Page 21 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Education Budget 2024: What did FM Sitharaman say in the past five Budgets?
Education Budget 2024: The BJP-led NDA government has steadily increased its allocation towards the education sector, focusing on skilling and digitisation. Here are highlights of the last 5 years
 "Education Budget 2024: What did FM Sitharaman say in the past five Budgets?")
Budget 2024: Will the govt bring back fare concessions for senior citizens?
Union Budget 2024: According to RTI disclosures, Indian Railways earned around Rs 2,242 crore from about 150 million senior citizens during the financial year 2022-23
 "Budget 2024: Will the govt bring back fare concessions for senior citizens?")
Budget 2024: High allocation expected for railways despite capex pressure
A report, citing government officials, said that the gross budgetary support for railways is set to increase to Rs 2.6 trillion
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Budget 2024: Infrastructure takes centre stage post Lok Sabha elections
With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections now concluded, all eyes are on the Union Budget, which will be announced in July. Here's a glimpse into the key infra allocations of Interim Budget 2024
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FinMin to meet CEOs of PSBs on Jun 25, review financial inclusion schemes
The meeting is scheduled to be chaired by Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi on Tuesday
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Budget Watch: Why Ashok Gulati thinks Budget 2024 may have a populist tinge
In an exclusive interview, eminent agriculture economist Ashok Gulati talks about expectations for agriculture from Union Budget 2024 to be presented in July 2024
 "Budget Watch: Why Ashok Gulati thinks Budget 2024 may have a populist tinge")
ICAI, MCA secretary discuss road map to create big Indian companies
Earlier in May, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said that the ICAI should take it as a challenge to set up an Indian big four firm and seek global clients
 "ICAI, MCA secretary discuss road map to create big Indian companies")
New Odisha govt seeks higher allocation of funds for infra development
It also asked for sanction of funds for construction of at least 500,000 houses in rural and urban areas of Odisha under PMAY and support from the Centre for new city development
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Budget 2024: TN urges FinMin to provide Rs 63,000 cr for CMRL Phase II
The central project recommended by the Public Investment Board in August 2021 was awaiting approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the last three years
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GST Council waives interest, penalty on tax demands between FY18 and FY20
Reconstituted rate rejig state panel; asked to give status report in subsequent meet post Budget
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Centre anticipates Rs 70k crore GST cess surplus from 'sin' goods
The surprise surplus is attributed to impressive revenue generation from taxes on the so called "sin" goods like pan masala, cigarettes
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Budget 2024: FM vows Centre's support to states via timely tax devolution
At the pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers, Nirmala Sitharaman also nudged states to take advantage of the scheme under which the Centre gives 50-year interest free loan to states
 "Budget 2024: FM vows Centre's support to states via timely tax devolution")
News updates: Govt orders CBI probe in NEET paper leak case
Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here
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Agri bodies urge FM Sitharaman to boost research, rationalise subsidies
Pre-budget meeting: Finance Minister meet agricultural bodies to discuss policy and budget recommendations
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Budget 2024: Capital markets eyeing hike in STT on high-frequency traders
Union Budget 2024: The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) applies to every sale and purchase of equities listed on exchanges. The STT rate for selling options is 0.017%, while for futures, it is 0.01%
 "Budget 2024: Capital markets eyeing hike in STT on high-frequency traders")
Budget: Farm bodies for higher agri R&D spend, more PM-KISAN allotment
The farmers' groups pitched for the rationalization of fertilizer subsidies and infrastructure development to boost the sector's resilience against climate change
 "Budget: Farm bodies for higher agri R&D spend, more PM-KISAN allotment")
Budget 2024: Capex momentum for developing highways likely to continue
Focus will be on the quality of work done and not just the length of highways built, say senior govt officials
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Increase capex, simplify taxes, bring more PLI schemes: India Inc to FM
Sanjiv Puri, president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), suggested that the capex spending should be increased by 25% over the revised estimate of 2023-24
What did FM Sitharaman say about fiscal deficit in the last 5 Budgets?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to maintain fiscal deficit target at 5.1% for FY25
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Union Budget 2024: India's rail safety in focus after recent collisions
Despite substantial previous Budget allocations, incidents like the Kanchanjunga Express collision with a goods train in West Bengal highlight ongoing concerns
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