It Budget 2015

Budget 2015: 'Higher service tax may lead to rise in pirated software in the country', says Microsoft

Many of the announcements made in previous budget, which were geared to minimize/resolve transfer pricing litigation are yet to be implemented.

Budget 2015: Balanced, but nothing significant for electronics sector, says IESA

IESA urge the government to look at the critical demands from the ESDM sector like Deemed export status for ITA1 products, Setting up of Electronics Commission, Extension of MSIPs scheme for 5 years....

Budget 2015: AP becomes first state to execute NOFN on its own

Andhra Pradesh had proposed to deliver broadband connection with 10-15 mbps download speed to each 12 million households for Rs 150/month that are planned to be covered under state designed project.

Budget 2015: FM proposes comprehensive Bankruptcy Code to promote entrepreneurship

"Bankruptcy law reform, that brings about legal certainty and speed, has been identified as a key priority for improving the ease of doing business," he said in the Budget 2015-16 presented to Parliament.

Economic Survey: Protect local firms to boost Make in India

Budget 2015: FM proposes reduction in duties to promote 'Make in India'

Excise duty is restructured on certain goods such as wafers for use in the manufacture of integrated circuit (IC) modules for smart cards from 12 percent to 6 percent...

Budget 2015: Govt to set aside for Rs 1000 cr fund for tech start-ups, entrepreneurs

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today announced Rs 1,000 crore for promotion of start-ups and entrepreneurs particularly in the technology sector.

Economic Survey: India home to 3,100 startups, ranks 4th in the world

Recognizing the need for greater penetration of IT Services domestically, the Survey notes that the Government’s ‘Make in India’ mission has included IT and BPM among the 25 focus sectors.

Budget 2015: Tech startups get Rs 1,000 crore boost; SETU to be set up

SETU will be a Techno-Financial, Incubation and Facilitation Programme to support all aspects of start up businesses, and other self-employment activities, particularly in technology-driven areas.

'Pragmatic, growth-oriented, and SME-friendly budget', says Gartner

Along the same lines, the nod to the ‘start-up ecosystem’ in the country is a major positive. This is the first time such language has made its way into the budget...