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FM Sitharaman stresses on attracting pvt investment to develop urban infra
Against this backdrop, she said, "Innovative financing and funding mechanisms for cities could have significant potential to fill the increasing (funding) gaps
 "FM Sitharaman stresses on attracting pvt investment to develop urban infra")
FM suggests AIIB to use innovative financing ways to address infra needs
While appreciating AIIB's support for #G20India Presidency, the minister highlighted the need for #MDB reforms and the importance of coordination and collaboration among #MDBs
 "FM suggests AIIB to use innovative financing ways to address infra needs")
FM Sitharaman discusses trade negotiation progress with Canadian Dy PM
"The two ministers also discussed the progress being made on the ongoing various trade-related negotiations between India and Canada," the Indian finance ministry tweeted
 "FM Sitharaman discusses trade negotiation progress with Canadian Dy PM")
BJP rule marked by Seva, inclusion, MSME growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The elements of the Companies Act which were troubling people have been decriminalised to help the industry including MSMEs
FM says no income tax up to Rs 7.27 lakh per annum under new tax regime
The skepticism was about what will happen to those earnings little more than Rs 7 lakh, she noted
 "FM says no income tax up to Rs 7.27 lakh per annum under new tax regime")
Holding shares in firms' subsidiaries exempted, clarifies GST Council
The clarification came amid GST officers sending notices to both Indian and foreign companies, demanding tax on share capital held in their subsidiaries at 18%
 "Holding shares in firms' subsidiaries exempted, clarifies GST Council")
28% GST an opportunity for gaming companies to compete: Gamezop co-founder
Gaurav Agarwal, co-founder of Gamezop, said those firms that are able to adapt faster will 'emerge victorious'
 "28% GST an opportunity for gaming companies to compete: Gamezop co-founder")
Centre has 'murdered' online gaming with 28% GST, says Ashneer Grover
The new tax puts fantasy gaming tax at the same level as gambling and betting
 "Centre has 'murdered' online gaming with 28% GST, says Ashneer Grover")
GST Council okays 28% tax on online gaming, casinos and horse racing
To be levied on full face value; effective roll-out after amendments to GST law
 "GST Council okays 28% tax on online gaming, casinos and horse racing")
50th GST Council meet underway, taxation on online gaming on agenda
A clarity on taxation of MUV for levy of a 22 per cent compensation cess over and above the 28 per cent GST rate is also expected
 "50th GST Council meet underway, taxation on online gaming on agenda")
FM nudges PSU banks to take swift action against frauds, wilful defaulters
In a recent meeting with heads of PSBs, the finance minister urged them to focus on having robust risk management practices and mitigating Cyber Security risks
 "FM nudges PSU banks to take swift action against frauds, wilful defaulters")
PM's firm policy is to ensure development of all states: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that she had found during the review meeting earlier held here that Puducherry had implemented various schemes completely
 "PM's firm policy is to ensure development of all states: FM Sitharaman")
LIVE: HC to give judgement in Rahul Gandhi defamation case on Friday
Catch all the latest LIVE updates from across the globe
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HDFC merger poses increased competition in deposits segment for PSBs: Govt
PSBs told to take swift action on fraud and willful defaulters cases
 "HDFC merger poses increased competition in deposits segment for PSBs: Govt")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to soon review performance of Regional Rural Banks
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet heads of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and review their performance soon, sources said
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Sitharaman meets UN Deputy Secretary General, exchanges views on SDGs
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed and exchanged views on financing of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
FM to meet chiefs of PSB banks to review financial performance on Thursday
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet chiefs of public sector banks (PSBs) on Thursday and review their financial performance
FM Sitharaman holds meet for 'time-bound' completion of Budget schemes
In the meeting with Meity, MCA says will look into competition issues
 "FM Sitharaman holds meet for 'time-bound' completion of Budget schemes")
Finance Minister reviews progress of implementation of Budget schemes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reviewed progress of implementation of Budget schemes with secretaries of finance ministry and Corporate Affairs Secretary
Bank of India becomes first bank to offer Mahila Samman Savings Certificate
The scheme was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech this year
 "Bank of India becomes first bank to offer Mahila Samman Savings Certificate")