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CPSEs make 34.63% procurement from MSMEs in FY24 against mandated 25%: FM
FM on Thursday said Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have made 34.63 per cent of their total procurement from MSMEs in 2023-24 (till November) as against the mandated 25 per cent
 "CPSEs make 34.63% procurement from MSMEs in FY24 against mandated 25%: FM")
World Bank chief Banga, FM Sitharaman discuss engagement of MDBs in India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also discussed outcomes of G20 India Presidency and strengthening of the World Bank besides issues of mutual interest
 "World Bank chief Banga, FM Sitharaman discuss engagement of MDBs in India")
Valuation rules for GST on e-gaming platforms effective prospectively: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the valuation rules for levying 28 per cent GST on entry-level bets on online gaming platforms are effective prospectively
 "Valuation rules for GST on e-gaming platforms effective prospectively: FM")
Google has removed 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store, says FM
The government is constantly engaged with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other regulators and stakeholders concerned to control fraudulent loan apps, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "Google has removed 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store, says FM")
Women's reservation bill to come into force after 2024 census: Sitharaman
As part of Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the government has compiled a digital district repository with 14,500 stories, highlighting places linked with the freedom struggle, she said
New bills to replace law on customs, excise, age limits of GSTAT members
The other Bill - The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 - seeks to raise the age limit for president and members of the GSTAT
 "New bills to replace law on customs, excise, age limits of GSTAT members")
Budget 2024: Budget preparation, its purpose, halwa ceremony, presentation
Union Budget 2024: Preparing the Budget is a long-drawn process which involves multiple steps and consultations. Read on to find out how it is done
 "Budget 2024: Budget preparation, its purpose, halwa ceremony, presentation")
FM introduces GST bill to raise age limit of president appellate tribunals
The president and members of the GSTAT would be eligible for re-appointment for a period of two years subject to the age limit of 70 and 67, respectively, as per the amended bill
 "FM introduces GST bill to raise age limit of president appellate tribunals")
Budget Speech: All you need to know about the FM's address to Parliament
Here is everything you need to know about what a Budget speech ahead of the Union Budget 2024, the different parts it has, Budget at a Glance, Finance Bill, and more
 "Budget Speech: All you need to know about the FM's address to Parliament")
No GST dues pending, some states have not submitted AG's report: Sitharaman
The narrative that GST dues are pending from the Centre is not correct and is a "misnomer" as states have not submitted AG's report, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "No GST dues pending, some states have not submitted AG's report: Sitharaman")
Fiscal prudence is govt's top priority, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Lok Sabha approved the additional gross spending of Rs 1.29 trillion, which includes net cash outgo of Rs 58,378 crore
 "Fiscal prudence is govt's top priority, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Winter Session: Sitharaman hits back on Oppn's charge on MGNREGA fund delay
On complaints of members that the centre delays the release of funds to states, Sitharaman said they are done in accordance with the rules on receipt of utilisation certificate
LS gives nod for additional cash outgo of Rs 58,378 cr in current fiscal
Replying to a debate on Supplementary Demands for Grants, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that fiscal prudence is the top priority of the government without compromising on social welfare
 "LS gives nod for additional cash outgo of Rs 58,378 cr in current fiscal")
Budget 2024: Here are 5 lesser-known facts about the Union Budget of India
The history of India's Union Budget over the years is a fascinating one. Here's a look at some lesser-known facts about the Union Budget
 "Budget 2024: Here are 5 lesser-known facts about the Union Budget of India")
Inflation now stable, temporary rises due to demand-supply mismatches: FM
The minister said retail inflation in India has been mostly within acceptable limits after the notification of the inflation tolerance band in 2016
PM talking up transformative GDP but what matters is growth rates: Congress
Annual average GDP growth rate during the UPA government was 8.1 per cent against 5.4 per cent under the current dispensation, it further said
 "PM talking up transformative GDP but what matters is growth rates: Congress")
We've never been hesitant: Sitharaman on debating country's economy
Addressing concerns raised by the Congress member, Sitharaman articulated the government's position with regard to holding parliamentary debates on economic matters
 "We've never been hesitant: Sitharaman on debating country's economy")
Winter session: Sitharaman tears into Opposition's job-less growth claims
On the handling of the economy, she cited reports by western publications to say the Modi government has steered the Indian economy well when the globe was in high turbulence
 "Winter session: Sitharaman tears into Opposition's job-less growth claims")
India's Q2 growth rate highest in world; fundamentals strong: FM Sitharaman
The finance minister also informed the Rajya Sabha that the manufacturing sector in India had registered its highest growth of 13.9 per cent in Q2FY24
 "India's Q2 growth rate highest in world; fundamentals strong: FM Sitharaman")
No 'spectacular announcement' likely in Feb 1 Budget, says finance minister
Speaking at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum, Sitharaman said the country would be preparing for the Lok Sabha elections which are due in the summer of 2024
 "No 'spectacular announcement' likely in Feb 1 Budget, says finance minister")