Page 20 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Antrix-Devas case was a fraud on people of India, says FM Sitharaman
FM says the govt is now fighting in every court to save taxpayers' money that would otherwise go towards paying for arbitration awards that Devas has won against the cancellation of the 2005 deal
 "Antrix-Devas case was a fraud on people of India, says FM Sitharaman")
Budget 2022: FADA seeks GST rate cut on two-wheelers to 18% to spur demand
Automobile dealers' body FADA has urged the government to reduce GST rates on two-wheelers to 18 per cent in order to generate demand in the segment.
 "Budget 2022: FADA seeks GST rate cut on two-wheelers to 18% to spur demand")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with BJP leaders
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday held pre-budget consultations with BJP leaders in which representatives from 25 states participated virtually and gave their suggestions on the budget.
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with BJP leaders")
Budget session of Parliament from Jan 31-April 8, to be held in two parts
The Economic Survey is likely to be tabled on January 31 after the president's address
 "Budget session of Parliament from Jan 31-April 8, to be held in two parts")
Market wrap: Sensex stages smart recovery, ends 12 pts down; Nifty holds 18,250
Mindtree dips 4% on profit booking after December quarter results; Aurobindo Pharma ends 5% down on US FDA warning letter for unit; India Cements gains 4%; hits highest level since January 2008
 "Market wrap: Sensex stages smart recovery, ends 12 pts down; Nifty holds 18,250")
Budget unlikely to allocate any fund for bank recapitalisation: Report
The banks will raise capital through internal accruals and fundraising from the market, Icra said in a note, adding that the lenders have the ability to manage
Cooperative forum set up by RBI board member weighs in for PMC depositors
Sahar Bharati requests finance minister's intervention for a better deal
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FM Sitharaman's fourth Budget to focus on growth, jobs amid Covid surge
The government has projected a fiscal deficit of 6.8 per cent for the current financial year
Tech start-up body writes to FM seeking crypto tax provisions in Budget
The letter lists nine recommendations to regulate crypto companies in the country
 "Tech start-up body writes to FM seeking crypto tax provisions in Budget")
LIC IPO: Finance Minister reviews progress of IPO amid third wave concerns
LIC IPO: The insurer is looking to file DRHP with Sebi this month, in sync with govt's plan to list the company this financial year
 "LIC IPO: Finance Minister reviews progress of IPO amid third wave concerns")
LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress on planned mega LIC IPO
LIC IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is expected to hit the markets by March
FM reviews PSBs' readiness to tackle disruption by third covid wave
In a virtual meeting, Sitharaman also reviewed steps taken by public sector lenders in implementing pandemic-related measures initiated by both Centre and RBI
 "FM reviews PSBs' readiness to tackle disruption by third covid wave")
Sitharaman reviews PSBs' readiness to tackle any Omicron-induced disruption
The ongoing third wave to the highly infectious Omicron variant of coronavirus has led to various domestic rating agencies lowering India's growth forecast for the current fiscal
Watch Budget with BS, a tri-weekly show starting today
The show will be aired at 6 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
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How the Centre plans to use tax data to settle social justice issues
The govt committee on EWS might have set the template for future; EWS limits and income tax exemption limits are now twinned, if the Supreme Court accepts the panel's report
 "How the Centre plans to use tax data to settle social justice issues")
'It's not BJP money': FM on Rs 200 cr seized from perfume maker in Kannauj
Sitharaman said law enforcing agencies act on actionable intelligence in conducting raids
GST Council defers rate hike in textiles, refers issues to ministers group
'We will retain the status quo', says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after emergency meeting in Delhi.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 46th meeting of GST Council today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 46th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi today.
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Covid LIVE: Increase RAT, encourage use of home test kits, govt to states
Any individual with cough, headache, sore throat, breathlessness, body ache, the recent loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and diarrhea should be considered as a suspect case of Covid, says Centre
 "Covid LIVE: Increase RAT, encourage use of home test kits, govt to states")
Raise your share in centrally-sponsored schemes: States to FM Sitharaman
States also want GST compensation extended till 2027
 "Raise your share in centrally-sponsored schemes: States to FM Sitharaman")
