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16th Finance Commission submits report on fiscal transfers for 2026–31

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat additionally argued for a 15% weight for states’ contributions to national GDP. The Commission is…

November 18, 2025 00:13 IST

'I'd rather succumb to my injuries': Netizens unimpressed as FM Sitharaman flags off bike ambulances in Nagaland

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget meeting with MSME sector – Check what’s on the agenda

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held the third pre-Budget consultation with MSME stakeholders, focusing on key challenges and growth strategies ahead…

November 12, 2025 14:09 IST

Sitharaman says Finance Ministry does not advise LIC, Adani investments 'made as per SoP'

Finance minister hints at more bank mergers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated the government is working with the RBI on a potential next round of Public Sector…

Updated: November 7, 2025 07:11 IST

Small and low-risk businesses will get GST registration within 3 working days as the GST department rolls out a simplified GST registration

Simplified GST registration scheme to roll out on Nov 1; Small businesses to get approval in 3 days

From Saturday, small and low-risk businesses will be able to obtain GST registration within three working days under a new…

November 1, 2025 11:09 IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman launches foreign currency settlement system at GIFT IFSC to enable real-time settlements

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the foreign currency settlement system at GIFT IFSC. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025,…

October 7, 2025 13:25 IST

‘Future looks promising’: WinTrack’s Prawin Ganeshan hopeful after FM’s inquiry in customs bribe case

WinTrack founder Prawin Ganeshan says future looks promising after Finance Ministry inquiry into Chennai Customs bribery case.

October 6, 2025 10:23 IST

GST tribunal to cut litigation, free up working capital: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to start hearings by December, reducing litigation and freeing working capital for MSMEs and exporters. With…

September 24, 2025 21:14 IST

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: Time for an apology

In the last eight years, the government had used the multiple GST rates to exploit and extract the last paise…

September 14, 2025 07:45 IST

Insurance CEOs meet Finance Ministry on GST concerns

GST concerns: Insurance CEOs meet Finance Ministry officials, meeting with CBIC likely on Sept 12: Report

Insurance CEOs met Finance Ministry officials on September 10 to seek clarity on GST changes and input tax credit on…

Updated: September 10, 2025 16:03 IST

New GST reforms- Cabinet Secy to hold meeting to review sectoral concerns

New GST reforms: The Cabinet Secretary will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the concerns raised by individual sectors.…

September 7, 2025 11:38 IST

India Open to Relaxing China Investment Curbs, Says FM Sitharaman.

Need to engage with China on market access, says FM

In a recent interview, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India is open to easing investment restrictions on China, but…

September 5, 2025 22:01 IST

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GST Rate Cut Impact: Top 7 Takeaway for Indian Investors

Discover how the latest GST rate cuts can impact your investments and boost consumption – see which sectors benefit most…

September 4, 2025 17:53 IST

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From HDFC Life to Max Financial Services: JM Financial’s top insurance picks after GST rate revamp

Insurance stocks surge as GST scrapped on life and health policies, making premiums cheaper – explore the impact on HDFC…

September 4, 2025 10:26 IST

Inside 56th GST Council Meeting: Who’s on the 33-member team shaping India’s tax future?

The members in the GST Council comprise of Union Finance Minister, Union Ministers of State in charge of revenue and…

September 3, 2025 14:24 IST

Revised New Income Tax Bill, 2025: Here are 10 major changes likely in Bill to be tabled today

The government has withdrawn the old draft of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 and will present a revised version in…

August 11, 2025 09:00 IST

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Growth pangs

Only proactive policies would salvage the economy amid the new external shocks.

August 4, 2025 03:00 IST

Withdraw tax appeals below revised limits within 3 months, FM Sitharaman tells CBDT

Big relief coming for taxpayers: THESE low-value income tax cases to be dropped soon

Over 2.25 lakh cases involving Rs 10 lakh crore in disputed tax demands are being targeted for resolution. The Finance…

July 26, 2025 13:04 IST

'Outraged by disrespect to Indians': Nirmala Sitharaman slams Trump's comments (Image: PTI)

Delay in disposing of settled tax cases ‘unpardonable’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly criticized the Income Tax Department’s “unpardonable” delays in issuing “Order Giving Effect” (OGE) to taxpayers,…

July 25, 2025 05:23 IST

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