SPENDING POWER
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Defence boost points at China's power games? RT
Even as Beijing completes its once-in-a-decade leadership transition, the boost in the communist-led country's defence budget indicates Chian's power expansion plans. The military spending increase announced ties very nicely with its objective to be a superpow...3:26
UK reels under 'renewable energy law' RT
The United Kingdom wants 15 percent of the country's energy needs to be covered by renewable sources by 2020. However, given the low spending power, the increased austerity measures and budget cuts, this decision to 'go green' could prove costly for the UK. Th...12:02
Budget 2012 | Impetus to textile sector Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines the changed custom duty structure, applicable to the textile sector.9:48
Budget 2012 | Encouraging rural finance Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee provides exemptions for financial service providers in rural areas.12:27
Budget 2012 | Income tax limit up to Rs 2 lakh Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee raises income tax limit marginally to Rs 2 Lakh from Rs 1.8 lakh.2:56
Budget 2012 | Increase in non-plan expenditure Headlines Today
The Budget has an increased allocation for non-plan expenditure.7:50
Budget 2012 | Encouraging research & development Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee spells out the plan outlay for research and development programmes.4:08
Budget 2012 | Women empowerment Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines Budget allocations for women empowerment programmes.1:44
Budget 2012 | Allocations for healthcare Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines Budget allocations for the healthcare sector.0:57
Budget 2012 | Focus on education Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee provides details of the plan outlay for the education sector.1:16
Budget 2012 | Development of backward regions. Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee spells out plans for developing backward regions.3:01
Budget 2012 | Impetus to inclusive growth Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee increases allocations for the welfare of SC, ST and tribal people.7:25
Budget 2012 | Agriculture plan outlay up by 18% Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee raises the plan outlay for agriculture and cooperation by 18 per cent.4:41
Budget 2012 | Tax receipt estimate up by 19.5% Times Now
Tax receipt estimate for 2012-13 is up by 19.5% over the revised estimate for 2011-12.4:14
Budget 2012 | Social security for weaker section Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee spells out budget allocations to help the weaker section.2:49
Budget 2012 | Impetus to healthcare Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee formulates steps to give impetus to the healthcare sector.9:31
Budget 2012 | Incentives for agriculture research Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee spells out plans for developing the agriculture sector.4:00
Budget 2012 | Housing for low-income group Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee's solution for housing problems, faced by people with low income.6:12
Budget 2012 | Infrastructure development Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee lays down formulations to develop infrastructural and industrial development.5:24
Budget 2012 | Reforms on capital market Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee spells out steps to deepen reforms concerning capital market.5:04
Budget 2012 | Development in infrastructure Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee formulates public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.3:10
Budget 2012 | Reforms in financial sector Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee formulates amendments to various laws to facilitate reforms in the financial sector.2:06
Budget 2012 | Disinvestment formula Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee says his disinvestment formulas will benefit all the stakeholders.7:16
Budget 2012 | GDP expected to grow at 6.9% Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee says India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.9 per cent during the next year.2:52
Budget 2012 | Improving investment environment Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee mulls improving investment environment, which would help both consumers and producers.2:36
Budget 2012 | Direct & indirect tax collections Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee's Budget speech continues, wherein he talks about enacting legislations to facilitate direct & indirect tax collections.6:37
Budget 2012 | Growth and fiscal consolidation Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee provides a glimpse on the growth and fiscal situation during the past year.3:46
Budget 2012 | Overview of India's economy Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee provides a brief overview of India's economy in the past year.5:17
Budget 2012 | Economy on recovery path Times Now
Indian economy is showing signs of recovery across sectors, says Pranab Mukherjee.26:05
Budget 2012: DMK ministers abstain from photo op Headlines Today
The DMK ministers in the Union Cabinet stay away from the photo op in the run up to the Budget speech.20:07
'Growth likely to bounce back to 8.5% by year-end' ET NOW
Government's measures should be within fiscal prudence, says Shankar Sharma. To know what the experts have to share about the Budget, watch this segment.1:16
Honest accounting of expenditure needed: Mohandas Times Now
Mohandas Pai says government expenditure is always under-accounted in Budget, and an honest accounting is needed.17:45
News9 | 9 AM Bulletin, March 16, 2012 News 9
News Bulletin: News9, 9 AM Bulletin, March 16, 2012.2:48
'UPA achieved higher growth rates than NDA' Times Now
Congress leader says UPA governments have performed far better than the NDA, in terms economic growth.2:51
Budget 2012: 'India in grim situation' Times Now
An analyst says India is in the darkest moment of its economy, with huge trade deficits, fiscal deficit, high inflation and political blockages.18:45
'FM may present 'Re doesn't rock the boat' budget' ET NOW
Do not expect the government to cut expenditure significantly, says Bimal Jain. To know what the other experts have to say about the Budget, watch this segment.21:04
Budget 2012: Measures for inclusive growth wanted Headlines Today
Experts say Budget 2012 is expected to take measures for inclusive growth.17:55
Budget 2012 amid UPA's troubles from allies Headlines Today
Analysts discuss whether Pranab Mukherjee can present a reformist budget, when the UPA government is troubled by its allies, TMA and DMK.2:29
Count down begins for Budget 2012 Headlines Today
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee leaves for his office for a photo op, as the count down begin for his Budget speech at 11 AM.19:03
'Govt has no political space to raise fuel prices' ET NOW
Expect fresh supply of equity if markets rise strongly, says Amansa Capital.16:39
Budget 2012: Will Pranab make 'Aam Aadmi' smile? India TV
Analysts discuss whether Pranab Mukherjee can bring back smile on the face of the common man.6:18
Budget 2012: A tightrope walk for Pranab Headlines Today
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is expected to do a tightrope walk, balancing expectations and realities, given the political and economic scenario in the country.3:44
Common man hopes for middle-class-friendly Budget Headlines Today
The common man across the country hopes the Budget will be middle-class friendly.4:27
EPF interest rate cut ahead of Budget India TV
The UPA government has reduced the EPF interest rate to 8.25% from 9.5% for 2011-12, a day before the presentation of Budget 2012.2:04
Budget 2012: Will inflation come down?