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Sitharaman set to launch single nodal agency dashboard on Tuesday
SNA dashboard forms part of public financial management reform that was initiated in 2021 with regards to the manner in which funds for Centrally Sponsored Schemes are released, disbursed, monitored
 "Sitharaman set to launch single nodal agency dashboard on Tuesday")
First set of NPAs likely to be transferred to bad bank next month: FinMin
NARCL is a special purpose asset reconstruction company for taking over the large value NPA accounts (above Rs 500 crore) from banks.
 "First set of NPAs likely to be transferred to bad bank next month: FinMin")
Modi launches new series of coins with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav design
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a special series of coins that are also 'visually impaired friendly'.
 "Modi launches new series of coins with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav design")
G20 finance ministers to release global action plan to fight Covid-19
The action plan is likely to be released on the sidelines of a virtual Spring Meeting of International Monetary Fund
 "G20 finance ministers to release global action plan to fight Covid-19")
Decoded: What is windfall tax on oil companies and where does India stand?
If a windfall tax is imposed in India, it will not only be aimed at private companies like Reliance, but also at state-owned behemoths
 "Decoded: What is windfall tax on oil companies and where does India stand?")
RS polls: Sitharaman, Surjewala, Maken among those to file nominations
Sitharaman, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Ajay Maken and Rajeev Shukla and media baron Subhas Chandra were among those who filed their nominations on Tuesday for the June 10 Rajya Sabha polls.
 "RS polls: Sitharaman, Surjewala, Maken among those to file nominations")
Consultation paper on cryptocurrency soon, says DEA secy Ajay Seth
He said that India was also engaging with other countries for global regulations on cryptocurrencies, and India's role in such actions
 "Consultation paper on cryptocurrency soon, says DEA secy Ajay Seth")
Developing infra, connectivity in northeast Centre's key focus: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre is laying emphasis on infrastructure and connectivity development in the Northeastern region
Rajya Sabha polls: Piyush Goyal, Sitharaman among BJP's 18 candidates
The BJP announced 18 candidates for the June 10 Rajya Sabha polls, fielding Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Nirmala Sitharaman from Maharashtra and Karnataka respectively
 "Rajya Sabha polls: Piyush Goyal, Sitharaman among BJP's 18 candidates")
Centre setting up infra projects worth Rs 1.34 tr in North East: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Centre is implementing various rail, road and air connectivity projects worth Rs 1,34,200 crore in the northeast.
 "Centre setting up infra projects worth Rs 1.34 tr in North East: Sitharaman")
Sitharaman, Kannada actor Jaggesh to contest RS poll for BJP from Karnataka
Sitharaman is eyeing her second term from Karnataka after the completion of her six years' tenure as Rajya Sabha member
Sri Lankan envoy meets FM Sitharaman, raises need for bridge financing
Moragoda reiterated that Sri Lanka would require "bridging finance" until the economic adjustment programme with the IMF could be negotiated and finalised, according to Sri Lankan High Commission
 "Sri Lankan envoy meets FM Sitharaman, raises need for bridge financing")
Govt relaxes norms for ministries in bid to push public expenditure
Ministries are now permitted to utilise unspent balances from Quarterly Expenditure Plan for 1st and 2nd quarter within a fiscal year under intimation to Budget Division for cash management purposes
 "Govt relaxes norms for ministries in bid to push public expenditure")
Tax revenue boost or expenditure cuts can help meet fiscal deficit target
The impact of Saturday's excise duty cuts will be Rs 1 trillion for a year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said
 "Tax revenue boost or expenditure cuts can help meet fiscal deficit target")
Centre and states: Sitharaman reveals 'implication' of duty cut on fuel
Decision to cost Rs 1,00,000 cr a year for central government, says Finance Minister after 'criticism/appraisal' of decision.
 "Centre and states: Sitharaman reveals 'implication' of duty cut on fuel")
FinMin's annual Delhi Economics Conclave to be revived under new name
For its latest iteration, the economics division of the Finance Ministry has tied up with think-tank Institute of Economic Growth (IEG).
Centre's tax cut on fuel only partial, don't expect same from states: TN FM
Despite the tax reduction announced on Saturday, the rates were still high compared to 2014: Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
 "Centre's tax cut on fuel only partial, don't expect same from states: TN FM")
Centre waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry
The import duty on ferronickel, coking coal, PCI coal has been cut from 2.5%, while the duty on coke and semi-coke has been slashed from 5% to 'nil'
 "Centre waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry")
Govt giving additional fertiliser subsidy of Rs 1.1 trn this fiscal: FM
With this, the government's total fertiliser subsidy is likely to touch a record Rs 2.15 trn in the current 2022-23 fiscal
 "Govt giving additional fertiliser subsidy of Rs 1.1 trn this fiscal: FM")
'Rollback excise duty on fuel to UPA level,' says Congress on price cut
The Congress on Saturday accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of "befooling'' people after she announced an excise duty cut on petrol and diesel and said people needed relief
 "'Rollback excise duty on fuel to UPA level,' says Congress on price cut")