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Funds deposited for NPS cannot be transferred to state governments: Centre
Both finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and finance secretary Vivek Joshi said that if any state is expecting that the funds deposited for NPS can be returned to them then it is impossible
 "Funds deposited for NPS cannot be transferred to state governments: Centre")
Govt taking steps to control inflation, will continue to focus on it: FM
The wholesale price-based inflation declined to a 2-year low of 4.73 per cent in January on easing prices of manufactured items, fuel and power, even though food articles turned expensive
 "Govt taking steps to control inflation, will continue to focus on it: FM")
RBI will take required action to keep inflation in check: FM Sitharaman
In a recent report the RBI said that the retreat of inflation is expected to be stubborn and beset by supply shocks in the upcoming year
Simplified filings: RoC approval not required for most corporate actions
The govt has introduced a new system called "file and forget," which is part of its ongoing revamp of the statutory filing website, MCA21
Next phase for GST
Appellate tribunal will improve business environment
 "Next phase for GST")
LIVE: Delhi LG gives nod to convene House, hold mayoral poll on Feb 22
"Recommended MCD mayor elections to be held on 22 Feb," Kejriwal said in a tweet earlier in the day. Stay tuned for latest updates
 "LIVE: Delhi LG gives nod to convene House, hold mayoral poll on Feb 22")
GST Council adopts GoM report on setting up tribunals with modifications
Nirmala Sitharaman said the GST Council adopted the report of the Group of Ministers on GST Appellate Tribunal with certain modifications
GST Council cuts tax on jaggery; rationalises late fee on delayed returns
Headed by Union Finance Minister, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council comprises finance ministers of states and UTs (with legislature)
 "GST Council cuts tax on jaggery; rationalises late fee on delayed returns")
Entire Rs 16,982 cr GST compensation cess to states to be cleared: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the entire GST compensation cess for June 2022 totalling Rs 16,982 crore will be cleared.
 "Entire Rs 16,982 cr GST compensation cess to states to be cleared: FM")
Amit Mitra urges FM to call GST Council meeting to address overregulation
He also wrote about his apprehensions that inequality of wealth which is pervading the country today will also enter the GST regime
 "Amit Mitra urges FM to call GST Council meeting to address overregulation")
Fund allocation for MGNREGA has not been reduced, says Sitharaman
The fund allocation for MGNREGA has not gone down, FM Nirmala Sitharaman here on Friday, adding it is a demand driven scheme and as and when the demand increases, the Centre provides money
Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman
The Union Budget 2023-'24 has been prepared keeping growth in focus and also external economic challenges such as fuel prices, Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman said on Thursday
 "Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman")
LIVE: Appetite of states for capex has gone up, says FM Sitharaman
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 "LIVE: Appetite of states for capex has gone up, says FM Sitharaman")
Exporters need to be receptive towards impact of recession: FM Sitharaman
She also revealed that petrol, diesel can be included in GST once states agree
FM exhorts exporters to foresee impact of global slowdown, engage with govt
Sitharaman further said that customs authorities at the borders are keeping a tab on both exports and imports
Petroleum products can be brought under GST if consensus reached: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that if states arrive at a consensus, then petroleum products can be brought under the GST regime
Set up team to resolve MCA21 portal glitches: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The latest version was launched on January 23
 "Set up team to resolve MCA21 portal glitches: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FinMin directs Corporate Affairs Ministry to resolve MCA21 portal issues
The Finance Minister's office responded to the matter after the Corporate Affairs Ministry earlier in the day undertook a review of the matter
Crypto, web3 sectors need global ties for effective regulation: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said crypto assets and web3 sectors require significant international collaboration for effective implementation of domestic legislations
FM Sitharaman asks states to expedite formalities to seek GST compensation
Finance Minister came down heavily in Parliament on states complaining about delay in getting GST compensation, saying that rather than blaming the Centre for delay in facilitating the payment