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    Fuel Tax Cut: Impact on Consumers and Government Revenue

    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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    Excise Duty Reduced, Exports Taxed: India's Strategy for Fuel Costs

    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...
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    Fuel Cuts and Renewed Export Taxes: A Look at India’s Response to Oil Price Hikes

    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...
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    Finance Bill 2026: Reforms Focused on MSMEs, Farmers, and Trade

    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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    Tax Exemption for Armed Forces Disability Pensions Continues

    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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    Budgetary Plans & Corporate Reform: Key Bills to be Introduced

    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...
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    Over 3 Crore Women Become Lakhpati Didis, Transforming Rural India

    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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    Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Banks for Mis-Selling Insurance, Urges Focus on Core Banking

    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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    Nirmala Sitharaman Says Rising Gold Prices Linked to Global Central Bank Buying; RBI Closely Tracking Imports

    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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    Nirmala Sitharaman Says It Is Too Early to Gauge Impact of US Tariff Changes on India

    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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    Sitharaman Warns Banks Against Mis-Selling, Calls It a Violation Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

    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...
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    Nirmala Sitharaman Says It Is Too Early to Assess Impact of New US Tariffs as Commerce Ministry Reviews Situation

    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 Monitoring ₹590 Crore IDFC First Bank Fraud, Says No Systemic Risk: Governor Sanjay Malhotra

    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

    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...
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    PM Modi Calls Nirmala Sitharaman’s Nine Consecutive Budgets a Matter of National Pride

    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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    FM Sitharaman Highlights India-EU FTA Progress and Investment Opportunities

    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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