Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a formal willingness letter for a Trichy dry port to boost regional exports. Learn about the project's benefits.
Lok Sabha passed the Manipur GST Bill and introduced new cess bills on tobacco products. The session faced adjournments due to opposition protests demanding discussion on electoral roll revision.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament LIC's investment decisions, including its ₹48,284 crore exposure to Adani Group, are independent. She denied any ministry advisory, citing strict due diligence.
The Centre proposes a new cess and higher excise duty on tobacco and pan masala as the GST compensation cess ends. Learn how this tax overhaul impacts prices and states.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to replace the ordinance promulgated on October 7. Get the latest details on the parliamentary move.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Supplementary Demands for Grants seeking approval for Rs 1.32 lakh crore gross additional expenditure. Read the full details and implications.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament to replace the October ordinance. Key legislative move for state taxation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two bills in Lok Sabha to levy a health cess on tobacco products, aiming to fund healthcare infrastructure and curb consumption.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
India introduces Health Security Cess Bill 2025, replacing compensation cess with new taxes on tobacco and paan masala. Learn how this impacts prices and public health.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces new cess bill to maintain tobacco taxes after GST compensation cess expires. Key move to protect public health and revenue.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Indian government introduces new health and security cess on tobacco and pan masala to maintain prices after GST compensation phaseout. Bill to be presented in Lok Sabha.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in July-September 2025-26, marking six-quarter high. Finance Minister Sitharaman credits reforms and fiscal consolidation for robust growth.
Former Union Coal Minister and senior Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal passed away at 81 in Kanpur. Read about his political legacy and contributions.
India's economy grows at 8.2% in Q2 FY25, driven by manufacturing and services. PM Modi and FM Sitharaman credit pro-growth policies and reforms for sustained momentum.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Amaravati as India's first integrated Financial City, with 15 major banks and institutions establishing headquarters. The project promises 6,500+ jobs and economic transformation for Andhra Pradesh.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges MCA to simplify processes, build a live dashboard for transparency, and fast-track services to realize India's developed nation vision. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman initiates pre-budget consultations for FY27, meeting infrastructure and energy sector experts to shape economic priorities. Key focus on sustainable growth.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held crucial pre-budget consultations with infrastructure and energy experts to shape India's economic priorities. Key discussions focused on renewable energy and sustainable development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held pre-budget consultations with top industry executives on manufacturing sector growth. Key discussions focused on Budget 2025 priorities.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman consults capital markets, startups, and manufacturing sectors for Budget 2026-27. Key discussions on innovation, regulatory ease, and STT reduction.
Singapore Management University partners with global institutions to launch revolutionary platform aligning green finance standards. Discover how this breakthrough transforms sustainable investing.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant rise in corporate social responsibility projects in Nagaland, crediting a 2022 conclave for this growth. Discover how initiatives like the new AI Centre are empowering youth.
Haryana Minister Ranjit Singh Chaudhary confronts police officer in Kaithal, questioning authority defiance. Video goes viral, sparks political reactions.
MSME stakeholders presented key demands to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, including easier finance, delayed payment solutions, and tech adoption, ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with leading economists to shape India's economic roadmap for FY27. Key focus on growth, inflation and fiscal management.