Ashima Bhalla

Economists on Tuesday asked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to lower interest rate, rationalise subsidies, remove all cess and surcharge, do away with the retrospective tax amendments and scrap dividend distribution tax to revive investment cycle and promote growth.

The makers of Gabbar, the Hindi version of Tamil blockbuster Ramanaa, are reportedly considering actress Kareena Kapoor to be cast opposite Akshay Kumar in the film.

Economists on Tuesday asked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to lower interest rate, rationalise subsidies, remove all cess and surcharge, do away with the retrospective tax amendments and scrap dividend distribution tax to revive investment cycle and promote growth.

The makers of Gabbar, the Hindi version of Tamil blockbuster Ramanaa, are reportedly considering actress Kareena Kapoor to be cast opposite Akshay Kumar in the film.