Though practical and pragmatic, the budget is based on very optimistic assumptions
The next year’s budget will have to introduce very real tax reforms
Stockmarkets are cheered by the 2010-11 Budget. Is that justified?
Two moves that will significantly impact two sectors
The sectoral impact of the Finance Bill
The compulsive spender of yesteryear has become an advocate of financial responsibility, now that elections are behind him
Give a little, take a little... and keep a little up your sleeve. That’s Budget 2010. It should work
The finance minister did not clarify where the government stands on serious issues such as MAT and capital gains tax
Budget 2010 is welcome as it gives directional clarity to the introduction of GST
Broadening the tax base to include more taxpayers while reducing tax compliance procedures, are firm steps towards big reforms
Infrastructure remains in the spotlight. Removing bottlenecks can facilitate investment and implementation of the various proposals
Changes made in tax regulations during this round are more a prelude to the major acts expected to be performed the next year
Curbing fiscal deficit, a healthy disinvestment target, and reforms are good news for the financial sector. Abolition of STT would have helped