India Global Hub ambitions are gaining momentum as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is emerging as a major platform for global manufacturing, innovation, services and exports. Addressing a Business Roundtable in Toronto, she invited Canadian businesses and investors to build long-term operations and partnerships in India that can serve both the domestic and global […]
The PSB Confluence opened its two-day run with a packed first day. The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, organised the event. Senior leadership from Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs) attended. Government officials and domain experts joined the discussions. The PSB Confluence focused on emerging opportunities and strategic priorities […]
BRICS private capital mobilization needs stronger frameworks, greater investor confidence and deeper public-private partnerships, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a seminar in Jaipur. She highlighted the role of multilateral development banks in reducing investment risks and making projects more attractive to private investors. Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at a seminar on the […]
PSB Confluence on 17-18 August to Bring Together Leadership of Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions for Action-Oriented Dialogue Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary to address the Two-day Conclave Participating Institutions to Brainstorm on Identified Themes, Share Proven Practices, and Discuss Practical Initiatives that can […]
During the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the Government’s vision for Viksit Bharat, describing it as a restoration of India’s historical legacy rather than an unprecedented national ambition. She said the goal is to build a developed nation by 2047 through inclusive […]
One of the most important steps in putting the government’s fiscal and regulatory strategy for 2026-27 into action will be taken by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman when she tables the Finance Bill, 2026 and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Parliament of India. It is anticipated that Sitharaman will present the Finance […]
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has proposed that the Union Budget for 2026–27 be presented on February 1, despite it being a Sunday. If approved, this will be an unusual occurrence as the government aims for timely implementation of budget proposals. The Budget Session will commence on January 28 with the President’s address, […]
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for streamlining the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Speaking to IANS, she said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are receiving nationwide praise because the GST, which previously had four slabs, […]
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The use of simplified language in the new Income Tax Bill, 2025 marks a significant shift in making the provisions easier to understand, reducing the potential for misinterpretation and enhancing taxpayer-centricity and compliance, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Urging the I-T Department to accelerate disposal of disputed tax demands pending […]
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The government has extended the tenure of Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by another year. The CBDT is the apex policymaking body of the Income Tax Department, and its chairman and members are senior Indian Revenue Service officers. “The Appointments Committee of the […]
