Page 21 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
GST Council to discuss rollback of inverted duty structure in textiles
Former West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra and Telangana Industries Minister K T Rama Rao had earlier urged the Centre to roll back the proposed GST rate hikes in textiles
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GST Council meet on Dec 31, to discuss rate rationalisation
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on December 31 and discuss, among other things, report of the panel of state ministers on rate rationalisation
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PLI a game changer in attracting global firms to set up shop in India: FM
The scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2021-22 with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore, covers 13 champion sectors
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FM to hold pre-Budget talks with state finance ministers on Thursday
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a meeting with finance ministers of states on Thursday as part of customary pre-Budget consultations with various stakeholders.
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SICMA urges FM Sitharaman for higher duty on cement and clinker imports
The cement industry contributes around Rs 30,000 crore to the government exchequer per year in the form of good and service tax
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SICMA requests FM to facilitate movement of cement to deficit regions
South India Cement Manufacturers' Association has urged the Centre to facilitate movement of cement in the country by providing a telescopic railway freight service
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Art, an important instrument to tell the strengths of India: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman also called for more awareness building on Kalakshetra Foundation to get people to understand what such a place can impart as education
Top Headlines: Curbs in-place for New year; Covovax approval expected soon
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour.
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Budget 2022-23: Avoid sharp fiscal correction, economists tell FM
According to the source, almost all economists recommended the government not to be too aggressive with their fiscal stance
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Here's what industry groups had sought at pre-Budget consultations with FM
The customary pre-budget consultation meetings were held with the finance minister virtually between December 15 and December 22
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Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget consultations with prominent economists today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold pre-budget consultations with prominent economists on Wednesday in connection with the forthcoming general budget 2022-23.
Most gold seizures at Chennai and Calicut airports this year: FM Sitharaman
Before the pandemic, in 2019-20, the highest seizures in terms of combined weight were in Delhi and Mumbai airports, at 494 kg and 403 kg
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Rajya Sabha: FM Sitharaman seeks approval for Rs 3.73-trn extra spending
Nirmala Sitharaman moved the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for consideration in the Rajya Sabha that authorises the government to spend an additional Rs 3.73 trillion
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No Cabinet decision on privatisation of two PSBs: FM Sitharaman
The bill related to privatisation of PSBs has been listed for the ongoing winter session of Parliament, which ends on December 23
Didn't underestimate spending provisions in Budget: FM Sitharaman
Lok Sabha gives assent to additional net spending of Rs 2.99 trn
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FM to hold pre-budget consultations with representatives of various sectors
Sitharaman will chair pre-budget consultations with stakeholders from various sectors in two sessions in the national capital on Friday.
FY23 Budget: Persist with thrust on infra, India Inc tells FM Sitharaman
FM to meet economists on December 22 for pre-Budget consultations
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Rajya Sabha to discuss situation arising out of rising Omicron cases
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will have a short duration discussion on the situation arising out of Omicron variant cases being reported in the country.
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Govt earned Rs 8 trn from taxes on petrol, diesel in last 3 fiscals: FM
The excise duty on petrol rose from Rs 19.48 per litre as on October 5, 2018 to Rs 27.90 a litre as on November 4, 2021
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FM to hold pre-Budget consultations with stakeholders beginning Wed
She will be seeking inputs from various stakeholders, including industry bodies, farmer organisations and economists for reviving consumption and boosting growth hit by the COVID-19 pandemic
