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Retro amendment to prevent misuse of cess, surcharge deduction claims under I-T provisions: FM

The Finance Bill had proposed retrospective disallowance of deduction for surcharge or cess with effect from Assessment Year 2005-06.

March 25, 2022 20:16 IST

Jammu and Kashmir witnessing justice, economic development post abrogation of Article 370: Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament

Referring to the law and order situation, Nirmala Sitharaman said there has been an overall decline in terror activities.

March 23, 2022 18:48 IST

She said that the government has borne a higher cost of fertilisers through enhanced subsidy instead of passing it on to farmers.

EPF rate reflects market realities: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

She said Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers 7.6% interest, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme 7.4%, Public Provident Fund 7.1% and State Bank…

March 22, 2022 05:45 IST

The shortfall is calculated assuming a 14 per cent annual growth in GST collections by states over the base year of 2015-16. (File)

Over Rs 53,600 crore GST compensation yet to be released to states this fiscal, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The compensation amount to be paid from the compensation fund is arrived at by levying cess on top of the…

March 15, 2022 17:34 IST

E-mails and SMS reminders are issued to taxpayers to file ITRs and pay their due taxes. (File)

Over 8.22 crore taxpayers in FY20, Nirmala Sitharaman informs Rajya Sabha

“Total number of taxpayers for AY 2020-21 is 8,22,83,407,” Sitharaman said.

March 15, 2022 17:23 IST

ICRA expects a modest upside of Rs 50,000-90,000 crore to the gross tax revenue collection in FY22. (File)

Supplementary demands for grants: FM Nirmala Sitharaman seeks House approval for extra spending of Rs 1.58 trillion

The government’s additional spending commitments for FY22 come at a time when its plan for the initial public offering of…

March 15, 2022 03:00 IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Rs 1.42 lakh crore J&K budget in Lok Sabha

Opposition members objected to the government move to present the J&K Budget and discuss it in the House on the…

Updated: March 14, 2022 20:40 IST

Govt seeks Parliament nod for extra Rs 1.07 lakh crore spending; Rs 15,000 crore towards fertiliser subsidy

In addition, the government also sought Rs 5,000 crore for recapitalisation of public sector general insurance companies.

March 14, 2022 17:46 IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says many states request GST compensation extension beyond 5 years

Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, states were guaranteed to be compensated bi-monthly for any loss of revenue…

March 14, 2022 15:30 IST

The minister said the recent Budget has announced the setting up of as many as 75 digital banking units across the country. This will further drive the digital economy.

Digital economy will jump to $800 billion by 2030: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The country’s digital economy was worth about $85-90 billion in 2020, according to an estimate by consulting firm RedSeer.

March 12, 2022 06:15 IST

Boost last-mile connectivity, FM Nirmala Sitharaman exhorts businesses in North-East

Sitharaman said the Budget for FY23 stands for continuity in key policy regime and aspires to create durable infrastructure for…

March 11, 2022 06:20 IST

In the Budget for FY23, Sitharaman had declared that the RBI would be launching a digital currency.

Oil price rise to hit economy, looking at options to mitigate impact: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman has subsequently made it clear that the government has the ‘sovereign right’ to tax profits made from virtual digital…

March 9, 2022 01:15 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman had presented her fourth consecutive Budget on February 1, 2022. (File)

Matter of pride that India has a woman finance minister: PM Modi

“It is a matter of pride that a large country like India has a woman finance minister who has presented…

March 8, 2022 18:31 IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give her address in the concluding session of the webinar. (File/Reuters)

PM Modi to address global investors on privatisation, asset monetisation on March 9

The government has set a Budget target of Rs 65,000 crore from CPSE disinvestment/privatisation in the next fiscal beginning April…

March 8, 2022 18:10 IST

International benchmark Brent was trading at around USD 127 per barrel on Tuesday. (File)

FM Nirmala Sitharaman airs concern over rising crude oil price due to Ukraine crisis

Noting that India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements, she said when oil prices go…

March 8, 2022 17:38 IST

People see future in crypto, govt sees source of tax revenue: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday she sees possibility of revenue generation for the government through crypto assets, days after…

Updated: March 8, 2022 12:57 IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells taxman to engage more with assessees

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asked tax officials under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board…

March 8, 2022 08:12 IST

Equalisation levy imposed by India on supply of services by multinational enterprises a ‘sovereign right’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

“Equalisation levy is not a unilateral measure… we are not an exception as many countries have done so,” Sitharaman said.

March 8, 2022 02:45 IST

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