Page 254 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Visa talks tough on govt's move towards no-fee debit card transaction
Visa critical of India's move towards no-fee debit card transactions
 "Visa talks tough on govt's move towards no-fee debit card transaction")
FinMin considers stress fund for infra sectors: Urban Affairs Secretary
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had already held consultations with various stakeholders, including industry, banks, homebuyers, real estate players and capital market participants
 "FinMin considers stress fund for infra sectors: Urban Affairs Secretary")
Rhetoric, reform, reformers
We require a drastic change in rhetoric backed by major policy change. Policy must reward enterprise and assume honesty
 "Rhetoric, reform, reformers")
FM says talks on helping economy continue, won't comment on timeline
Sitharaman says govt heard concerns of five sectors; does not seem too convinced on issue of subsidising gold imports
 "FM says talks on helping economy continue, won't comment on timeline")
Banks to get two-year guarantee to purchase 'pooled assets' of NBFCs
The government has allowed the NBFCs and HFCs to buy back their assets 'after a specified period of 12 months' as a repurchase transaction, on a right of first refusal basis
 "Banks to get two-year guarantee to purchase 'pooled assets' of NBFCs")
Why India's $10 billion foreign bond sale plan may never take off
There are worries that Asia's third-biggest economy may come under pressure during bouts of risk aversion, especially given the current backdrop of slowing global growth
 "Why India's $10 billion foreign bond sale plan may never take off")
Top 10 business headlines: Modi's economic plan, stimulus package & more
From SoftBank eyeing stake in Airtel's telecom biz and other assets to Anil Agarwal's expression of interest to revive Jet Airways, here are the top 10 business headlines for Monday
 "Top 10 business headlines: Modi's economic plan, stimulus package & more")
FM Sitharaman assures steps to boost liquidity, demand in realty sector
To chair another meeting to discuss stalled projects
 "FM Sitharaman assures steps to boost liquidity, demand in realty sector")
Govt may soon take a decision on tweaking FPI surcharge proposal
FM Sitharaman meets representatives of MFs, investment banks, FPIs
 "Govt may soon take a decision on tweaking FPI surcharge proposal")
Govt to review CSR criminal penal provisions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Less than 1% of large corporates pays corporation tax at 30%, with the rest at 25%
 "Govt to review CSR criminal penal provisions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman hints at corporation tax cut, silent on FPI surcharge
Promises simplifying tax laws
 "FM Sitharaman hints at corporation tax cut, silent on FPI surcharge")
Govt, RBI on same page on steps to boost economy: FM tells industry
At no point and on no score, the government wants to make it difficult for the industry, the Finance Minister said
 "Govt, RBI on same page on steps to boost economy: FM tells industry")
Top events today: FM to meet FPIs, MFs, IIP data, SpiceJet Q1 and more
From SpiceJet quarter result to Industrial Production data, Business Standard brings you top events of the day
Govt gets ready for reforms to fight slowdown; FM to meet FPIs, MFs today
FM Nirmala Sitharaman is holding daily meetings with industry in the backdrop of sluggish economic growth
No jail for CSR violation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to business leaders
In meet with Sitharaman, industry seeks Rs 1-trillion stimulus package and lower lending rates
 "No jail for CSR violation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to business leaders")
Business leaders seek Rs 1 trillion govt stimulus to revive economy
Industry leaders met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi for three hours.
 "Business leaders seek Rs 1 trillion govt stimulus to revive economy")
Auto industry leaders meet FM, seek stimulus package to spur demand
According to a source, the government wanted to understand from the industry about the reasons of the ongoing slump in demand
 "Auto industry leaders meet FM, seek stimulus package to spur demand")
As crisis deepens, auto industry seeks stimulus package from govt
The auto industry also wants the government to direct banks not to reduce lending to those segments which has the lowest NPA, such as the passenger vehicles segment
 "As crisis deepens, auto industry seeks stimulus package from govt")
Revenue department to brief PMO on Rs 1.67-trillion tax shortfall
Despite a cut in the income tax collection target in the full Budget compared to the interim Budget projections, the target is far from realistic
 "Revenue department to brief PMO on Rs 1.67-trillion tax shortfall")
Sector-specific steps to tackle slump on cards, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman will soon hold talks with representatives from various sectors
 "Sector-specific steps to tackle slump on cards, says Nirmala Sitharaman")