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FM Sitharaman at HTLS 2025; PM Modi, CJI, EAM to Speak

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 on Dec 6. The event, themed 'Transforming Tomorrow', features PM Modi, CJI Surya Kant, and global leaders. Read more.

New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants

FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.

Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala Units

Lok Sabha approves bill imposing cess on pan masala and tobacco products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures states of revenue sharing to compensate for GST loss. Key step for public health funding.

Sitharaman: New Cess on Pan Masala, Not Essential Goods

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.

Sitharaman Rebukes TMC MP Over Hindi Speech in Parliament

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly responded to TMC MP Saugata Roy's objection to her Hindi speech during a debate on the Health Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha. Read the full details of the parliamentary exchange.

Parliament Approves Excise Duty on Tobacco Bill

The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.

New Cess on Pan Masala Proposed in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.

Congress seeks air pollution debate in Lok Sabha on Day 4

Congress MPs push for a discussion on North India's air pollution crisis, declaring it a national health emergency. Meanwhile, FM Sitharaman tables the Health Security & National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Follow live updates.

Lok Sabha Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill

Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.

Govt to Update GDP Base Year to 2022-23 from 2011-12

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.

Manipur GST Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha returned the Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting its benefits. The opposition staged a walkout during the discussion.

Mallya Questions FM's Statement on Loan Recovery

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has publicly questioned Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's claim of Rs 1,692 crore recovery from him. He demands proof and transparency in the government's statements.

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