Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman tells DRI to break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade
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June 3, 2025
Sitharaman tells DRI to break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to adopt a holistic and technology-driven approach…
FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi’s focus on Atmanirbharta in defence behind Op-Sindoor success
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May 31, 2025
FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi’s focus on Atmanirbharta in defence behind Op-Sindoor success
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been emphasising Atmanirbharta in defence production after…
Centre okays additional Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to states: FM Sitharaman
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May 31, 2025
Centre okays additional Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to states: FM Sitharaman
The Centre has approved an additional instalment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to the state governments, which will…
FM Sitharaman to meet captains of industry on GST reforms
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May 27, 2025
FM Sitharaman to meet captains of industry on GST reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry on Tuesday evening to discuss the roll…
GST Council’s next meeting likely to discuss rate rationalisation, compensation cess
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May 24, 2025
GST Council’s next meeting likely to discuss rate rationalisation, compensation cess
With a focus on simplifying the indirect tax regime and addressing anomalies in the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST)…
CCI playing a key role in ensuring free and fair markets: FM Sitharaman
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May 20, 2025
CCI playing a key role in ensuring free and fair markets: FM Sitharaman
Ensuring free and fair markets is not merely an economic need but a democratic one and the Competition Commission of…
India set to sharpen military edge with Rs 50,000 cr budget surge post ‘Operation Sindoor’
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May 16, 2025
India set to sharpen military edge with Rs 50,000 cr budget surge post ‘Operation Sindoor’
India’s Defence preparedness may receive a major financial push, with government sources indicating a likely Rs 50,000 crore increase in…
Need to further strengthen financial inclusion initiatives: FM Sitharaman
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May 14, 2025
Need to further strengthen financial inclusion initiatives: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday emphasised the need to further strengthen financial inclusion initiatives by bringing the masses within…
India-UK FTA ushers a new era in trade between two nations: FM Sitharaman
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May 7, 2025
India-UK FTA ushers a new era in trade between two nations: FM Sitharaman
The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) ushers a new era in trade between the two countries, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
EU top priority for FTA because of our traditional links: Nirmala Sitharaman
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May 7, 2025
EU top priority for FTA because of our traditional links: Nirmala Sitharaman
India has been successfully negotiating bilateral treaties with many different countries and European Union (EU) is “top of our priority…