Page 144 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Here's what industry groups had sought at pre-Budget consultations with FM
The customary pre-budget consultation meetings were held with the finance minister virtually between December 15 and December 22
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Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget consultations with prominent economists today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold pre-budget consultations with prominent economists on Wednesday in connection with the forthcoming general budget 2022-23.
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Most gold seizures at Chennai and Calicut airports this year: FM Sitharaman
Before the pandemic, in 2019-20, the highest seizures in terms of combined weight were in Delhi and Mumbai airports, at 494 kg and 403 kg
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No Cabinet decision on privatisation of two PSBs: FM Sitharaman
The bill related to privatisation of PSBs has been listed for the ongoing winter session of Parliament, which ends on December 23
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Rajya Sabha: FM Sitharaman seeks approval for Rs 3.73-trn extra spending
Nirmala Sitharaman moved the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for consideration in the Rajya Sabha that authorises the government to spend an additional Rs 3.73 trillion
Didn't underestimate spending provisions in Budget: FM Sitharaman
Lok Sabha gives assent to additional net spending of Rs 2.99 trn
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FM to hold pre-budget consultations with representatives of various sectors
Sitharaman will chair pre-budget consultations with stakeholders from various sectors in two sessions in the national capital on Friday.
FY23 Budget: Persist with thrust on infra, India Inc tells FM Sitharaman
FM to meet economists on December 22 for pre-Budget consultations
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Rajya Sabha to discuss situation arising out of rising Omicron cases
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will have a short duration discussion on the situation arising out of Omicron variant cases being reported in the country.
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Govt earned Rs 8 trn from taxes on petrol, diesel in last 3 fiscals: FM
The excise duty on petrol rose from Rs 19.48 per litre as on October 5, 2018 to Rs 27.90 a litre as on November 4, 2021
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FM to hold pre-Budget consultations with stakeholders beginning Wed
She will be seeking inputs from various stakeholders, including industry bodies, farmer organisations and economists for reviving consumption and boosting growth hit by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Neither PM Modi nor finance minister know economics: Subramanian Swamy
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy criticised his party's government at the Centre, saying neither the PM nor the finance minister know economics
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Cabinet committee on privatisation yet to take decision on two banks: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the cabinet committee on privatisation is yet to take a decision with regard to divesting two public sector banks.
GST Council likely to meet early Jan, may discuss rate rationalisation
At the 45th GST Council Meeting in Lucknow on September 17, the Council had decided to rectify the inverted duty structure for footwear and textiles
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Collective progress to ensure sustainable inclusive recovery: FM Sitharaman
The finance minister stressed on the importance of enhanced infrastructure investments for enabling a quick and stable return to the growth path.
Forbes' most powerful women: FM Sitharaman in top 40, Nayar makes debut
MacKenzie Scott tops this year's ranking, replacing the outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel
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Measures taken to protect bona fide commercial decision of banks: FM
This is to alleviate the fear of any unwarranted hardships to officials or senior executives taking key decisions: FM
Companies raised Rs 52,759 cr from IPOs till October this fiscal: FM
A total of Rs 52,759 crore has been raised by 61 firms through IPOs till October this fiscal, higher than the funds mopped up through this route in the last financial year, govt said
LIVE: Over 30 mn income tax returns for current fiscal filed, says FinMin
Live news: India's eastern coast braces for a weakened cyclone Jawad; Nirmala Sitharaman says legislation will regulate crypto.
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A well-consulted Crypto Bill will come in Parliament after Cabinet nod: FM
Earlier this week, Sitharaman said the new bill takes into account the rapidly changing dimensions in virtual currency space, and incorporates features of the earlier bill that could not be taken up