Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman’s announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers
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February 1, 2025
FM Sitharaman’s announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers
Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised…
President Murmu feeds customary ‘dahi-cheeni’ to FM Sitharaman
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February 1, 2025
President Murmu feeds customary ‘dahi-cheeni’ to FM Sitharaman
Ahead of presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu in the Rashtrapati Bhawan…
Budget 2025-26: Income tax payers want FM Sitharaman to cut rates
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January 27, 2025
Budget 2025-26: Income tax payers want FM Sitharaman to cut rates
A pre-budget survey reveals that individual taxpayers want relief on the personal tax front to increase their disposable income in…
Budget 2025-26: CII seeks cut in income tax, 3-tier Customs duty to spur growth
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December 30, 2024
Budget 2025-26: CII seeks cut in income tax, 3-tier Customs duty to spur growth
Apex business chamber CII on Monday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce personal income tax for individuals earning up…
55th GST Council defers rate cut decision on health insurance premiums
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December 21, 2024
55th GST Council defers rate cut decision on health insurance premiums
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday deferred the decision on rate cuts on life and health insurance…
55th GST Council meet: All eyes on health insurance premiums, ATF, ‘Sin Tax’
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December 21, 2024
55th GST Council meet: All eyes on health insurance premiums, ATF, ‘Sin Tax’
As the 55th meeting of the GST Council was set to begin in Jaisalmer on Saturday, chaired by Union Finance…
Banking laws amendment bill set to boost consumer experience, protect people
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December 4, 2024
Banking laws amendment bill set to boost consumer experience, protect people
In a significant move to enhance customer experience and protect citizens, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Banking Laws…
In LS today, FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Bills to amend banking laws
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November 27, 2024
In LS today, FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Bills to amend banking laws
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday will move the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha which aims…
Finance Minister Sitharaman expresses frustration with slow FDI inflow
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October 26, 2024
Finance Minister Sitharaman expresses frustration with slow FDI inflow
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday expressed frustration with the slow crawl of foreign investments to India despite its…
India saved pilferages worth $40 bn in last 8 years with DBT schemes: FM Sitharaman
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October 25, 2024
India saved pilferages worth $40 bn in last 8 years with DBT schemes: FM Sitharaman
India saved pilferages worth $40 billion in the last eight years with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes of the…