Speaking on the suggestions by many Opposition members to reduce GST on health insurance premiums, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit back at them stating that taxes were imposed on such items even before the GST regime came into effect in 2017.
Responding to the questions raised on the Finance Bill on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government has brought in transformational changes in taxation to enable growth and employment in the country.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, taking part in the discussion on the consideration and passing of Finance Bill 2024, observed that her government has been taking several decisions to provide relief to the middle class on the personal tax income front.
The Finance Bill for the financial year 2024-2025 which was moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 6, will be taken into consideration and passing in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Real estate industry leaders hailed the proposed amendment by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Finance Bill to give big relief on capital gains tax in property transactions.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024, for consideration in Parliament on Tuesday to give effect to the financial proposals of the central government for the financial year 2024-25.
Noting that the government has brought the Agniveer scheme with a great sense of committment, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that it will help keep armed forces battle-ready and young. She also National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) doesn't disadvantage anyone and exp
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31: In the recent Budget 2024-25 announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted urban development and infrastructure as key priorities under the Viksit Bharat initiative. Infrastructure development is pivotal for the housing sector's growth,
Speaking on the Union Budget 2024-25 in Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that this set of five years is very critical in taking the first step towards building a Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047.
With several opposition members attacking the government alleging discrimination between states in the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back over the allegations and said budgets presented during the Congress-led UPA government also did not name most of the states
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "budget ka halwa" jibe during discussion on union budget and said the ceremony is "more than just a ritual and a testament to the hard work and dedication" of the Finance Ministry offici