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Funds under MPLADS for 2019-20 cleared: Finance Minister Sitharaman
Sitharaman made the announcement in the Rajya Sabha
 "Funds under MPLADS for 2019-20 cleared: Finance Minister Sitharaman")
Congress seeks statement from FM Sitharaman on strike by bank employees
The opposition Congress on Tuesday demanded that the finance Minister make a statement to address concerns expressed by 13 lakh bank employees, who are on a two-day nationwide strike
Sitharaman discusses global economic outlook with US Treasury Secy Yellen
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a discussion on global economic outlook with US Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen, wherein the latter appreciated India's contribution to the vaccine efforts
FM Sitharaman introduces Bill in Rajya Sabha to allow 74% FDI in insurance
The government had earlier allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment in insurance intermediaries
 "FM Sitharaman introduces Bill in Rajya Sabha to allow 74% FDI in insurance")
No proposal at present to include petroleum under GST: Sitharaman
FM says GST Council will take it up after considering revenue impact
 "No proposal at present to include petroleum under GST: Sitharaman")
No plans to introduce diaspora bonds, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government has no plans to introduce diaspora bonds
 "No plans to introduce diaspora bonds, says FM Sitharaman")
Private sector's efficiency to unlock value of firms being privatised: FM
Sitharaman on Monday said efficient management and use of the latest technology by the private sector will help unlock the real value of CPSEs undergoing strategic sale
No proposal to bring petrol, diesel, ATF, gas under GST: FM Sitharaman
The announcement comes amid record-high fuel prices
 "No proposal to bring petrol, diesel, ATF, gas under GST: FM Sitharaman")
India will not 'shut off' all cryptocurrency, wants blockchain: Sitharaman
Bitcoin, the world's biggest and earlier cryptocurrency, has crossed a record high of $60,000.
Asset monetisation target for states may be set at Rs 3 trillion
Central ministries given a target to monetise assets worth Rs 2.5 trn over 3 years
 "Asset monetisation target for states may be set at Rs 3 trillion")
NSE outage: More serious questions
The outage caused a serious embarrassment, not only for the NSE but also for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the government of India
Petrol stable at Rs 91.17 in New Delhi since two weeks, diesel at Rs 81.47
In Mumbai, petrol price stood at Rs 97.57 per litre--the same since Feb 27
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NITI Aayog submits first list of about 12 PSUs for privatisation
Banks, insurers part of the list as process kicks off
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A dive into five contentious issues contained in Finance Bill, 2021
Govt may have to respond to concerns over equalisation levy, exporters issues, definition of the term 'liable to tax' and taxability of interest on employees' EPF contributions exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh
 "A dive into five contentious issues contained in Finance Bill, 2021")
The hurdles in the long road to India's entry into global bond indices
The govt needs to examine its options to join global central securities depositories without ceding tax sovereignty. This could considerably delay India becoming a part of global bond indices.
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Banking on slower recovery
The Centre's current deficit glide path reveals a conservative stance on growth
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Asset monetisation to bring paradigm shift for infra growth: FM Sitharaman
Around 300 participants from states and UTs attended the workshop organised by the Department of Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog
 "Asset monetisation to bring paradigm shift for infra growth: FM Sitharaman")
India's GDP to grow 11% in FY22, contract 8% in FY21, says CRISIL
GDP is likely to touch the pre-pandemic level only by the second quarter of fiscal year 2022
 "India's GDP to grow 11% in FY22, contract 8% in FY21, says CRISIL")
CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infra: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said monetisation of CPSE assets is based on the principle of value creation for the government and investors
GST fraud of Rs 20,124 cr detected during Nov 9-Jan 31: Sitharaman
A nationwide special drive against unscrupulous entities for availing and passing on Input Tax Credit fraudulently is being carried out, FM said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha
