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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her first budget on July 5, for the fiscal year ending March 2020. (Photo: PTI )

Govt likely to let budget deficit rise as tax receipts fall short

Fiscal deficit target to as much as 3.6 per cent of GDP from an already upwardly revised target of 3.4 per cent.

21 Jun 2019 11:39 AM

In a move to check evasion, the GST Council would also discuss the proposal of integrating e-way bill with NHAI's FASTag mechanism from April 1, 2020.

Sitharaman-led GST Council meet to decide on tax cut on e-vehicles, NAA extension

To push for manufacturing electric vehicles, the Council will consider slashing GST rates to 5 pc from 12 pc, an official said.

20 Jun 2019 6:49 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Sitharaman's first GST Council meet to decide on NAA extension

The Council is likely to discuss a mechanism for single point sanctioning and processing GST refunds.

20 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Minister of State for Railways Suresh Channabasappa Angadi were among the attendees. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka BJP MPs discuss state's development over dinner

He said that Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had no interest in the state or welfare of the people.

20 Jun 2019 9:53 AM

Meeting also discussed proposals releating to the Budget to be presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on July 5, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

FM reviews state of economy at FSDC meet

The FSDC is the apex body of sectoral regulators, headed by the finance minister.

19 Jun 2019 7:15 PM

Sources said the meeting at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence had in attendance all five secretaries in the finance ministry as well as Niti Aayog officials. (Photo: File)

PM Narendra Modi meets key secretaries in run up to Budget

PM Modi is likely to have discussed the reforms road map for every department.

18 Jun 2019 7:10 PM

GDP growth has slipped to 5-year low of 6.8%, in addition, public sector banks will need capital for credit growth

FinMin assessing capital needs of PSBs; Budget may make provision for Rs 30,000 cr

The government made record capital infusion of Rs 1,06,000 crore in the public sector banks last fiscal.

17 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

Modi also urged the leaders to introspect whether members of Parliament are able to fulfill the people's aspirations as their representatives or not. (Photo: ANI)

Keep political differences aside for smooth functioning of Parliament: PM

'We cannot win hearts by disrupting the functioning of the Parliament,' said Modi.

16 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

Among those who arrived for the meeting were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Prahlad Joshi and leader of BJP in Rajya Sabha Thawar Chand Gehlot.

Ahead of Budget session, all-party meet begins

After the all-party meet, a meeting of NDA leaders will take place in the Parliament later in the evening.

16 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman, in her opening remarks, said that the present government is committed to improve the educational standards, skilling the youth, enhancing job opportunities. (Image: File | ANI)

Spend more on education, hygiene, woman safety: social sector experts to FM

They asked FM to levy higher taxation on sweetened and salted products, rationalise taxes on medical devices.

14 Jun 2019 5:52 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Sitharaman's pre-budget meeting underway with Social Sector Groups representatives

Union Budget will be presented on July 5 followed by presenting the Economy Survey on July 4.

14 Jun 2019 2:32 PM

For ensuring faster approval on files, Modi said both the cabinet minister and his junior colleague can sit together to clear proposals, the sources said. (Photo: File)

‘Reach office on time, avoid working from home’: PM Modi to Council of Ministers

Prime Minister also asked senior ministers to hand-hold the new incumbents, sources said after the meeting.

13 Jun 2019 8:54 AM

Sitharaman completed her MA and M Phil degrees from the School of Social Sciences and School of International Studies, respectively. (Photo: ANI)

Sitharaman, Jaishankar to be conferred Distinguished Alumni Award by JNU

'Their highly distinguished career and achievements have made the university very proud,' Pramod Kumar, the university registrar, said.

12 Jun 2019 5:39 PM

A new Labour Bill will be introduced in the coming session of the Parliament, Santosh Gangwar told reporters Tuesday after the hour-long meeting. (Photo: File | ANI)

Government planning new labour legislation by merging 44 laws under 4 categories

The proposed new labour law will help investors and is expected to accelerate growth, said an official.

12 Jun 2019 1:38 PM

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with MoS Anurag Thakur attend a pre-Budget meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Nirmala Sitharaman holds first pre-Budget meet on agri, rural issues

Sitharaman said that the concerns of the agriculture sector are high on the priority of the present government.

12 Jun 2019 2:02 AM

Bring back credibility to the Union Budget

Sustainable magic requires that the magician remain credible.

12 Jun 2019 1:03 AM

To push investment, CII President Vikram Kirloskar said the government should address issues concerning land reforms and labour laws.

Bring down corporate tax to 18 per cent sans exemptions: CII

Government has already reduced corporate tax to 25 per cent for companies having turnover of less than Rs 250 crore.

11 Jun 2019 6:47 PM

Finance Minister prsided over numerous meetings ahead of budget session. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Minister engages with all stakeholders ahead of budget

Sitharaman focused on possible measures to boost the economic infrastructure of the rural sector and to eradicate poverty.

11 Jun 2019 6:05 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi to secys: Set 100-day agenda for ‘ease of living’

He conveyed to the officials that water, fisheries and animal husbandry will also be important areas for the government.

11 Jun 2019 1:36 AM

The move largely benefited the lower income group whereby individuals with income up to Rs 5 lakh have to pay no taxes. (Photo: ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman to hold first pre-budget meet with farm groups on Tuesday

Sitharaman, the first full-time woman finance minister, is set to present her maiden Budget on July 5 in the Lok Sabha.

09 Jun 2019 4:15 PM

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