Nirmala Sitharaman
Big boost to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’! Now, sellers must mention ‘country of origin’ on products for GeM platform
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
In a major push for self-reliant India, the government has made it mandatory to mention ‘country of origin’ on products for GeM platform. The decision would also give a major boost to Make in India products. GeM or Government e-Marketplace is the online trading platform for state-run agencies.
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Modi Govt monitoring transmission of repo rate cut by banking sector: FM Sitharaman
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Narendra Modi Government is closely monitoring transmission of repo rate cuts by the banking sector and recognising efforts in scripting India’s growth story.
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Ensure effective rollout of Rs 3-lakh crore ECLGS for MSMEs: FM to pvt banks
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
Under the scheme, 100 per cent guarantee coverage are being provided by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs 3 lakh crore to eligible MSMEs and interested Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) borrowers in the form of a guaranteed emergency credit line (GECL) facility.
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GST Council Meeting: Top 5 decisions FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced today that brought relief for small traders
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
In the 40th GST Council Meeting held today through video conferencing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council took five decisions that have brought huge relief to small traders.
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GST Council to meet on June 12, likely to discuss COVID-19 impact on tax revenues
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
The GST Council is scheduled to meet later this month on June 12 and is likely to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tax revenues. The coronavirus outbreak has hit the economy hard and the government has announced several relief measures for different sectors.
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WION Exclusive: We will stand by our industry, entrepreneurs, and farmers, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sat, May 30, 2020
India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking exclusively to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said that the coronavirus pandemic has triggered multiple challenges in India.
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WION Exclusive: Govt fully prepared to support economy post-lockdown, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Fri, May 29, 2020
In a WION exclusive, FM Nirmala Sitharaman today revealed that her ministry and the entire government along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are fully ready to extend the required support that national economy needs post-COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: FM Sitharaman assures SC, ST MSMEs to address issues regarding relief package
Fri, May 29, 2020
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: In a bid to strengthen 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' post Coronavirus lockdown, Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Centre will address issues of SC-ST entrepreneurs regarding relief package announced earlier this month.
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Good news for PAN card applicants! Instant PAN via Aadhaar-based e-KYC launched
Fri, May 29, 2020
In line with the announcement made in the Union Budget, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman formally launched the facility for instant allotment of PAN (on near to real time basis) in New Delhi today.
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Got an Aadhaar card? Now, you can get PAN card instantly
Fri, May 29, 2020
Do you have an Aadhaar card? It will make life a lot easier as now you can get a PAN card instantly. All thanks to a new scheme by the government. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday launched a facility for instant allotment of online PAN on furnishing Aadhaar details.
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