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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moves Bill to amend IBC, speed up resolution

New Delhi: Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday moved a bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,…

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Lok Sabha approves Finance Bill, tax rules eased

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill on Wednesday, approving several key amendments, including enhanced powers for tax authorities, changes in taxation on…

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Government introduces bill to amend companies, LLP laws; proposes changes in CSR norms

New Delhi: To promote the ease of doing business and reduce compliance burden, the government on Monday proposed a raft of amendments to the companies…

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SWAMIH Fund II rollout underway, Rs 15,000 crore boost for stalled housing, says Nirmala Sitharaman

SWAMIH Investment Fund II was announced as part of the recent Union Budget, and is in the process of being formally launched with an objective…

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Sitharaman to move Finance Bill 2026 and Corporate Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today

New Delhi: With the second leg of the Parliament Budget session set to resume today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Corporate Laws…

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Make life easier for taxpayers, use technology to check evasion: FM Sitharaman to IT officers

New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked income tax officers to make life easier for assesses and use technology to catch those evading…

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New Income Tax Act 2025 to prioritize simplicity and stakeholder engagement, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Friday that the government is moving beyond merely simplifying legislation to actively involving the public in the tax…

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Rs 39.48 lakh cr sanctioned so far under PM-MUDRA, NPAs at around 2 pc: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has benefitted many small entrepreneurs and Rs 39.48 lakh crore has…

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Revamped Stand-Up India scheme soon: Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government will soon roll out a revamped Stand-Up India scheme to support entrepreneurs from…

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Lok Sabha approves additional spending of Rs 2.01 lakh crore for FY 2025-26

The Lok Sabha on Friday approved the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, allowing the government to spend an additional Rs 2.01 lakh crore…

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