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Union Budget 2024: Parliament approves Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill
The Rajya Sabha returned the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill to the Lok Sabha, thus completing the budgetary exercise for 2024-25
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We have courage to change: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on LTCG amendment
The original LTCG regime proposed on July 23 Budget, removed the indexation benefit, sparking concerns over real estate transactions
 "We have courage to change: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on LTCG amendment")
Flexible fiscal targets
India needs a sustainable and clear framework
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Opposition's walkout on GST issue a 'face-saver', says FM Sitharaman
Speaking to reporters in Parliament House Complex, Sitharaman said the GST Council, which is a constitutional body, can take up any matter related to the GST
 "Opposition's walkout on GST issue a 'face-saver', says FM Sitharaman")
FM proposes amendments to LTCG tax provision on immovable properties
The Budget 2024-25 proposal to remove indexation benefit in calculation of long term capital gains on sale of immovable properties evoked sharp criticism from various corners
FM Sitharaman tables Appropriation (No 2) Bill 2024 in Rajya Sabha
Sitharamam also introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2024 in the Upper House, which has been passed in Lok Sabha
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Indian energy cos lag in R&D, innovation metrics compared to global peers
India's leading energy companies do not fare better than global firms on R&D intensity, proportion of employees with a PhD degree, and patents per billion dollar revenue, according to FAST India
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman, PSB chiefs likely to talk NPAs and cybersecurity
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold the review meet on August 19
No need to keep minimum balance in Jan Dhan, basic savings accounts: FM
Since MP is talking about banks collecting money for basic minimum balance which is not there in the account, that does not apply to PM Jan Dhan accounts, basic accounts of poor people, FM said
 "No need to keep minimum balance in Jan Dhan, basic savings accounts: FM")
NPAs of PSBs on Mudra loans declined to 3.4% in FY24: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman addressed questions regarding NPA associated with Mudra loans, highlighting a significant reduction in NPA rates over the past few years
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SFIO carrying out detailed probe into Sahara group companies: FM Sitharaman
The minister said after the detailed analysis of the SFIO the whole picture will be cleared and action could be taken
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FinMin asks state-owned general insurers to focus on profitable businesses
Public sector general insurance companies are undergoing various reforms, including organisational restructuring, product rationalisation, cost rationalisation and digitalisation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address RBI board on August 10
The net tax receipts are estimated at Rs 25.83 trillion, she said, adding that the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.9 per cent of the GDP
After 'derailment min' jibe, Vaishnaw says focus is on railways, not reels
Ashwini Vaishnaw's strong response came after Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised him for not taking moral responsibility for train accidents and called him the 'derailment minister'
 "After 'derailment min' jibe, Vaishnaw says focus is on railways, not reels")
Abolish tax on life, health insurance premiums: Gadkari writes to FM
Gadkari said in his letter that he is writing to the finance minister following a memorandum from the Nagpur Divisional Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union
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Budget a fine balance, takes care of all segments, says FM Sitharaman
Replying to the discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25 the minister said the government is on track to achieve the pre-announced fiscal deficit target
 "Budget a fine balance, takes care of all segments, says FM Sitharaman")
Budget with BS: 'We are in one of the biggest market booms', says Motilal Oswal's Raamdeo Agrawal
Latest updates: Catch all the updates on the analysis of the Union Budget for FY25 here
Budget 2024: Capital gains tax, climate change key concerns of Generation Z
Budget 2024: Young India is keen to hear announcements related to skill development for the youth, steps taken to counter climate change and reforms in the capital gains tax structure
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Agniveer scheme will keep our forces battle-ready, young: FM Sitharaman
During the Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Opposition for attempting to "politicise" Agniveer scheme
Parliament updates: Budget proposes unflinching support to cooperative federalism, says FM in RS
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha news updates: Here are the latest updates on the developments in the Parliament
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