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Sensex, Nifty end in red, report biggest monthly decline since March 2020

Go Fashion makes stellar debut, lists at 91% premium; Star Health IPO receives lukewarm response

Sensex, Nifty end in red, report biggest monthly decline since March 2020
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 6:09 PM IST

Rs 26,697 cr lying in dormant accounts of banks: FM Sitharaman

This money is lying in nearly 9 crore accounts which have not been operated for 10 years

Rs 26,697 cr lying in dormant accounts of banks: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 4:18 PM IST

Issued no direction to banks to not give loans to 'sensitive customers': FM

Sitharaman, during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, said there is no "official stated policy" directing banks not to give loans to certain categories of customers.

Issued no direction to banks to not give loans to 'sensitive customers': FM
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 3:18 PM IST

Committed to compensate states for 5 yrs for revenue loss due to GST: FM

The Centre is committed to compensate states for five years for the revenue loss due to GST implementation as provided in the statute, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

Committed to compensate states for 5 yrs for revenue loss due to GST: FM
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 3:10 PM IST

FM says Crypto Bill will be introduced in Parliament after Cabinet nod

'We are not considering a ban on the advertisements, but we've been taking steps to caution the public through RBI and SEBI,' says Nirmala Sitharaman

FM says Crypto Bill will be introduced in Parliament after Cabinet nod
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 1:57 PM IST

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government plans to introduce a Bill in this regard - the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 - in the ongoing session

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 12:46 AM IST

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government plans to introduce a Bill in this regard - the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 - in the ongoing session

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 12:25 AM IST

FM Sitharaman bats for expanding tax net, ramping up collections

Revenue secy says I-T portal working fine, 300,000 returns being filed daily

FM Sitharaman bats for expanding tax net, ramping up collections
Updated On : 27 Nov 2021 | 12:34 AM IST

Ensure adequate publicity for narcotics destruction, says FM Sitharaman

"She said adequate publicity should be given for destruction of narcotics," the official statement quoted the finance minister as saying

Ensure adequate publicity for narcotics destruction, says FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 2:19 AM IST

Govt 'plans tax changes' to help Indian bonds be included in global indexes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will propose to exempt Euroclear settlements from tax, says report.

Govt 'plans tax changes' to help Indian bonds be included in global indexes
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 11:13 AM IST

Producers' association writes to Sitharaman to abolish GST on film industry

The association, in its letter addressed to the FM, requested Sitharaman to consider "the pain and agony" the industry is going through

Producers' association writes to Sitharaman to abolish GST on film industry
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 5:23 PM IST

FM hands over Rs 306-cr credit sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries in J&K

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday handed over credit sanction letters of Rs 306 crore to beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir and announced a host of initiatives

FM hands over Rs 306-cr credit sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries in J&K
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 10:51 AM IST

Our action against defaulters helping banks cut NPAs: FM Sitharaman

Last week, prime minister Narendra Modi had said banks have managed to recover more than Rs 5 trillion from defaulters

Our action against defaulters helping banks cut NPAs: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 12:38 AM IST

GST notification to correct tax anomaly in textiles: FM

Industry says will benefit only a chosen few

GST notification to correct tax anomaly in textiles: FM
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 12:33 AM IST

GST notification to correct tax anomaly in textiles: FM Sitharaman

Industry says will benefit only a chosen few

GST notification to correct tax anomaly in textiles: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 23 Nov 2021 | 6:47 PM IST

FM Sitharaman inaugurates projects worth Rs 165 crore in J-K

These include Jhelum and Tawi flood recovery projects

FM Sitharaman inaugurates projects worth Rs 165 crore in J-K
Updated On : 23 Nov 2021 | 2:24 AM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates income tax office in Srinagar

Sitharaman said development for Jammu and Kashmir is something that has been in the wings for a long time but "which has never happened"

FM Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates income tax office in Srinagar
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 9:30 PM IST

Every country must worry about data sovereignty, says IBM Chairman Krishna

Eager to help India develop the workforce that it needs for a digital revolution, IBM is betting big on small towns for its R&D centres

Every country must worry about data sovereignty, says IBM Chairman Krishna
Updated On : 20 Nov 2021 | 9:13 PM IST

FM announces clearance of two proposals of IFSCA at GIFT City in Gujarat

Nirmala Sitharaman also underlined the central government's commitment to make GIFT City a world-class fintech hub as stated in the Union Budget 2021-22

FM announces clearance of two proposals of IFSCA at GIFT City in Gujarat
Updated On : 20 Nov 2021 | 7:43 PM IST

FM to lead a team of 7 secretaries for discussions at GIFT City on Saturday

The role of GIFT-IFSC as gateway to global financial services for Indian corporates within India, attracting global financial business to India will be discussed

FM to lead a team of 7 secretaries for discussions at GIFT City on Saturday
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 11:54 PM IST