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No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman
The finance minister emphasised that there is no discontinuation of the said tax exemption
 "No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman")
Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to joint Parl panel
The Union Cabinet had already okayed the proposed Bill, aimed at further easing the compliance burden on businesses and advancing the government's agenda of decriminalising minor corporate offences
 "Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to joint Parl panel")
Kerala did not avail ₹311 cr national disaster mitigation fund: Sitharaman
Sitharaman, who is in charge of the finance and corporate affairs ministries, said a state has to provide the utilisation certificate so that the next round of funds can be released
New I-T Act to ease compliance for small taxpayers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister says expanded presumptive taxation and simplified provisions under the new law will reduce compliance burden and litigation for small businesses and professionals
 "New I-T Act to ease compliance for small taxpayers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
West Asia crisis: Ramping up domestic LPG output, says FM Sitharaman
Shipping constraints through the Strait are expected to persist in the near term, with global supply adjustments taking time
 "West Asia crisis: Ramping up domestic LPG output, says FM Sitharaman")
India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures
Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Sitharaman
Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said the modified scheme will incorporate lessons learnt in implementation of the original Stand-Up India scheme
 "Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Sitharaman")
₹1 trillion stabilisation fund to give fiscal headroom: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Lok Sabha the Rs 1 trillion Economic Stabilisation Fund will help India respond to global shocks while keeping fiscal consolidation targets intact
Lok Sabha approves ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after the passage of the supplementary demands
 "Lok Sabha approves ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26")
Economic Stabilisation Fund to help India tackle global headwinds: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Economic Stabilisation Fund will create fiscal headroom for India to respond to global shocks such as supply chain disruptions and energy crises
 "Economic Stabilisation Fund to help India tackle global headwinds: FM")
Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26
he second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Decoding a decade-long transformation of defence budgets
Assessing if India can bear a relatively higher expenditure within a constrained fiscal space
 "Decoding a decade-long transformation of defence budgets")
720 million basic savings bank accounts exempt from balance penalty: FM
During FY 202223 to FY 202425, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have collected ₹8,092.83 crore from current account and savings account holders on account of non-maintenance of MAB
 "720 million basic savings bank accounts exempt from balance penalty: FM")
Oil price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation: Sitharaman
n reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the price of both global crude oil and the Indian basket has been on a declining trajectory for the past one year
 "Oil price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation: Sitharaman")
Payments Council of India writes to FM raising concern on Fino CEO arrest
The outreach comes at a time when FM Sitharaman on social media platform X took note of the issue and said she will check on it
 "Payments Council of India writes to FM raising concern on Fino CEO arrest")
Fino Payments Bank backs its MD after GST arrest; FM says she will check
Fino Payments Bank says its MD Rishi Gupta and the bank had no role in alleged GST violations linked to programme managers; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says she will review the issue
 "Fino Payments Bank backs its MD after GST arrest; FM says she will check")
AgriStack could transform farming, but execution will decide its fate
AgriStack, pitched as the "next UPI", could transform farm subsidies, tenant inclusion and soil health - but only if farmer, land and crop data are accurate and trusted
 "AgriStack could transform farming, but execution will decide its fate")
Business Standard Manthan 2026: Global flux drives new growth conversation
Through the day, the Manthan fireside chats and panel discussions sparked a unique debate on making India future-ready through the prism of energy transition, food security, technology, self-reliance
 "Business Standard Manthan 2026: Global flux drives new growth conversation")
India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"AgriStack is a fantastic experiment. I would think the next UPI-like big revolution shall emerge from AgriStack. Now we'll be able to have a clear picture of how much fertiliser is required"
 "India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes
The day's sessions focused on food and energy security, digital markets regulation and the impact of AI on both industry and the creative economy, bringing the two-day summit to a close
 "FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes")