Page 157 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
GST dues of states not cleared as claimed by FM, alleges Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has alleged that contrary to claims of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, GST dues of Congress-ruled states Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are yet to be cleared.
 "GST dues of states not cleared as claimed by FM, alleges Chidambaram")
EAM Jaishankar, FM Sitharaman to headline UK's India Global Forum
India Global Forum, organised from London as a hybrid event between June 29 and July 1, will bring together a range of worldwide experts
 "EAM Jaishankar, FM Sitharaman to headline UK's India Global Forum")
GST cuts on several Covid essentials; no change in tax on vaccines
Centre to share 70% of vaccine revenue with states, says FM Sitharaman
 "GST cuts on several Covid essentials; no change in tax on vaccines")
GST: Centre to share 70% of vaccine revenue with states, says FM Sitharaman
GST Council approves rate reduction for Remdesivir from 12% to 5%; nil tax on Tocilizumab, Amphotericin; however, the Council agrees to stick to 5% GST on vaccines
GST Council meet underway, may consider duty cuts on medical supplies
The meeting is taking place after the 43rd meeting of the Council on May 28 announced a series of duty concessions on Covid relief items in addition to relaxation of compliance measures for taxpayers
 "GST Council meet underway, may consider duty cuts on medical supplies")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 44th GST Council meeting today
44th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council today is expected to take a decision on relief in respect of Covid-19 related individual items based on the report of Group of Ministers
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 44th GST Council meeting today")
FM asks ministries to front load capex; explore PPPs for viable projects
Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked various ministries to try to spend more than their capital expenditure targets as well as explore public private partnerships for viable projects.
 "FM asks ministries to front load capex; explore PPPs for viable projects")
I-T portal glitches: FM asks Nilekani, Infosys not to let down taxpayers
IT firm regrets initial glitches, promises to fix them
 "I-T portal glitches: FM asks Nilekani, Infosys not to let down taxpayers")
Insurers to process claims under govt's flagship schemes within a week
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets heads of insurance companies for faster claim settlement amid pandemic
 "Insurers to process claims under govt's flagship schemes within a week")
FM calls for faster claim settlement under PMJJBY in meeting with insurers
Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the importance of streamlining the process and documentation requirements
 "FM calls for faster claim settlement under PMJJBY in meeting with insurers")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says macroeconomic fundamentals are sound
The finance ministry's assessment of the impact of the second wave on the economy will take a bit longer considering the timings and uncertainties, she said
Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The government is conscious of the intensity of the second wave of Covid-19 and is assessing its full impact before coming out with further packages and interventions, says FM Sitharaman
 "Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman")
Govt wants speedy settlement of claims; FM to meet insurers today
FM Sitharaman to meet insurers to discuss easing processes for settling claims
 "Govt wants speedy settlement of claims; FM to meet insurers today")
FM asks ministries to front-load capex, ensure clearance of MSMEs' dues
Nirmala Sitharaman, during a virtual review meeting, emphasised that enhanced capex will play a critical role in revitalising the post-pandemic economy
 "FM asks ministries to front-load capex, ensure clearance of MSMEs' dues")
Prioritising expenditure
Govt must focus on providing relief to the needy at this point
 "Prioritising expenditure")
Let the Budget go down to people before talking about stimulus: Sitharaman
Finance Minister says Budget 2021-22 has been designed keeping in mind the necessity for stimulus.
GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation
They have also sought an additional compensation of Rs 65,000 crore for FY21
 "GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation")
More misses than hits
GST Council should have addressed pressing issues
 "More misses than hits")
GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8
The issue of GST rates on vaccines and other Covid-related supplies will be reviewed by a Group of Ministers (GoM).
 "GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8")
GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM
Nirmala Sitharaman announces a flurry of pandemic-related relief measures after the 43rd GST Council meeting
 "GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM")