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GST deadlock remains, compensation for tax collected to be released tonight
GST Council meeting, conducted via videoconference, was held to consider the two borrowing options offered to states in August to meet their shortfall in GST collections
 "GST deadlock remains, compensation for tax collected to be released tonight")
Nirmala Sitharaman to chair stormy 42nd GST Council meeting today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 42nd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting at 11 am on Monday
 "Nirmala Sitharaman to chair stormy 42nd GST Council meeting today")
FM not averse to providing further economic stimulus, says source
Asserts that recent trends of economic recovery are testimony to government's intervention
Union Budget 2021: Finance Ministry to start budgetary exercise from Oct 16
The Finance Ministry issued a Budget circular on Thursday evening, which contains necessary instructions and deadline for submission of details by different central ministries and departments
 "Union Budget 2021: Finance Ministry to start budgetary exercise from Oct 16")
Top headlines: Economic recovery picks up pace; GST mop-up rises by 4%
From pickup in GST mop-up to new FSSAI roadblocks for food and beverage companies near schools, here are top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: Economic recovery picks up pace; GST mop-up rises by 4%")
A fiscal road map
Govt must decide fast on the timing and amount of stimulus
 "A fiscal road map")
Budget 2021: Finance Ministry to kick-start budgetary exercise from Oct 16
It will be the third budget of the Modi 2.0 government and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
We are converting crisis into opportunity, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
People have every right to think whether fiscal support was adequate or whether it wasn't. As regards any further help or stimulus, I've kept my options open, said FM Sitharaman
Recovery patchy; stimulus at appropriate time: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman said the government has turned the crisis into an opportunity as directed by the prime minister and has brought in several systemic reforms
 "Recovery patchy; stimulus at appropriate time: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Top headlines: FM says recovery patch; after LVB crisis at Dhanlaxmi Bank
From patchy economic recovery to crisis deepening at Dhanlaxmi Bank, here top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: FM says recovery patch; after LVB crisis at Dhanlaxmi Bank")
Banks sanctioned Rs 1.77 trn to MSMEs under ECLGS: Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said that around Rs 1.77 trn credit has been sanctioned by PSBs and private banks to MSMEs and individuals reeling under the slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic
 "Banks sanctioned Rs 1.77 trn to MSMEs under ECLGS: Nirmala Sitharaman")
Banks sanction loans worth Rs 1.77 trn to 4.4 mn MSMEs under ECLGS scheme
The latest numbers on ECLGS, as released by the Finance Ministry, comprise disbursements by all 12 public sector banks (PSBs), 24 private sector banks and 31 non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
 "Banks sanction loans worth Rs 1.77 trn to 4.4 mn MSMEs under ECLGS scheme")
Govt proposes extending suspension of new bankruptcy filings: Report
The proposal is to extend the halt on new bankruptcy cases for another six months past its currently scheduled ending point this week
 "Govt proposes extending suspension of new bankruptcy filings: Report")
Parliament passes bill providing relief to taxpayers on compliance front
The reliefs in the bill include extending deadlines for filing returns and for linking PAN and Aadhaar
 "Parliament passes bill providing relief to taxpayers on compliance front")
RS passes bill to amend companies law; various offences decriminalised
Around 48 sections of the Companies Act, 2013 are being amended to decriminalise various offences
 "RS passes bill to amend companies law; various offences decriminalised")
Rajya Sabha passes Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020
The Rajya Sabha passed the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2020 through a voice vote on Tuesday
Tax Bill to expand faceless assessment scheme, provide relief to taxpayers
The legislation provides tax exemption for contributions made to PM-CARES Fund, which was set up in March
 "Tax Bill to expand faceless assessment scheme, provide relief to taxpayers")
All you need to know about the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2020
Listen to the podcast to know about the changes introduced in the Companies Act
Loans worth Rs 70K cr sanctioned to discoms under liquidity package: Govt
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in May this year had announced a Rs 90,000 crore liquidity infusion into cash-strapped discoms for clearing their outstanding dues till March 2020
 "Loans worth Rs 70K cr sanctioned to discoms under liquidity package: Govt")
Changes to Companies Act: Here are the amendments passed by Lok Sabha
Around 48 sections of the Companies Act, 2013 will be amended to decriminalise various offences
 "Changes to Companies Act: Here are the amendments passed by Lok Sabha")
