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Customs overhaul to be focus in next set of reforms: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday exuded confidence that the economy will expand at 7% or more in the current fiscal year, sustaining…
IMF did not question GDP growth figures: Nirmala Sitharaman on lower grade on national accounts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) appreciated India’s healthy economic performance and did not question its growth figures. Stating…
Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy excise duty on tobacco
Parliament on Thursday approved a bill to levy a higher excise duty on tobacco and related products once the GST compensation cess ends, with the…
Global value chain going through disruptive phase: Finance Minister Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday highlighted that the global value chain is going through a disruptive phase amid developing technology and innovation. She further…
Finance Minister Sitharaman inaugurates pulse processing unit in Raichur, pledges support to farmers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured farmers that the government will continue support to improve their income. She inaugurated the Farmers’ Training and Common…
Pvt sector beginning to see opportunities in India; govt’s commitment to capex continues: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said private sector investment is beginning to see opportunities in India, with interest especially reviving in public-private partnership (PPP)…
Tariffs reshaping global economy while India stays on the hunt for 8% GDP growth, FM Sitharaman says
Tariffs are reshaping the global economy amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, even as India continues to aspire for 8% GDP growth, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
FM launches GST appellate tribunal to cut tax litigation
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), a move aimed at reducing tax litigation and providing a…
GST reforms to inject Rs 2 lakh cr into economy, boost demand across sectors
Kolkata: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the latest round of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will pump around Rs 2 lakh…
Regulations should foster innovations, not wipe them out: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasised the need for regulations that foster technology innovation in a responsible manner, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), rather…