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Open to suggestions, criticism from industrialists: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM said she stands by her comment that Rahul Bajaj should have sought answers from govt

'Absolutely unfair' to say govt averse to criticism: FM Sitharaman

According to the minister, industry leaders do approach her and she also goes around the country speaking to them.

Corporate tax cut to boost investments; green shoots visible: Sitharaman

The finance minister said "people are approaching" the government for fresh investment which will help in generating more jobs as well as make India a manufacturing hub in the future

Gross direct tax collection up by 5% till November: Nirmala Sitharaman

Replying to a debate on Taxation Law Amendment Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha, the minister categorically said there is no decrease in direct tax collection.

Govt's move to reduce corporation tax has had a 'positive impact': FM

Sitharaman said many countries in South East Asia had reduced their corporate tax to attract investment and cited examples of Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.

Tax cuts aimed at attracting investment, generating jobs: Sitharaman

The Bill seeks to replace the Ordinance which was promulgated by the President in September

78% PMC bank depositors can withdraw entire deposits: Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said that in case of medical emergencies, marriages and other crisis situations, a depositor of the PMC Bank can withdraw up to Rs 100,000

Always better to seek an answer than spreading one's own impression: FM

Kiran Mazumdar- Shaw says India Inc is treated as pariahs

India Inc is a pariah, feels govt dislikes criticism: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Shaw's remarks came a day after veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj said the people were afraid to criticise the government.

Top 10 business headlines: FM responds to Rahul Bajaj, car sales dip & more

From India's energy consumption growth to RSS' opposition to Air India, BPCL sale, Business Standard brings you the top business headlines of the day

Day after GDP data, PM defends govt's record and hints at more measures

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also joined in and defended the Centre's economic record in the last six months

12 MNCs want to shift to India from China, take advantage of lower tax: FM

In a biggest reduction in 28 years, the government in September reduced corporate tax rate by almost 10 percentage points in a bid to give a boost to sagging economy

FM's remarks on economy disappointing, crisis entirely home grown: Sinha

Sinha said that even now, the government is largely in denial

GDP growth numbers: Will there be some good news?

The upcoming data will likely show the economy had its weakest performance last quarter in more than six years, with the growth rate dropping below the symbolically important 5% mark

As news goes from bad to worse, Modi govt scrambles to revive the economy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this week she's not closing the door on additional steps to support the economy.

How should the government revive demand?

What happens when, with government expenditure unchanged at Rs 65 trillion, the FM decides to reduce the tax rate, mobilise less revenue and let the deficit widen by Rs 1 trillion?

Rising fiscal fears

A comprehensive review is needed

Letter to BS: Sitharaman's remark on Indian economy doesn't hold ground

Corporations across sectors are facing the heat due to low demand from consumers

Sitharaman seeks Parliament nod for additional spending of Rs 21,246.16 cr

This includes over Rs 8,820 crore for the newly formed union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

There is economic slowdown, but no signs of recession: FM Sitharaman

The finance minister touched upon the difficulties in meeting the fiscal deficit, and indirectly signalled a fiscal slippage for the year