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FM says Finance Ministry does not advise LIC on investments, Adani investments as per SOPs
"The Ministry of Finance does not issue any advisory/direction to...
Bangalore hotels body moves HC against mandatory menstrual leave order
The association has questioned the very basis of the order,...
GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs: FM Sitharaman
"For me, it was also important that we don't lose an opportunity, that we can even bring down the number of rates, which is also the original intent that we wanted fewer rates and lower rates. So work has got to happen on that, and I hope the GST Council will decide...
Non-inflationary Budget for Monetary Easing: Finance Secy
"The fiscal policy and the monetary policy need to work in tandem, not at cross purposes Because a lot more benefit will come also with monetary easing, if we are able to maintain inflation control.The Budget has projected a 4.4 per cent fiscal deficit in FY'26,...
Draft bill seeking 100 pc FDI in insurance to be sent for Cabinet nod soon: DFS Secretary
Finance Minister has already given her approval and announced in the Budget. Now we will prepare a draft bill with the help of the law ministry. Thereafter, the draft bill will be sent to the Cabinet for approval. The intent of the DFS is to get the bill introduced...
Govt reviewing crypto position due to global changes, senior official says
"More than one or two jurisdictions have changed their stance towards cryptocurrency in terms of the usage, their acceptance, where do they see the importance of crypto assets. In that stride, we are having a look at the discussion paper once again," India's Economic...
90% or more taxpayers may shift to new regime with new slabs announced in Budget: CBDT Chairman
Ravi Agrawal,Chairman, CBDT As per current data, about 74-75 per cent of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime that was brought in by the government a few years back New Delhi: The Budget announcement of zero tax for earnings upto Rs 12 lakh per annum...
Budget is by the people, for the people, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “We have heard the voice of middle class" who had been complaining about their aspirations not being met despite being honest taxpayers, Sitharaman said in an interview with news agency New Delhi: It is a very positive and growth...
Budget 2025: Insurers and experts hail game changing moves
The FDI limit being raised from 74% to 100% will prove to be a landmark reform in the insurance sector which will help unlock new opportunities for investment and innovation. These reforms will strengthen investor confidence, drive innovation, and support sustained...
Union Budget 2025-26: Reshaping Indian insurance landscape
Tapan Singhel, MD&CEO, Bajaj General Insurance& Chairman, General Insurance Council With the move to allow 100% FDI in insurance, we could see India moving towards a future with 1,000 insurers in the next decade. A larger number of players will bring greater...
Budget 2025: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism
Establishment of cancer care centres and enhanced social security provisions for online platform workers. Boosting medical tourism in the country, the FM announced, a ‘Heal in India’ campaign in partnership with the private sector New Delhi:In a move aimed to provide...
Budget 2025: No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman In the new tax regime, the revised tax rate structure is Rs 0-4 lakh (zero tax), Rs 4-8 lakh (5 per cent), Rs 8-12 lakh (10 per cent), Rs 12-16 lakh (15 per cent), Rs 16-20 lakh (20 per cent), Rs 20-24 lakh (25 per cent), and above...