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Rate changes to e-invoicing: 5 things to know about GST council meet today
Meeting is likely to exempt government departments and local authorities from e-invoicing.
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NSE's Nifty50 index hits record high ahead of crucial GST Council meeting
Financials and materials stocks gained ahead of the 43rd GST Council meet to be chaired Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman later in the day
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 43rd meeting of the GST Council today
The minister is scheduled to chair the meeting through video conferencing on Friday
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Punjab FM writes to Sitharaman, says agenda for GST Council meeting mundane
Ahead of the GST Council meeting, Congress leader and Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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How first-time FMs of Kerala, TN, Assam may impact Centre-state relation
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam, all have first-time finance ministers. Aditi Phadnis looks at how they may impact Centre-state relation in terms of revenue and power-sharing
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Take extra care, ensure market processes are not undermined: Sitharaman
CCI should take "extra care" and ensure that no "omission or commission" result in undermining of market processes as businesses look for revival after the pandemic, says Nirmala Sitharaman
CCI should help free market thrive and ensure legit claims are heard: FM
Urges antitrust watchdog to evolve with the speed, scale and visionary look needed for the economy to thrive and for fair genuine market practices to flourish
2nd Covid wave delays AI, BPCL divestment timelines by a few months: Report
Worst outbreak of pandemic in India disrupted the timetable of scheduled activities, but the process may get back on track from Sept, say sources with direct knowledge of govt's privatisation plan
 "2nd Covid wave delays AI, BPCL divestment timelines by a few months: Report")
Nirmala Sitharaman urges CMs to end police manhandling of bank staff
The FM said that there is a need for banking services to continue uninterrupted, to support the bank customers' needs in these difficult times
Crypto exchanges draw attention of regulators over brand promotions
According to regulatory sources, the brand promotion could mislead retail investors as the legality of cryptocurrency itself is under the scrutiny of the central government
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GST Council to meet on May 28, compensation shortfall on agenda
As Covid second wave ravages the country, several states had urged Sitharaman to convene a GST Council meeting at the earliest
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Housing revival to boost economic sentiment: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
SWAMIH Fund to benefit 116,000 home buyers, help banks and NBFCs grow
GST exemption on vaccines will lead to high prices: FM Sitharaman
Statement follows West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's letter to PM seeking GST exemption
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Govt gives bidders data access for $7-billion Bharat Petroleum Sale
The government's 53% stake in the refiner is valued at about Rs 50,900 crore based on Friday's closing price
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Chamber asks FM Sitharaman for relief measures for trade, industry
The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for relief measures
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MSMEs urge FM Nirmala Sitharaman to review NPA classification norms
In its suggestions to the finance ministry, the Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has said the greatest need that has emerged is the flexibility in assigning NPAs
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FM Sitharaman says looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration
Reiterates that international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent
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2021 will not be about Covid despite second wave: Nirmala Sitharaman
FM says Rs 4,650 crore being given to two vaccine makers in India to ramp up capacity; adds 100% advance paid top them for the next few months
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Need complete trust between industry, govt to sustain growth amid Covid: FM
FM addressed a seminar organised by the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Centre working to save lives, livelihoods, FM Sitharaman tells India Inc
Finance Minister has sought feedback over impact on businesses and economy
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