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Budget 2013: Chidambaram nets big fish
Budgets presented in the run-up to elections, whether in the pre or post-reforms era, have tended to showcase how much the government is doing for the common man.

Union Budget 2013: Shockwaves on the Rich-ter scale, crorepatis clubbed with 10% surcharge blow
P Chidambaram decided to take a leaf out of the Warren Buffett rule book by whacking the wealthy with a rich tax, though he said it was only for the period of a year.

Union Budget 2013: Chidambaram has it covered for insurers
Insurance CEOs are excited about the proposals announced by the finance minister that make it easier to distribute policies.

Budget 2013: Waste-to-energy gets fund boost

TNN | | With the government throwing its weight behind waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in this year's Budget, a debate has started on the need for, and suitability of, such projects.

Union Budget 2013: Rs 100cr grant to Intach a lifeline for unprotected monuments

TNN | | For connoisseurs of history, the 2013-14 Budget paves the way for a new era of heritage conservation. For the first time, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, described as an "institution of excellence", has been granted Rs 100 crore.

With 16% hike in funds, Delhi cops ready for revamp

TNN | | The coming financial year could be a time of modernization for Delhi Police as its annual Budget has been increased generously by 16%.

‘Nirbhaya Fund just a token gesture’

TNN | | Finance minister P Chidambaram’s Rs 1,000cr ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ — after the name which was TOI’s tribute to the brave gangrape victim — has not impressed women’s organizations. In fact, they have described this step and the setting up of an exclusive bank for women as mere “tokenism”.

Union Budget 2013: Shockwaves on the Rich-ter scale, crorepatis clubbed with 10% surcharge blow

TNN | | P Chidambaram decided to take a leaf out of the Warren Buffett rule book by whacking the wealthy with a rich tax, though he said it was only for the period of a year.

Union Budget 2013: Andhra Pradesh clueless on new port

TNN | | Union finance minister P Chidambaram may have earmarked funds for the development of a port in Andhra Pradesh, but state government officials have no clue as to where it would come up. And, indications are that no place has actually been finalised yet.

Bangalore-Chennai industrial corridor boon for Rayalaseema

| The backward Rayalaseema region is all set to see rapid industrialization in the coming days, thanks to the announcement of an industrial corridor along the Bangalore-Chennai national highway.

Union Budget 2013: Budget of hits and misses for Andhra Pradesh

TNN | | For a state reeling under severe power shortage, the Union budget was more a whimper than a big bang for Andhra Pradesh as all the state got out of it was a port, felt industry captains in the state.

Budget has too little for Bihar: Experts

TNN | | The general budget 2013-14 tabled by Union finance minister P Chidambaram in Parliament on Thursday has too little for Bihar, felt experts here.

Union Budget 2013: Andhra Pradesh to reap Rs 1,000 cr benefit

TNN | | It's indeed godsend for a state starved of funds. Union finance minister P Chidambaram's announcement on compensation to states for switching to Goods and Services Tax (GST) from Central Sales Tax (CST) is set to benefit Andhra Pradesh the most.

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