Budget 2009-10 did not announce any big bang change in the country's indirect tax regime, but yet succeeded in making the Centre's intent very clear.

Post-Budget 2009-10, infrastructure-based mutual funds are likely to move centre stage. The investment vehicle of choice for middle-class investors-mutual funds are sanguine that Budget announcements will push up markets gradually and especially those from the infrastructure sector.

The announcement of an excise duty cut to 8% from 20% on "petrol driven trucks/lorries" in Budget 2009-10 has gone unclear among industry players and experts, who feel the government needs to clarify.

Just 140 days back, I had the privilege to present the Interim Budget for 2009-10. It is a rare honour that I have been called upon to present the regular budget after the new Government assumed office.

The provisions of the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2009 relating to direct taxes seek to amend the Income-tax Act, inter alia, with a view to...

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