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RBI transfer: FM protests Rahul's 'band aid for gunshot wound' barb

Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of stealing from central bank, FM hits back

Don't pay heed: FM Sitharaman rejects Cong allegation on RBI fund transfer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nirmal Sitharaman are clueless, says Rahul Gandhi.

RBI's bonanza to give govt ammunition to fight slowdown, boost capex

This comes at a time when the economic growth rate has slumped to a five-year low after accelerating in the first few years of Modi 1.0 regime

Modi govt has finally embraced the reality of Indian economy's troubles

One reason the government seems to have embraced reality is that the revenue numbers in the federal budget are now known to have been massively overstated

Sensex rises 793 points on govt's stimulus package; Nifty ends above 11,000

Sensex posts best figures in 3 months; rupee weakens as FPIs keep pulling out

'Service tax and excise duty amnesty scheme comes into effect from Sep 1'

The Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 is not yet implemented. It shall come into force with effect from September 1, 2019

Letter to BS: Measures by Sitharaman welcome, but more would be needed

That the government is becoming responsive to the needs and demands of the industry is a great change

Four reasons why Sitharaman's stimulus measures are short on vision

Allowing larger firms to flourish, enabling smaller firms to secure cheap financing and forcing the state to retreat from business would be the great news the private sector has been waiting for

Commercial vehicle makers to gain the most from FM Sitharaman's measures

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland key gainers; infra boost, consumption uptick needed for trend reversal

With no major fiscal support, govt's growth measures seen falling short

Sitharaman ignored the auto industry's demand for a reduction of a goods-and-services tax on vehicles to halt the worst slump in car sales in almost two decades

Best of BS Opinion: Arun Jaitley's legacy, impact of stimulus and more

An appraisal of Arun Jaitley's contributions, a review of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's stimulus measures, and a call for improving data collection.

FM's announcements show govt is now willing to listen and course-correct

Entrepreneurship thrives only when there are opportunities, an environment without fear (as long as you are operating within the boundaries of law), and availability of finance

FM's fiscal stimulus can boost consumption ahead of festive season

The FM also promised to accelerate the processes for GST refunds

Market players see short-term bounce after FM Sitharaman's measures

Stocks of firms in the automobile, banking, and real estate sectors, and those of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to remain under focus

Stimulus package is a well-designed boost for economy: Chandrajit Banerjee

This is indeed a comprehensive package which shows that the finance ministry has been keeping its ears close to the ground

Realtors seek cheaper loans and uniform GST norms to revive sector

Developers are hoping this week's announcement will bring some relief

AIFs may accelerate switch to LLPs, sans respite on FPI surcharge

Such funds often have exposure to derivatives and follow strategies that can seek to make money when markets are going up, as well as by betting on a fall when they sense weakness in the market

Sitharaman's relief package likely to boost festive cheer for durable firms

Together, the festive period, which stretches from September to December, when Christmas and New Year arrive, gives durable companies around 30 per cent of their annual sales

Stimulus package: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tries to make some repair

The FM seemed chastened by widespread criticism of economic and tax policies. And, conveyed a willingness to listen to the stakeholders and make course correction

A first step to revival

Measures by FM welcome, but more would be needed