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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
TopicFinance ministry

Topic: finance ministry

To address bad loans, govt asks RBI to identify public sector banks that can be merged

Govt has also asked RBI to suggest a time frame for the consolidation to create better-capitalised lenders and improve regulatory oversight.

RBI has been on the sidelines after the rupee hit 70

A finance ministry official indicated last week that it would not be a concern even if the rupee fell to 80 given the decline in peers.

Jaitley is in good health and will soon resume duties: Piyush Goyal

Goyal was allotted finance ministry after Jaitley had to suspend duties because of health reasons.

Foreigners may not get GST refunds on goods yet, says finance ministry

The system in India is unlike certain Western countries which provide tax refunds on goods purchased by foreigners.

Arun Jaitley is returning to North Block, but Modi may’ve moved chess pieces in his absence

Industry is thrilled with Prime Minister’s comments in Lucknow, which called out the hypocrisy around wealth creation.

Finance ministry’s own division shares EC’s concerns on electoral bonds & transparency

The Financial Sector Reforms and Legislation Division has agreed with the EC’s view, which is that the new laws are ‘retrograde’ and need to be withdrawn.

Will the real finance minister of India please stand up?

For the second time in 3 days, Arun Jaitley will address an event by video conference and Piyush Goyal will be present in person and also speak.

NCRB seeks Aadhaar access, and HC says magazine cover on breastfeeding not obscene

Front Page The NCRB wants access to Aadhaar details: National Crime Records Bureau director Ish Kumar Thursday requested the government to provide the agency limited...

Irani removal, Goyal, Rathore elevation as much a political move as administrative

Irani, known for her high handedness, frequent run-ins with bureaucrats & the media had become a 'political liability' for the party, especially with Lok Sabha elections due in 2019

India Sees Greater Risk of Crude Prices Staying High for Longer

Oil is India’s biggest import and elevated prices along with a weaker rupee will widen the trade deficit, fuel imported inflation and squeeze government finances.

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Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.