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The budget wishlist: What does the common man want from the budget?

What does the common man want from the budget? A series of prebudget polls by Local Circles show that respondents want the govt to raise the basic tax exemption limit and LTA benefits. Surprisingly, four in 10 people do not approve of subsidies to replace old cars. Here’s more…

Should govt change basic tax exemption limit of Rs 2.5 lakh?

Should govt change standard deduction for salaried class?

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Which sector should get top allocation in the coming budget?

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What is the best way boost consumer spending?

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Should the govt restructure employee LTA** benefits?

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Should govt provide a subsidy to replace old*** cars?

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*Air, Water, waste management, etc; ** leave and travel allowance; ***10-year old diesel and 15-year-old petrol cars.

ABOUT THE POLL: MODE: online; 55,000 votes received from 44,000 unique participants from more than 250 districts across India.

Source: Economic Times