite roadmap