Centre’s ₹10 Per Litre Excise Duty Cut on Petrol and Diesel: Consumer Relief and Revenue Impact
New Delhi, March 27 – The government’s decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre provides near-term relief to consumers while raising questions about its impact on government...
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New Delhi, March 27 – The government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, shielding consumers from a price hike amid soaring global oil rates.Excise on petrol has been reduced from ₹13 to ₹3 per litre, and on diesel from ₹10 to nil, leading to an estimated annual revenue...
Government Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹10/Litre to Cushion Consumers Amid Crude Oil SurgeNew Delhi, March 27: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each to shield consumers from soaring global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions...
India Pursues Reform Path with Conviction, Sitharaman Says
New Delhi, March 25 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Wednesday that India is firmly on a path of economic reform, driven by conviction and a clear strategy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing...
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No Proposal for Farm Loan Waiver, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, March 23 — The central government is not considering any proposal for a complete farm loan waiver, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday.Responding in the Lok Sabha, the minister...
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Finance Bill, Corporate Laws Amendment Bill Introduced in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Finance Bill, 2026, and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday.Finance Bill 2026
The Finance Bill, 2026, aims to implement the...
Financial Access Empowering Women Across India, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman on International Women’s Day
Women Gaining Independence Through Financial Inclusion
New Delhi, March 8: As India marks International Women’s Day on Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that expanding...
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Finance Minister Flags Regulatory Gaps and Customer Harm
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday sharply criticized banks for mis-selling financial products, particularly insurance, and urged them to concentrate on their core banking functions.Nirmala Sitharaman said banks are devoting...
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Gold Imports Rise to USD 50 Billion in April to December
New Delhi, February 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the recent surge in gold prices is largely driven by significant purchases by central banks across the world. She added that while India’s gold imports are...
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Commerce Ministry Reviewing US Tariff Decision
New Delhi, February 23: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that it is too early to assess the impact of the recent tariff changes announced by the United States, noting that the commerce ministry is currently examining the...
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Finance Minister Criticises Sale of Unnecessary Insurance Products by Banks
New Delhi, February 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday strongly criticised banks for mis-selling financial products, particularly insurance, and said such practices amount to a violation under the...
New Delhi, February 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it is too early to assess the impact of the latest tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the developments.Her remarks come after a series of swift policy...
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RBI Assures Stability Amid IDFC First Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi, February 23: The Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that it is closely monitoring developments surrounding the ₹590 crore fraud reported by IDFC First Bank, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra stating that there is no systemic issue...
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Nirmala Sitharaman Norway Visit: FM to Meet PM Jonas Gahr Store, Hold Talks With Finance and Trade Ministers
Finance Minister to Engage With Norwegian Leadership, CEOs and Indian Diaspora in Oslo
New Delhi, February 16: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to begin a two day...
Prime Minister Says Achievement Inspires Women Across India
New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it is a matter of national pride that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented nine consecutive Union Budgets, calling the milestone a record in itself and an...
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New Delhi, February 15 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with top leaders and industrialists during her visit to Germany and discussed bilateral trade relations in the context of the EU-India FTA agreement, while also strengthening partnerships in several fields, including manufacturing...
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