Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defends 40% GST hike on sin goods, clashing with Congress over 'Gabbar Singh Tax' remarks while explaining the rationale behind the tax r...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leads a 6-month GST revamp, conducting nearly 50 meetings to simplify processes, address complaints, and improve compliance, aiming for a more p...
The New Income Tax Bill 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha, aims to modernize India's taxation system by simplifying procedures and reducing compliance burdens. Key changes include a un...
The Indian government will introduce a revised Income Tax bill on Monday, incorporating parliamentary committee recommendations to simplify and modernize tax laws, replacing the 19...
The Indian government has withdrawn the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, to introduce a revised version incorporating Select Committee recommendations, aiming to modernize tax laws and simpl...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces government support for India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs), predicting significant economic contribution and job creation by 2030...
At the BRICS meeting in Rio, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for global institutional reforms, highlighting India's economic resilience and strategic policy resp...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praises retail investors for stabilizing Indian stock markets, highlighting their risk-taking ability since 2020. She also discusses India's eco...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges stakeholders to address infrastructure gaps to achieve 1 billion UPI transactions daily, following recent system outages affecting users n...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews UPI ecosystem, aiming for 1 billion transactions daily in 2-3 years, focusing on international expansion, infrastructure resilience, and...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses India's growth strategy, focusing on bold reforms and strategic collaborations to ensure sustained prosperity. The government's effort...
India is actively working with the US to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by October, amidst efforts to strengthen economic ties and navigate global trade te...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses the need for government and RBI support to maintain India's economic growth amidst global uncertainties and US tariff impacts, highlig...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for fiscal responsibility beyond political lines, highlighting the challenges of debt management and the importance of sustainable develop...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman denies US pressure on customs duty reductions, emphasizing policy alignment with India's development goals. The government has rationalized cust...
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for digital transformation and innovation in the banking sector, emphasizing the need to adapt to changing customer expectations and techn...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a potential reduction in GST rates, emphasizing economic reforms, trade negotiations, and the importance of prioritizing India's inter...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines the government's plans to reduce regulatory burdens and enhance trust-based governance, aiming to make India a seamless, export-friendl...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce a new income tax bill in Parliament aimed at simplifying tax laws. The bill, approved by the Cabinet, will undergo examinati...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showcased Madhubani art from Bihar on Budget day, wearing a sari gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. This gesture highlighted the cultural...
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a plan to develop the top 50 tourist destinations with state partnerships, aiming to boost tourism infrastructure, employment,...
The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on enhancing women and child development programs, extending tax benefits to NPS Vatsalya accoun...
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a Rs 10 lakh crore asset monetization plan for 2025-30, aiming to reinvest proceeds into new infrastructure projects. The plan...
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi praises the Union Budget 2025 as a win for the middle class, linking it to the BJP's electoral performance. Key highlights include tax exemptions u...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission, aiming for sustainable energy through small modular reactors and legislative reforms. The in...
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget, focusing on tax reforms, growth initiatives, and major developments for Bihar. Key announcements ...
In the 2025 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant customs duty cuts on smartphones and TVs, aiming to make them more affordable. The budget also f...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant tax reliefs in the Union Budget 2025, exempting individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually from income tax. This move a...
In the 2025 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant expansion of medical education in India, with plans to add 10,000 new seats in medical college...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a significant overhaul in income tax slabs, proposing no tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh per annum under the New Tax Regime, marking a ...
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar during the Union Budget 2025 presentation, aiming to boost foxnut production. The b...
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2025, focusing on empowering the poor, youth, farmers, and women with reforms in taxation, urban development, and agricult...
