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Too early to gauge spillovers of central bank digital currency: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament that it is still too early to gauge the spillovers of the CBDC, while assailing concerns on whether it would impinge on an individual's autonomy
 "Too early to gauge spillovers of central bank digital currency: Sitharaman")
GST compensation to some states delayed due to lack of AG certificate: FM
The finance minister said if there is any delay of getting the AG's authentication, it is a matter between the AG and the state government concerned, and they have to sort it out
 "GST compensation to some states delayed due to lack of AG certificate: FM")
An idea whose time has come: Will NFIR be a game-changer for India?
The proposed financial registry will kill information asymmetry, and change the dynamics for every stakeholder in the economy for the better, reports Raghu Mohan
 "An idea whose time has come: Will NFIR be a game-changer for India?")
FM Sitharaman addresses central board of RBI, reviews economic situation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday highlighted the key thrust areas outlined in the Union Budget and the expectations from the financial sector
Regulators very experienced; seized of the matter: FM on Adani Group row
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the country's regulators are very experienced and are seized of the matter relating to the Adani Group crisis
 "Regulators very experienced; seized of the matter: FM on Adani Group row")
New tax regime to benefit middle class; leave more money in their hands: FM
She said it is not necessary to induce individuals to invest through government schemes but give him an opportunity to make a personal decision regarding investments
Indian regulators aware of concerns on Adani Group issue, says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters after meeting the central bank's directors in New Delhi, the capital
India will continue to be fastest growing major economy in 2023-24: FM
Finance Minister also talked about the new tax regime stating that it will leave higher disposable income in the hands of people
 "India will continue to be fastest growing major economy in 2023-24: FM")
GST compensation: Centre owes us Rs 2,409 crore, says West Bengal
Sitharaman in Parliament said GST compensation to states is given when the audited figures are provided but West Bengal has not submitted those since 2017
If needed, will allocate more for NREGA, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the government chose the capital expenditure route to revive the economy because of its greater multiplier effect
 "If needed, will allocate more for NREGA, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
New tax regime to leave higher disposable income with people: Sitharaman
The Union Budget 2023-24, astutely balances the requirement for India's development imperatives within the limit of fiscal prudence, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tells Lok Sabha
Debt talks in focus at G20 finance meet: FM Sitharaman tells IMF chief
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF's Kristalina Georgieva also discussed regulating crypto assets
 "Debt talks in focus at G20 finance meet: FM Sitharaman tells IMF chief")
Sitharaman objects to Kharge's remarks in RS, says insinuation against PM
Union Minister Piyush Goyal retorted to Kharge's remark and said Leader of Opposition was making an allegation that cannot be substantiated
 "Sitharaman objects to Kharge's remarks in RS, says insinuation against PM")
Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme looks to settle financial disputes only
Centre notifies the scheme; disputes with states govts, another pvt firm not covered
 "Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme looks to settle financial disputes only")
Growth, Budget and macro balances
The responsible revenue and expenditure projections are to be lauded, but efforts on trade and fiscal targets fall short
 "Growth, Budget and macro balances")
Will get fitment panel to look into 28% GST for cement: FM Sitharaman
Urges industry to ensure its output is compliant with sustainable development goals, says this is crucial for negotiating non-tariff barriers arising out of environmental concerns around the world
Over 10,000 MSMEs shut down in 2022-23, highest in past four years
FM Sitharaman revamped the credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs to enable an additional collateral-free guaranteed credit of Rs 2 trillion
 "Over 10,000 MSMEs shut down in 2022-23, highest in past four years")
Signs of a weakening public sector
States may have got more through tax transfer, but the composition of the PSU capital outlay causes concern
 "Signs of a weakening public sector")
What explains Indian public sector enterprises' anaemic capex record?
Instead of public sector enterprises making capex decisions, they have declared dividends in the last few years. The capex decisions have therefore been abrogated to itself by the Centre
 "What explains Indian public sector enterprises' anaemic capex record?")
Adani row: Congress holds protests in MP, seeks FM Sitharaman's resignation
Congress staged protests across Madhya Pradesh for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into allegations of stock manipulation against Adani Group and demanded resignation of Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Adani row: Congress holds protests in MP, seeks FM Sitharaman's resignation")