September 17, 2012 7:11 PM

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FinMin rules out rolling back decisions on diesel, LPG & FDI in retail

Indicating unleashing of more measures to boost economy, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today ruled out rolling back decisions on diesel, LPG and FDI in retail and expressed confidence that the government faces no threat from allies either inside or outside.

Close on the heels of the government taking hard decisions, Chidambaram said between now and October 30 Department of Revenue, Disinvestment and SEBI would decide on steps to revitalise economy, hinting that they will be in the areas which he had talked about in his August 6 statement after he took over.

During the hour-long interaction, he touched on various issues including Vodafone tax issue, GST, Direct Taxes Code and fiscal consolidation.
Asked about stiff opposition to the decisions from UPA constituents like Trinamool and outside he said that they will understand and continue their support to the government.

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