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sector wise analysis

Sector wise Analysis

Updated : Feb 28, 2011

Wiring transparency

Technology, specifically, wiring village panchayats, creating central tax databases and even connecting 1,500 disparate educational institutes, as part of a knowledge network could usher in a new era of cleaner, faster and more transparent governance.

Updated : Feb 28, 2011

Budget 2011-12: Pharma & healthcare left out

Talk about the budget with players in the pharma and healthcare sectors and you hear little about what it does to their sector.

Updated : Feb 28, 2011

Indian IT's reality check

After two decades of leading a sheltered existence, India's outsourcing industry has stepped out of its comfort zone, with tax benefits under the STPI program ending.

Updated : Feb 28, 2011

Petrol, diesel prices may rise after FM fails to reduce duty

Petrol and diesel prices look set to be hiked after Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee ignored calls for its reduction in customs and excise duty.

Updated : Feb 28, 2011

Microfinance: Band-Aid on a fatal wound?

The setting up of the Rs 100 crore  "India Microfinance Equity Fund" with SIDBI announced by finance minister Pranab Mukerjee in his budget speech has been welcomed by the Indian microfinance industry.