World Bank President David Malpass on Saturday appreciated the government's decision to slash corporate tax and said the move will help in the further growth of the economy.

World Bank president praises India's decision to slash corporate tax

Bank Employees Association on Tuesday participated in a one day strike against the central government`s proposal of merger of 10 government banks into four. Protestors raised slogans and held placards which read `Stop attack on job and job security` and `strengthen public sector`.

Hyderabad: Bank Employees Association hold strike against bank merger policy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reacted sharply to Raghuram Rajan's views on the slowdown of the Indian economy. Rajan was appointed Governor of Reserve Bank of India in 2013 during UPA 2, headed by Manmohan Singh.

Indian economy not immune to blemishes of politicisation

The trade negotiations between India and the United States are going in full swing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, expressing hope that the two sides will reach a trade deal soon.

Trade negotiations between India, US going in full swing: Sitharaman

In her intervention during International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Plenary Session, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the global economic risks and imbalances reinforce the need to strengthen global co-operation at the multilateral level, besides governmental initiatives.

Global economic risks reinforce need to strengthen global cooperation: Sitharaman

Increased trade integration, geopolitical uncertainties, and high accumulated debt levels necessitate strong global coordination, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

Trade wars to impact flow of capital, goods and services: Sitharaman

India remains the fastest growing economy in the world and the central government is making every effort to spur growth, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed the country's growth projection to 6.

India remains fastest-growing economy in present global scenario, despite IMF projections: Sitharaman

Trade differences between India and the United States are narrowing, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, and expressed hope that the two countries will enter into a deal soon.

Hoping to have trade deal with US soon: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the government is committed to provide energy security to India. "....Here is the government which is committed for energy security for India.

Government committed to provide eco-friendly energy security to India: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met customers of Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank here on Thursday and heard their woes. Following the meeting Sitharaman while addressing a press conference here told reporters, "Finance Ministry may have nothing to do with it (PMC bank matter) directly because RBI is the regulator.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets PMC customers, takes cognizance of concerns

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that she was regularly in talks with the representatives of the automobile industry and was ready to hold talks with members of other industries as well to accommodate their demands.

Have regular talks with representatives of automobile industry, willing to hold talks with any other sector: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a meeting in Delhi with secretaries and financial advisors of key selected ministries to review the total Capital Expenditure (CapEx) by the ministries in 2019-20 on Friday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to meet secretaries, financial advisors of key ministries today

Indian shares ended little changed on Tuesday, as investors paused after a two-session rally and waited for further stimulus from the government to revive slowing growth.

Nifty, Sensex end little changed, Reliance Industries gains

The Finance Minister (FM) last week announced a historic decision of reducing the corporate tax rate from 30 per cent to 22 per cent. For new manufacturing companies registered on October 1 or afterwards, tax rate has been reduced to 15 per cent.

After tax boost, companies need to stimulate Indian economy

Government's Measures To Bring Tax Relief For Corporate India Sparks Record Rally In Indian Markets

Gravitas: Government pump-primes the Economy: Ushers in Corporate tax cuts

The Union ministers on Sunday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the ''Howdy, Modi'' event in Houston. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the prime minister is working tirelessly to achieve a New India and that once again he showed his ability to make a mark at the global stage with his leadership and statesmanship.

Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman applaud PM Modi's speech at 'Howdy, Modi' event

Indian shares jumped nearly 3% on Monday, extending sharp gains from the previous session as a surprise move by the government last week to cut the effective corporate tax rate stoked optimism among investors concerned about a slowing economy.

Sensex, Nifty extend rally; IT stocks cap gains

India will not revise its fiscal deficit target immediately and is not planning any spending cuts at this stage, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, after slashing corporate tax rates to boost a flagging economy.

No plans to revise fiscal deficit target or cut spending now: Finance Minister

Days after the central government slashed taxes for new domestic manufacturing companies to 15 per cent, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that India has become an attractive destination for companies to relocate their supply chains from China.

India an attractive destination to relocate supply chains: Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian stock market surge on the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement. Sensex gains more than 1,000 points. Indian corporate tax rate lowest in south-east Asia. Watch this video to know more.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement to boost 'Make in India'

Government on Friday slashed effective corporate tax to 25.17 per cent inclusive of all cess and surcharges for domestic companies. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the new tax rate will be applicable from the current fiscal which began on April 1.

Government slashes corporate tax to 25.17% for domestic companies

After announcing a cut on corporate tax rate earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced revised GST tax rates on a range of good and services ranging from precious stones, hotel tariffs, automobiles among others.

GST rates cut on hotel tariffs, caffeinated drinks attract more tax: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced the reduction of GST rates on a slew of items including slide fasteners, marine fuel and wet grinders and increased for railway wagons and coaches among others.

Government announces GST rate cut on marine fuel, wet grinders, hike for railway wagon, coach

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to unveil measures to boost economic growth, which slipped to a six-year low of 5% in the April-June quarter, two government sources said on Thursday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to unveil measures to boost economic growth: Sources