Fertilisers to be costlier after the reduction in subsidy
High fuel prices added to inflation: Pranab
Pranab Mukherjee said the govt would initiate action to bridge the gap between wholesale and retail prices.
Govt promises to tackle food inflation in budget
Calls for fiscal discipline have gained urgency as inflation is forecast by some economists to reach 10 percent in coming weeks as high food prices fuel broader inflation expectations.
Over and above Rs 1 lakh deduction on tax savings, an additional deduction of 20% for investment in long-term infrastructure bonds would be allowed, Pranab Mukheree said.
Govt extends interest subsidy for exporters for 1 more yr
The government proposed to extend the concessional export finance regime for select exporters for one more year till March 31, 2011, thus giving the slowdown-hit sector further relief.