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We're committed to further reforms, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Waiting for the next Budget is by itself a delay which we did not want considering the environment which was prevailing all over the world, said Sitharaman
 "We're committed to further reforms, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Income tax rate cut among steps govt working on to revive growth: FM
Assuring that there will be no harassment of taxpayers, Sitharaman said the intent of the government is to further simplify taxation systems including removal of exemption.
 "Income tax rate cut among steps govt working on to revive growth: FM")
Govt will honour compact to give states their share of GST: Sitharaman
Sitharaman's statement comes after Kerala last week threatened to take the central government to Supreme Court over delay in the payment of compensation to states
 "Govt will honour compact to give states their share of GST: Sitharaman")
15th Finance Commission submits its report for FY21 to FM Sitharaman
The Commission had a wide-ranging terms of reference contained in the Presidential Notification
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Govt tells e-commerce companies to file FDI-compliance report annually
According to government sources, this decision will help in ensuring compliance of FDI policy in the e-commerce sector
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DFIs: Look before you leap
Before setting up any new development bank, the govt must examine the contribution and performance of the existing ones
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Rahul calls FM 'incompetent', says not her job to tell India what she eats
"I don't eat much of onion-garlic. I come from such a family which doesn't have much to do with onion", the FM had said in Lok Sabha while replying to an MP when asked 'Do you eat onions?"
 "Rahul calls FM 'incompetent', says not her job to tell India what she eats")
RS okays Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, paves way for expediting growth
The Upper House passed the legislation without any changes
 "RS okays Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, paves way for expediting growth")
Schemes like Ujjwala, Jan Dhan prove Modi govt is not elitist: Sitharaman
Prices of onion in many places have crossed Rs 100 per kg
 "Schemes like Ujjwala, Jan Dhan prove Modi govt is not elitist: Sitharaman")
Letter to BS: Bajaj's remark must be dismissed as example of party politics
The way some Congressmen have jumped to support him is proof that the statement is not from an industrialist but from a politician
 "Letter to BS: Bajaj's remark must be dismissed as example of party politics")
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to Sitharaman over 'Nirbala' remark
Chowdhury had made the remarks in the Lower House during a debate on the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, on Monday
 "Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to Sitharaman over 'Nirbala' remark")
FM Sitharaman assures states of releasing GST compensation dues soon
Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Centre was duty bound to safeguard the interest of states
 "FM Sitharaman assures states of releasing GST compensation dues soon")
Amid rising prices, MMTC to import 4,000 tons of onions from Turkey
Onion prices remain high in the range of Rs 75-100/kg across major cities of the country
 "Amid rising prices, MMTC to import 4,000 tons of onions from Turkey")
Modi govt does not indulge in 'exchanging suitcases': FM Sitharaman
Says super-rich tax an attempt to help everyone grow
 "Modi govt does not indulge in 'exchanging suitcases': FM Sitharaman")
Corporate tax for firms with over Rs 400 crore turnover to be cut gradually
Arun Jaitley, as finance minister last year, had cut the corporate income tax rate to 25 per cent for companies with a turnover of up to Rs 250 crore
Major reforms during Modi regime aimed at achieving Rs 5 trn economy: FM
Sitharaman said India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth during 2014-19 averaged 7.5 per cent, which was the highest among G-20 countries.
 "Major reforms during Modi regime aimed at achieving Rs 5 trn economy: FM")
India didn't join RCEP as 'offer was not as much as our aspirations': FM
India's decision to not to join the mega deal was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the RCEP Summit in Bangkok early this month.
 "India didn't join RCEP as 'offer was not as much as our aspirations': FM")
DBT implementation helped the govt save Rs 1.41 trn in last 5 years: FM
The government plugged all loopholes through DBT and "all dalals and middlemen have been eliminated from the system", she said.
PM holds meet with Sitharaman and officials to weigh booster dose options
India's economic growth has slowed to 6.8 per cent in 2018-19 - the slowest pace since 2014-15, consumer confidence is waning and foreign direct investment has reached plateau
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Top news today: PM to kick-off investor summit, Ind vs Ban 2nd T20 & more
From SBI e-auction to India vs Bangladesh second T20I, Business Standard brings you the top events of the day to keep an eye on
 "Top news today: PM to kick-off investor summit, Ind vs Ban 2nd T20 & more")