Special Report
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Budget 2015 leaves many questions unanswered, raises new ones
While the budget does take steps to improve the investment climate, the jury is still out on the government's ability to implement all that it has promised
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Budget 2015: Paving the road to higher growth
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is banking on a public investment-led infrastructure push to power India's economic ascension. And his good intentions seem to be backed by a real plan
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Budgeting high expectations: Why FM Jaitley has his task cut out
The 2015 budget has to bolster the Prime Minister's vision for India. It can remove bottlenecks in infrastructure, introduce measures to boost key sectors and facilitate ease of business
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Budget brings cheer for banks, NBFCs
Jaitley announces steps which would make recovery of loans smoother and benefit large players
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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