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CSR funds not used to run government schemes, says Anurag Thakur
Thakur on Monday said the government does not use the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to run its schemes
 "CSR funds not used to run government schemes, says Anurag Thakur")
Steps taken by govt during pandemic yielding results, says Thakur
Steps taken by the government to deal with Covid-19 pandemic are resulting in 'V-shaped' economic recovery, Thakur said
No proposal for scrutiny of GST assessment in faceless mode: Thakur
There is no proposal of faceless scrutiny assessment of GST returns as the Goods and Services Tax rule already provide for electronic filing and assessment, Thakur said
 "No proposal for scrutiny of GST assessment in faceless mode: Thakur")
CSR funds not used for implementing govt schemes: MoS Finance
The government said CSR funds are not used for implementing the government's central schemes.
Govt to take care of job loss, other facilities in divestment: Thakur
The government on Monday said that concerns related to job loss and other facilities will be taken care of when a central public sector company is divested
Top headlines: AstraZeneca says vaccine safe, bank strike hits services
Business Standard brings you top news of the day
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Centre, states need to think about reducing taxes on petrol, diesel: Thakur
Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Monday said both the Centre and the states need to think about reducing taxes on petrol and diesel
Indian economy looking at 'V-shaped' recovery, says Anurag Thakur
There are green shoots visible in various sectors of the economy and the country is already looking at a 'V-shaped' recovery, Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur said
WB polls: Lotus will bloom in every corner of Bengal, says Anurag Thakur
Thakur said that it is natural for Mamata Banerjee to fear her impending defeat and to see all leaders leave one after the other
 "WB polls: Lotus will bloom in every corner of Bengal, says Anurag Thakur")
Union Minister Anurag Thakur promoted as Captain in Territorial Army
Thakur on Wednesday became the first serving MP to be appointed as Captain in the Territorial Army
Banks write-off Rs 1.15 trn in 9 months of FY21: Anurag Thakur to Lok Sabha
Replying to another question, Thakur said various measures have been taken to check unauthorised digital lending platforms
 "Banks write-off Rs 1.15 trn in 9 months of FY21: Anurag Thakur to Lok Sabha")
Govt open to evaluate and explore cryptocurrencies, says Anurag Thakur
A High-Level Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) was constituted under the Chairmanship of Economic Affairs Secretary on digital currencies and it has submitted its report
Congress misleading farmers for political gains, says Anurag Thakur
Union Minister of State Anurag Thakur said the party has been misleading the farmers for its political gains by claiming that the agricultural produce market committee mandis will be scrapped
Up to 10% of LIC IPO issue to be reserved for policyholders: MoS Finance
Up to 10 per cent of the LIC IPO issue size would be reserved for policyholders, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said
 "Up to 10% of LIC IPO issue to be reserved for policyholders: MoS Finance")
Public, private sector banks disburse loans worth Rs 1.42 trn under ECLGS
About Rs 1.98-trillion loans have been sanctioned by the banks to MSMEs, Parliament was informed
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Indian economy is witnessing V-shaped recovery, says Anurag Thakur
Indian economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery after challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said on Saturday.
With $590 bn forex reserves in kitty, India now 'net creditor': MoS Thakur
India now has forex reserves of over $590 billion, the highest ever, up by $119 billion over the previous year
 "With $590 bn forex reserves in kitty, India now 'net creditor': MoS Thakur")
Govt confident of achieving growth of nearly 11.5%, says Anurag Thakur
Thakur also said that the government is focused on a clean up exercise in the banking system and setting up a bad bank was among the steps in that direction
Foreigners without knowledge of farm laws have no right to comment: Thakur
Union minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Thursday said that people without full knowledge of the new farm laws have no right to comment on them.
 "Foreigners without knowledge of farm laws have no right to comment: Thakur")
Budget to bring in positive change for investors and public: Anurag Thakur
The Union budget will bring in a positive change for investors, businesses and the general public, said Minister of State (MoS) for Finance, Anurag Thakur on Monday."We've focused on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and infrastructure. We are also going to spend big on the healthcare sector. We've allocated around Rs 1.10 lakh crores for roadways and railways each. This Budget will bring in a positive change for investors, businesses and the general public," Thakur told ANI.In a comparison with the previous United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre, he said that during UPA rule, crops worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore were procured whereas the NDA government procured crops worth Rs 8 lakh crore.He said the development cess that is introduced in the budget will be used to strengthen basic infrastructure in agriculture.
