Tag: Finance Minister
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Trade representatives seek greater support for export sector from Finance Minister
An increase in personal tax exemption and deduction limits and greater support for the exports sector were some of the key demands which were made before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by the trade and service sector representatives, who met her on Thursday as part of pre-budget consultations.
November 24, 2022 -
FM Sitharaman to launch 6th round of commercial coal mines auction on Nov 3
According to a statement issued by Coal Ministry, the coal mines to be auctioned are fully-explored and partially-explored coking and non-coking mines.
November 3, 2022 -
Kerala Governor writes to CM Vijayan to sack Finance Minister Balagopal
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday has written to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, demanding the removal of Finance Minister KN Balagopal over recent remarks at a university, which he said were "seditious".
October 26, 2022 -
UK PM ‘sorry’ for economic ‘mistakes’ but embattled Liz Truss vows to stay on
Asked if she was now prime minister in name only, Truss said she had appointed Hunt because she knew she had to change direction, reported Australian daily, The Islander.
October 18, 2022 -
Growth to be a top priority for Union Budget 2023-24: FM
Energy and fertiliser requirements are one of the most immediate challenges being faced by the country, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
October 12, 2022 -
HC orders 2-month embargo on ED summons on former Kerala FM
The court also restrained the ED from issuing summons to KIIFB Chief Executive officer KM Abraham and Joint Fund Manager Ani Jula Thomas for two months in a case related to the issue of 'masala bonds' by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
October 10, 2022 -
Saudi Arabian King appoints Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as PM
The king meanwhile issued a decree on Tuesday ordering a cabinet reshuffle, appointing Saudi Prince Khalid bin Salman as the Defence Minister, Xinhua news agency reported.
September 28, 2022 -
Nirmala Sitharaman to review performance of credit and welfare schemes for SCs in public-sector banks today
Loans given to persons belonging to the SC community by the banks as well as under various loan schemes, such as Stand up India and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana will be reviewed in the meeting.
September 27, 2022 -
25 pc of startups in US’ Silicon Valley managed by people of Indian origin: Sitharaman
Sitharaman underlined that India's higher education has contributed to the best of company executives globally and around 25 per cent of all start-ups in Silicon Valley are managed by "people of Indian origin".
September 11, 2022 -
Sitharaman describes Jan Dhan scheme as major step in financial inclusion
Finance Minister said that the PMJDY has an expanded coverage of 67 per cent in rural or semi-urban areas.
August 29, 2022 -
No charges on UPI transactions clarifies Finance Ministry
Clarification came after media reports claimed RBI titled "Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment System" has discussion of service charge on UPI transactions.
August 22, 2022 -
Cryptocurrencies should be prohibited: Finance Minister
"In view of the concerns expressed by RBI on the destabilising effect of cryptocurrencies on the monetary and fiscal stability of a country, RBI has recommended framing of legislation on this sector. RBI is of the view that cryptocurrencies should be prohibited,"
July 19, 2022 -
RBI, govt working in complete harmony on crypto, says Sitharaman
It is my duty to tell the investors who invest in cryptocurrencies to keep in mind that they are investing at their own risk and also need to keep in mind that the cryptocurrency
February 14, 2022 -
PM says Budget 2022-23 to strengthen economy, create new opportunities
He said one of the important pillars of the Budget is welfare of the poor.
February 1, 2022 -
Government to procure 68 % of defence equipment from domestic industry
The Government would also set up an independent nodal umbrella body for meeting wide-ranging testing and certification requirements, the Finance Minister said.
February 1, 2022 -
Finance Minister proposes excuse duty of Rs 2 for those who are using unblended fuel from October 1, 2022
The Ayog had also proposed production of E-20 tuned engine vehicles from April 2025.
February 1, 2022 -
Govt allocates Rs 200 crore in General Budget for development projects in Afghanistan
The allocation for the Maldives is Rs 360 crore and for Sri Lanka Rs 200 crore.
February 1, 2022