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Chidambaram modifies transaction tax
A proposed 0.15 per cent transaction tax on securities purchases will apply only to trades where securities are delivered, Finance Minister P Chidambaram declared in Parliament.
Mandate to revise economic reforms: Chidambaram
Replying to the debate on the proposed Union Budget 2004-05 in Parliament, FM P Chidambaram stated that the recent electroral verdict was a 'complex mandate' to give another look at the ongoing reform process in the country.
FM Sets Priority Agenda For Next Two Months
After a smooth passage of the UPA government’s debut Budget, finance minister P Chidambaram has quietly moved to put in place a priority agenda for the next two months on key administrative and policy issues.
Demand For Grants, Railway Budget Cleared Sans Debate
While the Lok Sabha cleared the demand for grants for fiscal 2004-05, the Rajya Sabha gave its seal of approval to the rail budget.

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Finance Minister P. Chidambaram addressing a press conference in New Delhi.( PTI)
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