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In a big relief to steel manufacturers, India imposes tariffs on cheap imports from China
Business | December 31, 2025 7:17 ISTIndia, the world’s 2nd largest crude steel producer, has been grappling with a flood of low priced steel imports from China, raising anti dumping concerns and putting pressure on domestic producers.
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Operation Deep Manifest: Pakistani goods worth Rs 9 crore seized at Navi Mumbai port, one held
India | June 26, 2025 19:58 ISTThe goods being shipped into India were in blatant violation of import policy conditions and prohibitions imposed by the government on direct or indirect import or transit of Pakistani-origin goods, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.
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Central GST officers detect tax evasion of Rs 1.95 lakh crore during April-January
Business | March 10, 2025 16:11 ISTDuring the Budget Session Lok Sabha proceedings, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the House that in this fiscal year till January, 25,397 cases of GST evasion have been detected. The net value of evaded tax stood at Rs 1.95 lakh crore.
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GST Council reduces taxes for cancer drugs, namkeen | Check details
India | September 09, 2024 20:42 ISTThe 54th GST Council meeting introduced several key changes in GST rates, including reductions for cancer drugs and adjustments for various goods. Notable updates include a rate cut for extruded snacks, a new reverse charge mechanism for metal scrap, and an increase in GST rates for car seats.
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FATF adopts India's mutual evaluation report, lauds efforts in tackling money laundering
World | June 28, 2024 17:21 ISTThe adoption of the report marks a significant milestone for India and is greatly advantageous for the economy due to increased investor confidence. India has been included in FATF's 'regular follow-up' category, a distinction shared by only four other G20 countries.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulate about banks adopting 5-day workweek | Know the truth here
Fact Check | December 18, 2023 12:06 ISTThe RBI decides bank holidays, observing public holidays on second and fourth Saturdays since 2015. No official transition to a five-day workweek is confirmed, emphasizing the lack of Ministry of Finance support. Access the RBI's 2023 holiday list for accurate information.
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GST collection for April 2023 all time high at Rs 1.87 lakh crore
Business | May 02, 2023 7:04 ISTThe gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection grew by 12 per cent in April to Rs 1.87 lakh crore.
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Finance Ministry sets up committee to review pension system for govt employees
India | April 07, 2023 0:03 ISTThe Ministry of Finance on Thursday set up a committee to review the pension system for the government employees.
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Finance ministry to kick-start budgetary exercise from October 10
Business | September 08, 2022 15:10 ISTThe budget for the next year will be addressing critical issues of high inflation, job creation, boosting demand, and putting the economy on a sustained 8 percent-plus growth path.
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FinMin asks govt employees to opt for lowest air fare; book tickets in advance
India | June 19, 2022 14:26 ISTThe Expenditure department also asked all ministries and departments to clear their dues to the travel agents within 30 days of completion of journey, while officers will have to submit a certificate/undertaking within 72 hours of journey confirming their travel.
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Budget 2022: Rajnath Singh welcomes announcement for defence sector
Business | February 01, 2022 14:33 ISTDefence Minister also welcomed FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement that 68 pc of the defence capital procurement budget would be allocated towards procurement from domestic industry.
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Budget 2022: It is betrayal of salaried, middle classes, says Congress
Business | February 01, 2022 13:44 ISTCongress general secy and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the salaried and the middle classes have been affected due to pay cuts and high inflation.
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Budget 2022: Here are the major takeaways
Business | February 01, 2022 12:59 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget for the year 2022-23 in Parliament today.
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Govt appoints Venkatraman Anantha Nageswaran as new Chief Economic Advisor
India | January 28, 2022 20:42 ISTNageswaran was a former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC).
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Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 46th GST Council meeting
Business | December 31, 2021 13:29 ISTGST Council meet holds importance ahead of Union Budget which is presented on 1st day of February by Finance Minister in Parliament.
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Centre releases grant of Rs 8,453.92 crore to 19 states to strengthen health systems
India | November 13, 2021 10:04 ISTThe Dept of Expenditure, Finance Ministry has released the grant as per the recommendations of 15th Finance Commission.
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Opportunities in India galore for investors and industry stakeholders: Sitharaman
Business | October 17, 2021 10:33 ISTStartups in India have grown tremendously and many are now raising money through capital markets. This year itself, more than 16 of them will qualify as unicorns, Sitharaman said.
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Budget-making team of Finance Ministry short of two key officials
India | December 08, 2019 15:50 ISTIn addition to expenditure secretary, the position of joint secretary (Budget), one of the key officials in the entire Budget-making process, is also vacant for almost three months.
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When you lie & fudge data, you have lot to hide: CPIM on Finance Ministry media restriction
India | July 10, 2019 17:32 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's office has already clarified there is "no ban" on the entry of media persons in the Ministry and that just a procedure has been brought in for "streamlining and facilitating" the entry of media persons.
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Budget 2019-20: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhawan with Budget bag
News | July 05, 2019 12:17 ISTFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhawan with Budget bag. She will present Budget 2019 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha.
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