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Highlights: FM aims to help migrant workers, Congress says not enough done

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced free food grains for 8 crore migrants for 2 months. Stay tuned with Business Standard for FM press conference live updates

Coronvirus won't have adverse impact on Indian economy: Anurag Thakur

"Additionally, a positive impact on India's economy may arise from a decline in global oil prices triggered by the outbreak of COVID19," he added.

Govt needs Rs 3.06 trillion in 20 days to meet direct tax target

The data showed that the government has collected 73.8 per cent of direct tax target as given in RE by March 10 and 88.71 per cent of indirect tax mop-up projection by February 29

ATMs still dispensing Rs 2,000 notes, no plans to withdraw them: Thakur

Currently, Rs 7.40 trillion worth of Rs 2,000 notes is in circulation.

Oppn demands Amit Shah's resignation for 'failing' to control Delhi riots

Chowdhury sought resignation of Shah, a demand echoed by TMC's Saugata Roy and N K Premchandran of RSP.

US-China trade war, coronavirus have impacted global economy: Anurag Thkaur

He was asked about on Moody's forecast which has put India's GDP forecast at 5.3% in 2020.

Anti-CAA protests: SC asks Mander to respond to allegations of hate speech

The top court, however, made it clear that it had not issued a contempt notice to Mander and said it would hear the plea on April 15

Delhi violence: Anurag Thakur ducks question on 'goli maro' remark

Sitharaman said, "No reaction. I am here to address the question. No reaction. Today's meeting will concentrate on what's been done with the banks."

Anurag Thakur calls for strict action against those involved in Delhi riots

When journalists mentioned the wordings of the alleged hate speech by him, the BJP leader shot back, "This is not what I said..."

AGR dues paid by telcos to reflect in FY20 revenue receipts: Report

Officials said the amount was not much to have any bearing on the fiscal position

Parliament: Why govt has no record on farmer income, who will own LIC

Finance Minister said that listing of LIC will give opportunity for retail investors to participate in the creation of wealth

63.5 mn ITRs e-filed till Feb 15; number will increase further, says Thakur

The number of ITRs at 63.5 million till February 15 for AY20 has already surpassed that for AY19

63.5 mn ITRs e-filed till mid-Feb in FY20, up from 62.8 crore in FY19

The ITRs of AY 2019-20 can be submitted up to March 31, 2020, and hence this number is expected to go up further

India will be one of top 3 global economies by 2025, says Anurag Thakur

Thakur said various financial institutions, including IMF and RBI, have projected that India will once again attain fast growth

Delhi HC asks police to decide on FIRs for 'hate speeches' by 3 BJP leaders

The three BJP leaders are Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma

West Bengal FM Amit Mitra worried over Rs 11,000 cr GST dues to state

Says while Centre had targeted collection at 21%, actual figure has been hovering at 1.5%

Govt has no plans to give permanent status to finance commission: Thakur

The term of the commission was originally set to end in October 2019, but was extended by one month to November 30

CCI drew Rs 840 cr in fines from 126 firms in last 3 years: Govt tells LS

During 2016-17, the fair trade regulator levied a total fine of Rs 208.39 crore on 18 companies in 4 cases

Moderation in India's growth coincides with global situation: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said India's growth trajectory over the period 2014-15 to 2018-19 is characterised by macroeconomic stability with real GDP growth averaging 7.4%

Govt's NPA gameplan: Rs 4 trn recovered via IBC proceedings, says Thakur

Addressing the 70th annual function of the Institute of ICAI, the junior finance minister said when Modi assumed office in 2014 in his first term, NPA stood Rs 52 trillion.