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FM Nirmala Sitharaman says macroeconomic fundamentals are sound
The finance ministry's assessment of the impact of the second wave on the economy will take a bit longer considering the timings and uncertainties, she said
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman says macroeconomic fundamentals are sound")
Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The government is conscious of the intensity of the second wave of Covid-19 and is assessing its full impact before coming out with further packages and interventions, says FM Sitharaman
 "Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman")
Govt wants speedy settlement of claims; FM to meet insurers today
FM Sitharaman to meet insurers to discuss easing processes for settling claims
 "Govt wants speedy settlement of claims; FM to meet insurers today")
FM asks ministries to front-load capex, ensure clearance of MSMEs' dues
Nirmala Sitharaman, during a virtual review meeting, emphasised that enhanced capex will play a critical role in revitalising the post-pandemic economy
 "FM asks ministries to front-load capex, ensure clearance of MSMEs' dues")
Prioritising expenditure
Govt must focus on providing relief to the needy at this point
 "Prioritising expenditure")
Let the Budget go down to people before talking about stimulus: Sitharaman
Finance Minister says Budget 2021-22 has been designed keeping in mind the necessity for stimulus.
GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation
They have also sought an additional compensation of Rs 65,000 crore for FY21
 "GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation")
More misses than hits
GST Council should have addressed pressing issues
 "More misses than hits")
GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8
The issue of GST rates on vaccines and other Covid-related supplies will be reviewed by a Group of Ministers (GoM).
 "GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8")
GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM
Nirmala Sitharaman announces a flurry of pandemic-related relief measures after the 43rd GST Council meeting
 "GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM")
Rate changes to e-invoicing: 5 things to know about GST council meet today
Meeting is likely to exempt government departments and local authorities from e-invoicing.
 "Rate changes to e-invoicing: 5 things to know about GST council meet today")
NSE's Nifty50 index hits record high ahead of crucial GST Council meeting
Financials and materials stocks gained ahead of the 43rd GST Council meet to be chaired Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman later in the day
 "NSE's Nifty50 index hits record high ahead of crucial GST Council meeting")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 43rd meeting of the GST Council today
The minister is scheduled to chair the meeting through video conferencing on Friday
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman to chair 43rd meeting of the GST Council today")
Punjab FM writes to Sitharaman, says agenda for GST Council meeting mundane
Ahead of the GST Council meeting, Congress leader and Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
How first-time FMs of Kerala, TN, Assam may impact Centre-state relation
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam, all have first-time finance ministers. Aditi Phadnis looks at how they may impact Centre-state relation in terms of revenue and power-sharing
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Take extra care, ensure market processes are not undermined: Sitharaman
CCI should take "extra care" and ensure that no "omission or commission" result in undermining of market processes as businesses look for revival after the pandemic, says Nirmala Sitharaman
CCI should help free market thrive and ensure legit claims are heard: FM
Urges antitrust watchdog to evolve with the speed, scale and visionary look needed for the economy to thrive and for fair genuine market practices to flourish
2nd Covid wave delays AI, BPCL divestment timelines by a few months: Report
Worst outbreak of pandemic in India disrupted the timetable of scheduled activities, but the process may get back on track from Sept, say sources with direct knowledge of govt's privatisation plan
 "2nd Covid wave delays AI, BPCL divestment timelines by a few months: Report")
Nirmala Sitharaman urges CMs to end police manhandling of bank staff
The FM said that there is a need for banking services to continue uninterrupted, to support the bank customers' needs in these difficult times
Crypto exchanges draw attention of regulators over brand promotions
According to regulatory sources, the brand promotion could mislead retail investors as the legality of cryptocurrency itself is under the scrutiny of the central government
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