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The government has withdrawn the old draft of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 and will present a revised version in…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

FM Sitharaman Urges NBFCs to Double Credit to 50% of Bank Lending by 2047, Focus on Fair Practices. (Image Source: PTI)

Aim to double loan book: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to NBFCs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set an ambitious target for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), urging them to increase their credit…

July 10, 2025 05:16 IST

Big Relief Ahead? Centre Eyes Major GST Cut for Middle and Lower Incomes. / Representative Photo (Image Source: PTI)

Toothpastes to bicycles: Centre mulls GST relief for middle class on THESE items

The Central government is reportedly planning a major GST rate reduction, potentially eliminating the 12% slab or moving items to…

July 2, 2025 20:16 IST

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Focus of GST on promoting ease of doing biz, ensuring better compliance, says finance ministry

The finance ministry said that the focus of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will now be on promoting ease…

Updated: July 1, 2025 17:03 IST

FE Exclusive| Nirmala Sitharaman optimistic about pickup in private investment, says, ‘we can see signs of change’

FM Nirmala Sitharaman sees clear signs of rising private investment and economic buoyancy – learn how India is navigating global…

Updated: July 1, 2025 12:07 IST

FE Exclusive| FM Nirmala Sitharaman hints at lower GST rates, ‘the expectation is that it will come down’

FM Nirmala Sitharaman signals lower, simpler GST rates ahead; stay tuned for updates from the next GST Council meeting.

Updated: July 1, 2025 12:16 IST

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FM Sitharaman asks public sector banks to monetise investments in subsidiaries via listing on bourses

The finance ministry has urged PSBs to monetise their subsidiaries by listing them after scaling up operations, aiming for higher…

June 29, 2025 12:43 IST

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FM urges PSBs to step up lending to productive sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to leverage the RBI’s recent 50 basis points repo rate…

June 27, 2025 22:25 IST

The Finance Ministry announced that 5,483 taxpayers have filed belated returns for Assessment Year 2024-25. (Image Source: Reuters)

I-T action being taken for non-compliant taxpayers with foreign income: FinMin

The Indian Income Tax Department is intensifying its crackdown on non-compliant individuals with foreign income, especially as Indian money in…

June 21, 2025 09:59 IST

GST evasion of Rs 2.23 lakh crore detected in 2024–25. / Representational Photo (Image Source: PTI)

Simplify GST registration, plug tax leakage: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to simplify GST registration processes…

June 20, 2025 22:00 IST

The meeting will assess PSBs' profitability (which saw a 26% growth in FY25). (Image Source: Financial Express)

FM to review performance of PSBs on June 27

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to review the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on June 27, following the…

June 14, 2025 06:14 IST

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