Page 28 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Health and education have never been called freebies: FM Sitharaman
Delhi Chief Minister has given a perverse twist to the debate on freebies, says FM
 "Health and education have never been called freebies: FM Sitharaman")
GoM on casinos, online gaming to submit report to FM in 1-2 days: Report
The GST Council is likely to meet towards the end of this month or early September and discuss the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM), the sources added.
 "GoM on casinos, online gaming to submit report to FM in 1-2 days: Report")
Fair share
Dependence on cess and surcharge must come down
 "Fair share")
India at 75: Prudent public finance policy still remains a challenge
Among other things, making the direct tax regime less confusing and bringing in expenditure reform are crucial challenges for the central government
 "India at 75: Prudent public finance policy still remains a challenge")
Centre asks IBA to ready EASE-like plan for regional rural banks
The banks' lobby group has been asked to assist with the preparation of the viability plan for RRBs
 "Centre asks IBA to ready EASE-like plan for regional rural banks")
RBI took steps to promote rupee as preferred currency for global trade: FM
RBI asked banks to put in place additional arrangements for export and import transactions in Indian rupees in view of increasing interest of the global trading community in the domestic currency.
 "RBI took steps to promote rupee as preferred currency for global trade: FM")
AAP MP lauds Centre's decision to waive off GST from religious places
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not levied on inns run by religious or charitable trusts.
Bumper GST collections could lead to compensation windfall for states
Extending compensation is a topic that has remained a sticking point in India's federal structure, with not only opposition states but also BJP-governed states speaking about it
 "Bumper GST collections could lead to compensation windfall for states")
Foreign tourist arrivals pick up, but still a long way behind 2019 levels
Govt spells out two-pronged strategy to improve numbers; but industry warns of low interest in India
 "Foreign tourist arrivals pick up, but still a long way behind 2019 levels")
Panel led by cabinet secy seeks more info on Central Electronics sale
Privatisation of state-owned firm held up after money laundering case against top bidder
 "Panel led by cabinet secy seeks more info on Central Electronics sale")
Aiming for cooperative federalism, govt created Centre-states mistrust
There is no love lost between the Centre and the states, particularly those ruled by the Opposition parties on various issues
 "Aiming for cooperative federalism, govt created Centre-states mistrust")
Looking through supply-side inflation is a flawed approach: Viral Acharya
Financial market dominance over central banks is a huge problem and challenge, former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya says
 "Looking through supply-side inflation is a flawed approach: Viral Acharya")
No GST on chequebooks for customers, only on bank buying from printer: FM
Also, there is no GST on crematorium, funeral, burial, or mortuary services, the minister said and explained the Goods and Service Tax has been levied on the construction of new crematoriums.
No collapse, rupee taking its natural course, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha that the RBI is continuously monitoring the local currency and intervening only if there is volatility.
 "No collapse, rupee taking its natural course, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM defends handling of inflation, says GST regime hasn't raised tax burden
In Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said GST tax on food items such as rice, wheat flour and curd was agreed to by all states and that such a levy pre-existed on one or the other daily essentials in 22 states
 "FM defends handling of inflation, says GST regime hasn't raised tax burden")
States taxed items consumed by poor in pre-GST era: FM Sitharaman
She also said the government has contained prices of tomato, onion, and potato, while comparing rates with those prevailing in November 2013.
 "States taxed items consumed by poor in pre-GST era: FM Sitharaman")
Notices issued to three Chinese mobile companies for tax evasion: FM
FM Sitharaman was replying to supplementaries during Question Hour
Taking action against dubious digital loan apps, says FM Sitharaman
Most of the dubious apps are originating from one particular country and as a result a lot of borrowers are harassed and money is being extorted from by these apps, she said
Notices issued to 3 Chinese mobile companies for tax evasion: FM Sitharaman
The government is looking into cases of alleged tax evasion by three mobile companies of China and notices have been given to them, FM Nirmala Sitharaman informed Rajya Sabha
Top Headlines: Debate on RBI rate hike, Zomato biz structure change & more
Zomato is on an internal rebranding exercise by moving to a multiple chief executive structure for its businesses that will be housed under a larger organisation called Eternal
 "Top Headlines: Debate on RBI rate hike, Zomato biz structure change & more")
