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AAP MP Raghav Chadha writes to Finance Minister Sitharaman, seeks support
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
AAP leader Chadha wrote, "I'm writing to draw your attention towards the plight of the farmers in Punjab. Rain, high-velocity winds and hailstorm reported in the state in the state since March 24 have impacted at least 14 lakh hectares (40 per cent) of 34.9 lakh hectares of wheat sown in Pun
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Finance Minister Sitharaman defends imposing fine for not linking PAN with
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"The link should be done now," Union finance minister said, adding that, "If this deadline is over, the amount of fine will increase." Aadhaar-PAN linking was free till March 31, 2022. A fee of Rs 500 was being imposed since April 1 last year and was later raised to Rs 1,000 from July 1.
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Finance minister Sitharaman meets US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo, discu
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
During the deliberations that followed, FM Sitharaman and the US Secretary of Commerce also exchanged views on enhancing bilateral cooperation to further boost investment and trade in mutually agreed areas, according to a tweet posted by the official handle of the Union finance ministry.
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The govt is not crazy to rush out to sell everything: Finance Minister Sit
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Union minister said, "We have announced four core sectors where we have said there will be at least minimum presence of the government. But they have been also opened for private sector."
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Petroleum products can be brought under GST once states agree: Sitharaman
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The 49th meeting of the GST Council is scheduled to be held here in the national capital on February 18, to be chaired by finance minister Sitharaman.
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Cryptocurrency is under discussion with G20 nations: Union Finance ministe
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Responding to a question on the new income tax regime announced in the Union Budget 2023, the Minister said that the simple step of trying to leave some money in the middle-class' hands leads to a lot of inferences. "We had said earlier we will simplify and reduce income tax rates, that's wh
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Finance Minister Sitharaman, IMF MD Georgieva express solidarity with thos
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
During the virtual meeting, IMF MD also deeply appreciated India's contribution of USD 50 million for the South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC), Delhi, which is a partnership between IMF and India. This will further strengthen India and IMF's role in build
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Fisheries Budget increased by 38.45 pc, amount of Rs 2248.77 cr allocated
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Union Finance Minister Sitharaman also announced a new sub-scheme named Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY): Central Sector Sub-scheme under PMMSY with targeted investment of Rs 6,000 crore with the objective to enhance further the earnings and incomes of fishermen,
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Finance Minister Sitharaman briefs BJP lawmakers on Budget, prior to party
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the sources, the BJP is scheduled to launch a mega-budget Reach Out on February 4 and 5 across India to bring to the fore what the budget means for each and every citizen, cutting across age, caste, creed and profession.
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Union Finance Minister Sitharaman to brief BJP MPs on Budget 2023 tomorrow
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman who presented the Narendra Modi government's last full budget ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, will hold a briefing for the BJP MPs both of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Friday, sources said.
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Sitharaman says new taxation regime now has got greater incentives
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In her budget speech, the minister made five major announcements in regard to personal income tax, saying these primarily benefit hard-working middle class
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Finance Minister Sitharaman moves Appropriation Bills in Rajya Sabha
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Appropriation Bill gives power to the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for meeting the expenditure during the financial year.
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