Mr FM, packaged software is NOT booming!
Neither the finance minister nor his advisors appear to know what packaged software is and how well or how badly it really is doing. |
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Great expectations guillotined?
With the latest budgetary proposals, the hardware prices are bound to go up. Not everyone seems to be pleased at the prospects, comments Shashwat Chaturvedi. |
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The FM doesn't get IT!
The budget is more about sound and fury signifying little, writes Vivek Kulkarni, Chairman & CEO, Brickwork. |
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Budget fallout: Karnik fears spur in piracy
The eight percent excise duty on packaged software sold over the counter would also act as deterrent for small domestic companies who are coming up in the software area. |
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Govt to launch national e-governance plan
Twenty-five projects in mission mode will be launched in FY 2006-07. |
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Policy on semi-conductor manufacturing soon
In a bid to make India the preferred destination for high tech IT products.
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Indian Telegraph Act to be amended: FM
Chidambaram says this will help bridge the telecom digital divide.
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Budget push for infrastructure
The FM touched on projects such as the Metro Rail, improvement of highways and setting up of industrial townships. |
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Budget 2006-07: Good if not better
Levies on software package will result in higher prices.
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Budget: Nothing on assessment, filing procedure
Chidambaram's budget falls short of IT industry's expectations. |
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New policy on IT, ITeS soon: Chidambaram
To set up manufacturing base for semiconductors, LCD panels, storage devices, etc.
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Economic Survey asks Telecom sector for more
The present five-fold growth in telecom penetration falls short of matching the potential. |
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Speed up reforms: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey projected an economic growth of 8.1 percent during 2005-06, as it saw a new industrial resurgence, a pick up in investment and modest inflation.
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IT industry seeks simplified FBT regime
Urges finance minister to allocate more funds for improving infrastructure. |
