Union Budget 2011-12

Budget leaves IT sector unimpressed
The IT and IT-enabled services sectors criticised the hike in MAT from 18 to 18.5 per cent

Rs 1000 cr allotted for e-courts
Mukherjee says the government has approached Unicode for getting international standard for rupee symbol

Knowledge network to connect 1500 institutes
While 190 will be connected in March 2011, the remaining will be connected by March 2012 said the Finance Minister

Govt looking at strong IT infrastructure
Says the GDP growth would be around 9 per cent in 2011-12

Financial consolidation is impressive: Mukherjee
Says economy is back with pre-crisis growth trajectory

Tax exemption limit raised to Rs.180,000
Finance Minister says there is need to define public expenditure

GST bill in budget session: Pranab
The finance minister said the direct tax code will be effective from April 1, 2012