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Budget 2013 will be pragmatic, but not necessarily reformist

The markets will welcome a budget that is pragmatic and if global equities stay firm, Indian equities, bonds and the currency can see a strong rally after the budget.

Sensex at 20000: Markets will give credit where it is due

A good budget will see markets taking up PSU stocks along with the broad market and since PSU stocks have underperformed over the last two years the catch up could fetch handsome returns to investors.

5 ways to reduce the Indian appetite for gold

If reducing gold imports is an important short- or medium-term goal, here is the right way to go about it in gold-craxy India

Expectations from Budget soar post reform steps

The markets also understand that there will be pain in the short term for long-term gains.

RGESS or regress? Tax breaks won't help equity flows

Investors do not mind paying taxes as tax is paid on gains, unfortunately retail investors are nervous on whether they will see gains at all on equities given the current state of economic affairs.

Task cut out for FM, RBI after December IIP print

With global signals continuing to be weak, the rating agencies keeping a close watch and the slowdown showing little signs of abating, Chidambaram and Subbarao will have to come up with a common formula to keep growth from flagging further.<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Budget is a reality show; it has to be judged properly

The budget day is like a grand finale of a reality show, where the participants perform their best to win votes.

Budget 2013: No room for tax hikes ties govt hands on revenue front

Taxes cannot be raised at a time when the economy is slowing down while it cannot be broadened as elections are due in 2014.

India Inc sees higher limits on tax-saving investments in Budget

Survey of 300 firms shows requirement of a less litigious tax regime is also key expectation

Budget 2013: Weak investment demand will mark fiscal 2013-14

Fiscal 2013-14 will be characterised by weak investment demand more than anything else.

Reality check: Train mows down two kids as Bansal reads Railway budget

This irony should not be missed. It has grave import for the public since the Indian Railways talk about safety but do not give a damn.

Budget 2013: Worry about those not paying tax, not rich taxpayers

The Planning Commission chief sees scope for getting the non-taxpaying rich into the tax net. He says the rich already pay higher rates

Union Budget 2013: Cut in fuel, fertiliser subsidy key to trim Non-Plan expenditure

Non-Plan expenditure is expected to grow by 4 percent in 2013-14 against a growth rate of 19 percent seen in 2012-13.

Undoing the past: FM winks to give angels wings this Budget

The Budget may have been flat, but there's a lot in it for angel investors, startups and MSMEs<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Huff, puff, India will finally be a $2 trillion economy this year

India will finally be a $2 trillion economy this year, but getting back to 8-9 percent growth and becoming a middle income country needs faster reforms

India is a buy: Six reasons why economy will strengthen from now

The current levels of the INR indicate that negatives will be more prominent but that is obvious.

Bulls must be cautious as Sensex reaches upside target

Resistance levels are areas where the supply of stock far exceeds demand leading to a drop in price. Last week, the index was at resistance and Sensex cleared that resistance level when it went all the way up to 19,300. The Nifty, however, is weaker than the Sensex and has not reached the resistance level yet.

The rupee at 63: Here's how fear can make you money

One thing is clear: the fall of the rupee is the result of our own follies. But it can't keep falling endlessly, and there's money to be made for those who dare.

Factor in India's environmental loss and all we have is negative growth

A conservative World Bank report estimates the cost of environmental damage to be 5.7 percent of our GDP, without even taking into account the loss of fisheries, biodiversity or non-use value of forests.

Markets clueless on direction, this isn't the time for bravado

From a medium term perspective the markets seem to be consolidating before making their next move.

Sensex is stronger than the Nifty at this juncture

Just like previous week, the Sensex continues to be stronger than the Nifty, making the 30-share index a better buy than Nifty.

Why RBI is only adding to rupee volatility, not curbing it

Banks are at present borrowing over Rs 90,000 crore from the LAF window. With the RBI limiting this to Rs 75,000 crore, borrowers will have to bid for funds from the market.

Why Supreme Court is right to question election freebies

All of us know how ridiculously small-time most freebies are but political parties will have their way as long as we hopelessly fall for it.

Two faces of subsidy: Bad for the poor but must for the rich

Industries enjoy tax exemptions as incentives for making investments while sarkari job schemes for the poor are condemned as largess.

Rupee hits all time low of 58/$: Why RBI will not cut rates on 17 June

The reasons for the INR fall are more to do with broad USD strength globally than any real domestic worries but the fact is that the RBI views a weak INR as a threat to the economy.

Back to basics: Paint the town white to save power

White-painted roofs are significantly cooler than conventional ones and can save as much as a quarter of power consumption<br /><br /> <br /><br />

How real estate regulatory bill will help both developers and buyers

While it aims to hold the developers accountable, it also looks to ensure that the allottees do not default in making payments.

YES Bank's Kapoor explains why getting a bank licence is a long haul for aspirants

Opportunities for new banks will be around financial inclusion, underbanked areas<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Planning: Why slums can't be separated from Mumbai

In a late realisation, the civic body has accepted that urban planning cannot afford to ignore slums.<br /><br />

Nifty & S&P: May selloff didn't happen, but June looks bearish

The charts show a "topping tails" formation which are a bearish signal. Only central bank money printing can change the signal, but they can't print forever.