For Net surfers and those who cannot live without their mobiles, both PCs and mobiles will be cheaper due to the scrapping of the 16 per cent countervailing duties and rolling forward the zero duty regime upto 2004 respectively.
Except for metro cities, tax on multiplex cinema theatres has been slashed by half and movie viewing at such theatres will be a more affordable pastime.
Tipplers celebrate! ‘Phoren’ liquor will be cheaper thanks to a slight lowering of customs duties from 210 per cent to 182 per cent.
Overall, however, your best bet for some entertainment is to go for a moonlight ride in your car around your neighbourhood!
While in principle, the customs duties on foreign goods have dropped by five per cent, the dollar has appreciated by about 4.5 per cent, so any gains there are practically negated.
IN CONCLUSION

And if you’re thinking of writing to your relatives and friends to share your gripes, think again: The postal rates too, have been hiked! Company-printed post cards will cost Rs 6, pre-printed competition cards are now Rs 10, and inland letters are now Rs 2.50. Enjoy!
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