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GST dues of all states not cleared as claimed by FM: Chidambaram

Chidambaram cited the example of Congress-ruled Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh.

GST dues of states not cleared as claimed by FM, alleges Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has alleged that contrary to claims of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, GST dues of Congress-ruled states Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are yet to be cleared.

EAM Jaishankar, FM Sitharaman to headline UK's India Global Forum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were on Tuesday confirmed as the headline speakers at a global event that will lay out India's vision for post-pandemic growth. India Global Forum, organised from London as a hybrid event between June 29 and July 1, will bring together a range of worldwide experts, including World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former CIA Director General David H. Petraeus, to cover India's role in vaccine and medicine manufacturing as well as cooperation in crucial areas of climate change and an equitable global economic recovery. From India, other senior ministers set to address a host of sessions include Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Women & Textiles Minister Smriti Irani. This year's India Global Forum brings with it a sense of urgency and impatience about the radical actions ..

GST cuts on several Covid essentials; no change in tax on vaccines

Centre to share 70% of vaccine revenue with states, says FM Sitharaman

GST: Centre to share 70% of vaccine revenue with states, says FM Sitharaman

GST Council approves rate reduction for Remdesivir from 12% to 5%; nil tax on Tocilizumab, Amphotericin; however, the Council agrees to stick to 5% GST on vaccines

GST Council meet underway, may consider duty cuts on medical supplies

The meeting is taking place after the 43rd meeting of the Council on May 28 announced a series of duty concessions on Covid relief items in addition to relaxation of compliance measures for taxpayers

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 44th GST Council meeting today

44th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council today is expected to take a decision on relief in respect of Covid-19 related individual items based on the report of Group of Ministers

FM asks ministries to front load capex; explore PPPs for viable projects

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked various ministries to try to spend more than their capital expenditure targets as well as explore public private partnerships for viable projects.

I-T portal glitches: FM asks Nilekani, Infosys not to let down taxpayers

IT firm regrets initial glitches, promises to fix them

Insurers to process claims under govt's flagship schemes within a week

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets heads of insurance companies for faster claim settlement amid pandemic

FM calls for faster claim settlement under PMJJBY in meeting with insurers

Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the importance of streamlining the process and documentation requirements

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says macroeconomic fundamentals are sound

The finance ministry's assessment of the impact of the second wave on the economy will take a bit longer considering the timings and uncertainties, she said

Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is conscious of the intensity of the second wave of Covid-19 and is assessing its full impact before coming out with further packages and interventions, says FM Sitharaman

Govt wants speedy settlement of claims; FM to meet insurers today

FM Sitharaman to meet insurers to discuss easing processes for settling claims

FM asks ministries to front-load capex, ensure clearance of MSMEs' dues

Nirmala Sitharaman, during a virtual review meeting, emphasised that enhanced capex will play a critical role in revitalising the post-pandemic economy

Prioritising expenditure

Govt must focus on providing relief to the needy at this point

Let the Budget go down to people before talking about stimulus: Sitharaman

Finance Minister says Budget 2021-22 has been designed keeping in mind the necessity for stimulus.

GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation

They have also sought an additional compensation of Rs 65,000 crore for FY21

More misses than hits

GST Council should have addressed pressing issues

GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8

The issue of GST rates on vaccines and other Covid-related supplies will be reviewed by a Group of Ministers (GoM).