Nirmala Sitharaman
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Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1, CCPA proposes Parliament session from January 28
Business | January 08, 2026 0:11 ISTUnion Budget 2026: This would be the second time the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday, this first instance being in 1999 when the then Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha presented it in Lok Sabha.
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Budget 2026: Rice exporters push for major tax relief and freight support to bolster competitiveness
Budget | January 06, 2026 13:10 ISTThe Indian Rice Exporter's Federation has called for major tax, credit and freight support in Budget 2026 to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and sustainability. It has also pressed for a waiver of retrospective duty demands and improvements in quality compliance systems.
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Budget 2026-27: PM Modi meets economists, sectoral experts
Business | December 30, 2025 13:53 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.
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Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present budget on Sunday in February 2026, breaking decades-old norms
Budget | December 19, 2025 17:50 ISTBudget 2026: The February 1 slot ensures budget measures roll out right at the April 1 financial year kickoff. An official noted, "We stick to a fixed presentation date for the general budget- the Sunday tradition traces back to British times."
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Got an ED summons? Govt shares steps to check if its authentic or cyber fraud attempt | DETAILS
India | November 20, 2025 18:01 ISTIn light of reports of individuals circulating fake Enforcement Directorate summons for cheating or extortion, the agency has introduced measures to help citizens confirm authenticity through various steps. Check details below.
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India needs world-class banks, work already underway: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Business | November 06, 2025 17:23 ISTAs part of the privatisation exercise, the government in January 2019 sold its controlling 51 per cent stake in IDBI Bank to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
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Nirmala Sitharaman's flight makes emergency landing at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri
India | October 30, 2025 23:26 ISTAdministrative officials said that if weather conditions improve by Friday morning, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to continue her planned trip to Bhutan.
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ITR filing extension 2025-26: Taxpayers flag glitches as deadline ends today, seek extension
September 15, 2025 23:31 ISTITR filing extension 2025-26: As of 12:00 PM today, the Income Tax Department reported that 6.7 crore ITRs have been filed. Of these, 6.03 crore returns have been verified, and more than 4 crore returns have already been processed.
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Sitharaman slams Oppn for 'misleading' people on GST: 'keeping 4 slabs was not BJP's decision'
India | September 06, 2025 19:17 ISTGST reforms: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the country needs better opposition, as they are only 'misleading' the public and not serving them. She also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has always been focused on pro-people reforms.
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No GST on life insurance, health insurance - Here's how much you will save on your premium
September 04, 2025 18:45 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said all individual life insurance policies, whether term life, ULIP or endowment policies and subsequent reinsurance are exempt from GST.
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New Vs Old GST rates: Check complete list of items under 5%, 18% and 40% slabs, these goods exempted
September 04, 2025 13:28 ISTThe Goods and Services Tax Council has decided to rationalise the current four tax slabs to a two-rate structure with a standard Rate of 18 per cent and a Merit Rate of 5 per cent.
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After PM Modi's Announcement, GST Council Announces New Slabs: What Gets Cheaper, What Gets Costlier?
Originals | September 04, 2025 13:47 ISTThe GST Council has announced new tax slabs impacting everyday items and services. What will now cost you less, and what's set to become more expensive? From essentials to luxury goods, here's a complete breakdown of the latest GST changes. Watch the video to find out.
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GST rates revised: Check the complete list of goods under 40 per cent sin, luxury tax slab
September 04, 2025 9:18 ISTThe GST Council has introduced a simplified two-slab structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, effective from September 22. Many essential goods and services will now become cheaper, while luxury and sin goods will attract a new 40 per cent de-merit rate.
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GST rate cuts from September 22: Here's the complete list of goods exempted from tax
September 04, 2025 8:15 ISTGST rate cuts: The GST Council has introduced a two-tier rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective September 22, slashing taxes on most personal-use goods while exempting life and health insurance premiums entirely.
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GST council announces new slabs: What gets cheaper and what's costlier | Full list
Business | September 03, 2025 23:41 ISTGST council announces new slabs: While UHT milk will be tax-free now, tax on condensed milk, ghee, butter, paneer and cheese has been reduced from 12-18 per cent to 5 per cent. Meanwhile, tax on goods containing added sugar and sweeteners has been increased from 28 per cent to 40 per cent.
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GST council approves two tax slab rates of 5% and 18%, to be rolled out from September 22
Business | September 03, 2025 22:40 ISTThe GST council has announced the reduction of tax slabs to two at 5% and 18%, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced. The revised GST structure will come into effect from September 22.
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GST Council Meeting 2025: List of items that are expected to get cheaper or costlier
Business | September 03, 2025 13:59 ISTGST Council Meeting 2025: It is expected that the majority of items in the 12 per cent slab will be moved to the 5 per cent slab, making them much cheaper.
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GST Council two-day meeting underway, rate cuts and rationalisation on agenda - Check details
Business | September 03, 2025 12:30 IST56th GST Council: The Centre's next-gen GST reform proposal of having just two tax slabs of 5 and 18 per cent by moving products from the current 12 and 28 per cent to lower rates is on the agenda.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman turns 66: A look back at her key achievements
India | August 18, 2025 14:43 ISTThe first full-time woman Finance Minister of the country, has played a key role in major tax reforms, banking consolidation, and economic recovery initiatives.
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Income Tax Bill 2025: What was it and why was it being withdrawn? All you need to know
August 08, 2025 17:00 ISTA new version of the Income Tax Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11. The Select Committee had suggested a host of changes in the Income Tax Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13. Let's know here why the bill has been withdrawn.
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