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Since 2017, the Union Budget of India has been presented on February 1 every year, the practice being that Parliament has more time to scrutinise the budget proposals and approve them well before the new financial year starts on April 1. This change replaced the earlier practice of presenting in late February.

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"We want the regulator (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) also to be more robust. We have taken measures around this in the amendment ranging from better regulatory oversight, ease of compliance, insurance intermediaries to provide uninterrupted services, and so on," the Finance Minister said.

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Each consultation had the Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, senior officials from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India. Secretaries from various ministries and departments relevant to the discussion also participated in the dialogue according to the sectors.

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The pre-budget talks will advance with meetings scheduled with stakeholders from the hospitality and tourism sector for November 20, followed by the talks with infrastructure, energy and urban development stakeholders scheduled on November 21.

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The meeting saw the participation of Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, senior officials including the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, and the Chief Economic Adviser.&nbsp;

FM Sitharaman chairs fourth and fifth round of pre-Budget consultations with market experts

BSE stock rallied sharply even as the broader market stayed weak after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government won’t curb retail participation in F&amp;O, but will focus on investor awareness.

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According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), goods accounted for Rs 5.4 lakh crore of this total, while services contributed Rs 65,000 crore.&nbsp;

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This year’s theme, “Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times,” reflects India’s growth goals and its success in navigating global uncertainty and shifting geopolitics.

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GST Rate Cut FAQs (75): The central government late on Wednesday, September 3, released a set of 75 FAQs explaining key aspects related to key GST Council decisions.&nbsp;

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There has been a more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.

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The KCC scheme enables farmers to avail loans of up to Rs 3 lakh at just 4 per cent interest, provided repayments are made on time

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The regulatory frameworks must not only safeguard good governance but also enable enterprises, encourage formalisation and build trust in our systems, Union Finance Minister said on Thursday.

Regulatory frameworks must build trust in our systems: FM Sitharaman

On the sidelines, she was scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and others, as well as top officials from international financial institutions.

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Against this backdrop, the meeting assumes significance as Kerala has raised various demands with the Centre amid financial woes faced by the state.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in national capital

The Finance Minister also said that India being made the co-chair at the recent AI Action Summit in Paris was a recognition of the country's global position in the sector.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted a 31-member Select Committee of Lok Sabha MPs to examine the new Income Tax Bill, which aims to simplify tax laws, modernise definitions, and provide more clarity on various tax-related matters.&nbsp;

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Income Tax Bill 2025 vs Income Tax Act 1961:&nbsp;Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2025, in Parliament on Thursday (February 13, 2025). The purpose of the bill is to bring wholesale changes in the Income Tax Act, 1961, which underlines India's financial rules. Know what major changes the bill wants to bring.

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The finance ministry has sought expenditure proposals for the second and final batch of supplementary demands for grants for FY25 from various ministries to be tabled in the ongoing Budget session.

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In her budget speech, she made several announcements to give a push to various sectors, including renewable energy and power.

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In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents a roadmap for India’s development with 10 key focus areas aimed at achieving 'Viksit Bharat.' Watch this video for a breakdown of the government's priorities and plans for economic growth, rural development, agriculture, manufacturing, and employment.

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Since 2017, the Union Budget of India has been presented on February 1 every year, the practice being that Parliament has more time to scrutinise the budget proposals and approve them well before the new financial year starts on April 1. This change replaced the earlier practice of presenting in late February.

"We want the regulator (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) also to be more robust. We have taken measures around this in the amendment ranging from better regulatory oversight, ease of compliance, insurance intermediaries to provide uninterrupted services, and so on," the Finance Minister said.

Each consultation had the Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, senior officials from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India. Secretaries from various ministries and departments relevant to the discussion also participated in the dialogue according to the sectors.

The pre-budget talks will advance with meetings scheduled with stakeholders from the hospitality and tourism sector for November 20, followed by the talks with infrastructure, energy and urban development stakeholders scheduled on November 21.

The meeting saw the participation of Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, senior officials including the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, and the Chief Economic Adviser. 

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