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Public digital infrastructure helped micro level players grow in India: FM Sitharaman
India’s approach to spreading digital infrastructure networks by country’s “public money” instead of choosing private players, unlike other countries, helped the micro-level players and businesses…
sovereign ratings: Nirmala Sitharaman calls for fair and accurate sovereign ratings to ensure capital for emerging economies at IMF meeting
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the issue for fairness and accuracy in sovereign ratings for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) during her address…
Nothing stops private sector from coming and doing business in India: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that nothing stops the private sector from coming and doing business in India, noting that there are many…
steel imports: Indian steelmakers seek higher tariffs as Chinese imports surge
India’s steelmakers have called on the government to double tariffs on steel imports to curb a surge in cheaper steel shipments from China, according to…
Sitharaman launches NPS Vatsalya that lets parents open pension account for kids
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the old-age financial security scheme, National Pension System (NPS) is a “very attractive proposition” for…
Sitharaman-led GST Council has a key task now to develop a long-term vision for tax
As GST Council concluded it 54th Council meeting, it was clear that the council had once again quickly reacted to certain industry pain points and…
GST Council Meeting: Exemptions for foreign airlines, rate reductions, and new Groups of Ministers formed
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council exempted the import of services by foreign airline companies from related persons or any of their establishments outside…
Nirmala Sitharaman: FM Nirmala Sitharaman leads high-level delegation in talks with Singapore President and Prime Minister
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led a high-level meeting with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong…
Sitharaman urges tax officials to prevent doubts from escalating into grievances
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged officers of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to proactively address doubts…
india deposits: FM asks PSBs to launch special drives to push deposits growth
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday asked public sector banks, or PSBs, to make concerted efforts to mobilise deposits by conducting special drives to…