FinMin withdraws spending curbs on ministries, depts
The Finance Ministry on Friday withdrew expenditure curbs on various departments and ministries imposed in June in the wake of the COVID-19 second wave, reflecting improvement in public finances and the urgency to step up growth.
The expenditure restrictions are being withdrawn with immediate effect following a review of the guidelines, said an office memorandum issued by the Economic Affairs Department of the Finance Ministry. Read more
Net direct tax mop-up grows 74% at Rs 5.7 trn so far this fiscal
Net direct tax collection grew 74.4 per cent to