The grand finale of the Ideas for India initiative on Dec 8 will see 12 winners felicitated. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver keynote. Discover the innovations shaping Viksit Bharat 2047.
Union & State govts approve ₹172 crore for three working women's hostels in Vizag to ensure safety. First foundation laid at Mudasarlova. Details inside.
After FM Sitharaman praised his economic approach, Omar Abdullah sought tangible financial support for Jammu & Kashmir. Read the full political exchange.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman signals a major customs framework simplification for easier compliance. Announcements likely in Budget 2026. Read more on India's economic plans.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces customs simplification as the next major reform, following GST and income tax rationalisation to boost consumption and put cash in common man's hands.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a major customs duty and process reform, expects 7%+ GDP growth this fiscal. She also addresses rupee, freebies, and savings trends.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the rupee's record low against the dollar, urging a focus on India's strong growth and present economic realities rather than past comparisons.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a major overhaul of India's customs duty regime, focusing on rate rationalisation, transparency, and reducing official discretion. Read the full plan.
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.
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 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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov, discussing investment, banking, and BRICS. A customs deal for faster clearance was also signed ahead of the India-Russia summit.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister. Russia pledged strong support for India's upcoming BRICS chairship. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
Bagaha SP Nirmala Kumari visited a tribal girls' school in West Champaran, educating students on cyberfraud, traffic rules, and emergency services 112 & 1930 to enhance safety awareness.
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 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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies IMF's 'C' rating stems from an old 2011-12 base year, not growth data. India to adopt new 2022-23 base from 2026. Read details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for international tax transparency to tackle digital economy & crypto assets. Highlights India's improved tax compliance. Read more.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights need for global coordination on tax transparency, digital economy, and beneficial ownership to ensure fair economic governance and development.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman champions tax transparency and digital public infrastructure at G20 meeting, reinforcing India's leadership in global economic governance. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for using AI to improve global tax information exchange amid digitalisation. Read her key address at the Global Forum.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for international cooperation, fairness, and the use of AI in tax information exchange at the Global Forum meeting in New Delhi.