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The other casualty of Covid-19
COVID-19 will cause no less a disruption to the economy than the goods and services tax has done
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Coronavirus outbreak: Govt mulls suspending IBC process for 6 months
The finance minister also announced a slew of measures to provide cushion to companies on compliances.
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Costly delay
Hesitation in announcing a financial package is inexplicable
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Coronavirus impact: FM offers relief measures, says bigger steps to follow
In a media briefing held through a video conference, Sitharaman also said that a larger economic package will be announced soon
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Here are the FM's key announcements to support the economy amid Covid-19
Here are key announcements made by FM Sitharaman in the press conference today
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Stark regulatory approach: Bailout for YES Bank; nothing for PMC Bank
It is tough if you are a PMC Bank depositor to be made aware now that you are not mainstream enough
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From ITR filing to ATM withdrawals: 10 key announcements by FM Sitharaman
Charges for ATM cash withdrawal, not keeping saving account minimum balance waived for 3 months
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FM Sitharaman's relief package: All about convenient extensions of schemes?
The announcements have extended all deadlines from March or April end to June end without quite changing the guidelines of any scheme
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Covid-19 relief: Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended to Jun 30, says FM
Last date for filing March, April and May 2020 GST returns extended to June 30, 2020
Centre readying an economic plan to mitigate coronavirus effect, says FM
Indian economy that had already slowed down before the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, is in for a more difficult period in coming months with businesses almost coming to a standstill
From Finance Bill to Termination of Pregnancy, Bills passed by Parliament
Here are a few Bills passed by Parliament in the Budget session
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Govt amends law to get power to hike tax on petrol, diesel by Rs 8 per ltr
The amendment along with the Finance Bill was passed without a debate in the Lok Sabha
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Market Ahead, March 23: Top factors that could guide markets this week
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will conduct open market operations for Rs 30,000 crore in two tranches. However, any real relief for investors will come only after negative news stops
Market Ahead, March 23: Top factors that could guide markets this week
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will conduct open market operations for Rs 30,000 crore in two tranches. However, any real relief for investors will come only after negative news stops
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Over 370 deaths in 5 years: How many more till manual scavenging ends?
Developing technology to eliminate human involvement in sewer cleaning in India is still in the nascent stages
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Rude truths
In India, discourtesy is an expression of power
Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of situation
In four meetings, Sitharaman met Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri, Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh, and Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel
Govt notifies Vivad se Vishwas forms and rules; deadline extension expected
The income tax department notified a 5-stage process of making declaration under the Scheme, with as many as five forms released
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FM to move Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha today
Sitharaman had said in her budget speech that the government would amend the Banking Regulation Act
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Growth matters
Our goal of being a $5 trillion economy by 2024 is the first step. We need sustained growth of 8-10 per cent for 30 years
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