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Asset monetisation target for states may be set at Rs 3 trillion
Central ministries given a target to monetise assets worth Rs 2.5 trn over 3 years
 "Asset monetisation target for states may be set at Rs 3 trillion")
NSE outage: More serious questions
The outage caused a serious embarrassment, not only for the NSE but also for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the government of India
Petrol stable at Rs 91.17 in New Delhi since two weeks, diesel at Rs 81.47
In Mumbai, petrol price stood at Rs 97.57 per litre--the same since Feb 27
 "Petrol stable at Rs 91.17 in New Delhi since two weeks, diesel at Rs 81.47")
NITI Aayog submits first list of about 12 PSUs for privatisation
Banks, insurers part of the list as process kicks off
 "NITI Aayog submits first list of about 12 PSUs for privatisation")
A dive into five contentious issues contained in Finance Bill, 2021
Govt may have to respond to concerns over equalisation levy, exporters issues, definition of the term 'liable to tax' and taxability of interest on employees' EPF contributions exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh
 "A dive into five contentious issues contained in Finance Bill, 2021")
The hurdles in the long road to India's entry into global bond indices
The govt needs to examine its options to join global central securities depositories without ceding tax sovereignty. This could considerably delay India becoming a part of global bond indices.
 "The hurdles in the long road to India's entry into global bond indices")
Banking on slower recovery
The Centre's current deficit glide path reveals a conservative stance on growth
 "Banking on slower recovery")
Asset monetisation to bring paradigm shift for infra growth: FM Sitharaman
Around 300 participants from states and UTs attended the workshop organised by the Department of Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog
 "Asset monetisation to bring paradigm shift for infra growth: FM Sitharaman")
India's GDP to grow 11% in FY22, contract 8% in FY21, says CRISIL
GDP is likely to touch the pre-pandemic level only by the second quarter of fiscal year 2022
 "India's GDP to grow 11% in FY22, contract 8% in FY21, says CRISIL")
CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infra: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said monetisation of CPSE assets is based on the principle of value creation for the government and investors
 "CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infra: FM Sitharaman")
GST fraud of Rs 20,124 cr detected during Nov 9-Jan 31: Sitharaman
A nationwide special drive against unscrupulous entities for availing and passing on Input Tax Credit fraudulently is being carried out, FM said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha
Disinvestment: Govt addresses CPSE stakeholders' concerns, says FM
The government addresses legitimate concerns of employees and other stakeholders of CPSEs through appropriate provisions in the share purchase agreements with bidders at the time of disinvestment, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.
NIP and NMP: The pipeline jugalbandi
The "jugalbandi" of these two pipelines - the NIP and NMP - should be music for the infrastructure sector, and the nation
Fiscal steps taken by govt led to positive growth in Q3: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the fiscal measures taken by the government have resulted in positive growth of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of the current financial year.
 "Fiscal steps taken by govt led to positive growth in Q3: Nirmala Sitharaman")
Subtle discrimination against women shouldn't be encouraged in language: FM
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also took the initiative to celebrate women and their achievements on the occasion of International Women's Day
Second part of Parliament's Budget Session to commence from Monday
The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament will commence from Monday with all Covid-19 precautionary measures in place
 "Second part of Parliament's Budget Session to commence from Monday")
Inflation a 'downside risk' to India's growth momentum: Finance ministry
Citing the country's consumer price index, the ministry said it had reached a 16-month low in January, validating the Reserve Bank stance of providing a growth push in the face of moderating inflation
High fuel prices a burden, Centre-states must talk: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Both the Centre and the states draw revenues by taxing fuel, and 41 per cent of the tax collected by the Centre goes to the states, Sitharaman said
 "High fuel prices a burden, Centre-states must talk: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
It is my duty to appeal: FM Sitharaman on Cairn arbitration award
India's sovereign authority to tax cannot be questioned by anybody, she asserts
Entire fiscal stimulus to be funded by borrowing, revenues: FM Sitharaman
The FM said taxpayers will not be charged even a single penny.
 "Entire fiscal stimulus to be funded by borrowing, revenues: FM Sitharaman")