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Health and National Security Cess to be shared with states via schemes: FM

Pan masala will attract the maximum GST rate of 40%, and the introduction of the cess will not affect GST…

December 4, 2025 21:54 IST

Parliament Winter Session Day 4: FM to table Health Security se National Security Cess Bill; Opposition protests over air pollution issue

Parliament Winter Session Day 4: The Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, is designed to raise funds for national…

Updated: December 4, 2025 11:02 IST

States to benefit from excise hike on tobacco: FM

Proceeds will go into a divisible pool.

December 3, 2025 20:56 IST

FM calls for improved tax data sharing among countries

The minister also noted that over the past decade, India has witnessed visible strengthening of voluntary compliance.

December 2, 2025 21:31 IST

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LIVE | Parliament Winter Session 2025: ‘We must begin discussion on SIR,’ says Kharge; Rijiju says ‘will discuss’

Parliament Winter Session 2025 LIVE | Protest on SIR in Parliament Today, Delhi Blast, GST Cess on Tobacco Pan Masala…

Updated: December 2, 2025 18:53 IST

FM tables Bills to levy excise on tobacco, cess on pan masala

While the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to impose excise duty on tobacco and related products like cigarette, chewing…

December 2, 2025 00:22 IST

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

The state-owned insurance company has bought shares across half a dozen listed companies of Adani Group over the years —…

December 1, 2025 19:28 IST

Indian banks sanctioned loans worth Rs 34 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

Indian Banks sanctioned Rs 34 lakh crore under MUDRA Yojana to 55 crore beneficiaries: Govt

MUDRA loans sanctioned have reached Rs 34 lakh crore across 55 crore beneficiaries, as the government expands nominee limits and…

November 27, 2025 17:49 IST

Trade unions seek repeal of labour codes

The unions also demanded minimum wages of not less than Rs 26,000 per month with indexation being fixed in line…

November 20, 2025 21:48 IST

Pre-budget meeting with Sitharaman: NBFCs seek refinance support, tax relief

Banks want tax relief on FDs, NPA provisioning.

Updated: December 24, 2025 13:09 IST

Pre-budget meeting: Capital market players seek tax sops, steps to deepen financial sector

Capital markets mobilised Rs 14.6 lakh crore in FY25, up 33% from the previous year, driven largely by equity and…

November 18, 2025 19:44 IST

Government Plans Targeted 2-3.5% Interest Subvention to Shield MSME Exporters from US Tariffs

MSMEs flag low credit flow, NPA norms in pre-Budget meet

MSMEs, which contribute nearly 30% to India’s GDP and employ over 110 million people, play a pivotal role in sustaining…

November 12, 2025 20:23 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

ECL Framework: The Future of Credit Risk in Indian Banking

Explainer: Why India needs bigger banks

At a time when the government is planning more mergers to create fewer but more competitive banks, there will be…

Updated: November 11, 2025 20:34 IST

Raise R&D funding, boost value-chain development, farm experts tell FM

Ajay Vir Jakhar, Chairman, Bharat Krishak Samaj in the meeting with the finance minister stated that urea prices should be…

November 10, 2025 22:00 IST

World Bank lifts India’s FY26 growth to 6.5% but warns US tariffs and AI disruptions could slow South Asia’s economy in 2026.

Manufacturing push, AI ministry top economists’ budget wish list

Deregulation, combined with the increased adoption of AI and a trade policy focused on greater market access, could be transformative…

Updated: December 24, 2025 13:13 IST

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

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