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Entire cost of reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel is borne by C
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday clarified that the entire cost of the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel is borne by the Central government and the state's revenue won't be impacted by the move.
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'States have limited scope for tax reduction', BJD MP rebuts BJP's demand
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Reacting to BJP's demand from the Opposition-ruled states to reduce taxes on the fuel, Biju Janta Dal (BJD) Odisha MP Amar Patnaik on Sunday dismissed the demand citing the "limited scope" for the collection of revenue for the states.
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Kerala govt announces tax cut on petrol by Rs 2.41, diesel by Rs 1.36
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 22 (ANI): Following a reduction of fuel prices by the Centre, the Kerala government on Saturday announced a cut in tax on the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.41 and Rs 1.36 respectively.
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After fuel prices cut, Imran Khan praises India for buying discounted Russ
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): Lauding India for not buckling under the "US pressure" and buying the discounted oil from Russia, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that his government was also working on the same thing with the help of an independent foreign poli
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Government providing Rs 1.10 lakh crore in additional subsidy to protect f
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government has protected farmers from the rise in prices of fertilisers globally and an additional amount of Rs 1.10 lakh crore is being provided besides Rs 1.05 lakh crore already sanctio
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Amit Shah calls PM Modi 'sensitive leader' after Centre slashes petrol, di
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made several announcements on Saturday including a sharp cut in central excise duty on fuel prices, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi while calling him a 'sensitive leader' who 'c
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Centre slashes excise duty on petrol by Rs 8 per litre, diesel by Rs 6
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): In a significant step aimed at providing relief to people from high fuel prices, the Centre on Saturday announced a reduction in excise duty on petrol by Rs 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs 6 per litre.
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Cartelisation going to be a challenge amid global shortage of commodities:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said cartelisation is likely to be a big challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict have led to a global shortage of commodities and raw materials.
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India, UAE discuss bilateral economic, strategic ties
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Economy, Abdulla Bin Touq Al-Marri, on Thursday made a courtesy call to his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday and discussed the economic and strategic partnership between the two countries.
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Elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats on June 10
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New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced that polls for 57 Rajya Sabha seats spread across 15 states will take place on June 10.
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Retail investors have become shock absorbers in Indian equities: Sitharama
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 7 (ANI): Amid recent volatility in the Indian stock markets, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said retail investors have played a key role in the markets in the last two years, especially acting as shock absorbers in difficult times.
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Nirmala Sitharaman launches NSDL's investor awareness programme for studen
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 7 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched the National Securities Depository Limited's (NSDL) investor awareness programme for students.
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