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Friday, April 26, 2024
TopicMinistry of Finance

Topic: Ministry of Finance

Modi 2.0 among lowest growth periods since 1991, says former finance secretary Subhash Garg

He also noted the 15th Finance Commission cut Karnataka’s share in central taxes ‘too drastically’, much more than other similar-performing southern states.

Interim budget 2024 highlights: Tax rates unchanged; fiscal deficit target for FY25 at 5.1% of GDP

Budget 2024 | Indian economy witnessed a profound positive transformation over the past decade, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Princeton prof says India ‘beautified’ GDP data for G20. Govt denies, says no change in methodology

Visiting Professor Ashoka Mody says India chose to ‘dismiss inconvenient truths’ about GDP data to look good. Where was criticism when the economy tanked during COVID, asks govt.

Six years of GST — robust revenues but reforms key to easing compliance & boosting states’ incomes

GST was first introduced in India on 1 July, 2017. But tax experts now call for key reforms, such as setting up tribunals for appeals and including petroleum products in the regime.

Reaping literal dividends — why Indian govt is reworking its disinvestment strategy

Dept of Investment & Public Asset Management secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey says govt is trying to strike a balance between earning revenue through dividends & disinvestment receipts.

No TCS on foreign debit & credit card transactions up to Rs 7 lakh, clarifies Union govt

Prior to the clarification, all such non-medical, non-educational transactions would've attracted 20% TCS from 1 July. Govt imposing TCS on foreign credit card spends was widely criticised.

Modi govt clears GST dues worth Rs 16,982 crore, says paperwork delayed on part of 15 states

Union finance minister Sitharaman says govt cleared 90% GST compensation owed to states & only ‘5-8%’ is held back subject to authentication certificates issued by auditor general.

Prudence over populism — why Modi govt must resist rolling out big-ticket schemes in Budget 2023

In the next budget, last of Modi govt's 2nd term, announcing a glide path to a deficit target of 4.5% of GDP by 2025-26 would lend credibility to its fiscal consolidation initiatives.

Tame subsidies, hike fees for govt services — Centre’s tips to states to slash deficit

At a meeting with chief secretaries of states, Union Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan made a presentation that highlighted a worrying rise in debt in some states.

India doesn’t understand crypto enough to pass regulatory law. Here’s all you need to know

India’s initial policy response was to ban cryptoassets. Now it appears to be moving towards regulating them. But there is no clarity on the contours of the proposed law.

On Camera

Every time the Congress thinks it has a ‘revolutionary’ idea, it shoots its own foot

From Sam Pitroda talking about inheritance tax to Goan candidate saying the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa, Congress has been having its own foot-in-the-mouth moments.

JP Morgan CEO praises ‘tough leader’ Modi — ‘has taken 400 million people out of poverty’

Jamie Dimon also lauded India's Aadhaar recognition system, broad availability of banking services & country's 'unbelievable' education system & infrastructure.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.