Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reviewed the performance of the banks in a meeting with the top management of public sector bank. "Finance Minister reviewed at length the implementation of series of measures, following extensive stakeholder consultations, announced since 23.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews performance of banks with top management

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said on Friday that lowering of income tax on corporates will unleash the animal spirits of corporate India and reinvigorate manufacturing sector which has been going through a difficult phase of late.

Tax reliefs to corporates will act as a booster dose to revive growth: FICCI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement to slash corporate tax rates and called it "historic". The prime minister said that the move will attract private investment from all across the world.

It's a win-win for 130 crore Indians: PM Modi on corporate tax rate cut

The domestic stock markets indices Sensex and Nifty registered their biggest single-day gain in more than a decade after the government announced deep cuts in corporate taxes to revive flagging growth in Asia's third-largest economy.

Sensex surges over 2200 points after Finance Minister’s corporate tax cut announcement

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet the heads of public sector banks in Delhi on Thursday. The government last month announced the merger of 10 public sector banks (PSBs) into four strong lenders with countrywide networks and global reach to boost credit and revive economic growth in the nation`s bid to become a five trillion dollar economy in the next five years.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to meet heads of public sector banks in Delhi today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the government has decided to ban e-cigarettes due to health hazard. Sitharaman said Union Cabinet has given its approval to ban e-cigarettes.

Indian government bans e-cigarettes citing health hazard

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that inflation is under control and there is a clear sign of revival of industrial production. Addressing a press conference here, Sitharaman said inflation in the range of 2.

Inflation under control, clear sign of revival of industrial production: Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman briefs press over current situation of economy, says 'Revival signs are consistent'.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman briefs press over current situation of economy, says 'Revival signs are consistent'

The government on Saturday announced Rs 10,000 crore funds to boost affordable and middle income housing. The government will make funding available for housing projects that are not in a bankruptcy process or classified as non-performing assets, Nirmala Sitharaman said during a press conference in New Delhi.

Government to provide Rs 10,000 crore funds to boost affordable, mid-income housing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at National Media Centre today addresses media on the Indian economy's state. Let's Listen in...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media on the Indian economy's state

Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday addressed a press conference in Chennai to highlight the achievements of the Modi 2.0 government and talked about the abrogation of Article 370, 35A and rolling out of GST and Income tax reforms.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman blames Uber, Ola, metro trains and BS VI for auto slowdown

The Indian Army will start training 100 women soldiers from December this year for their eventual induction into the Corps of Military Police. The training period will be of 61 weeks, same as that for male soldiers.

Indian Army to start training 100 women soldiers from December

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday allayed the concerns of job losses in the wake of the merger of public banks. "Absolutely ill-informed. I want to assure every union in each one of these banks to recall what I said last Friday.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman allays concerns of job losses over merger of public sector banks

India's GDP growth falls to 5 per cent in April-June 2019 India's GDP growth slowed down to 5 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year FY20 indicating that that slowdown in the Indian economy persists.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman on Friday announced four state-run banks mergers. India will now have 12 Public Sector Banks from 27. While Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank will merge, Sitharaman announced merger plans of three other PSU banks.

Mega bank reforms: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces 4 state-run banks mergers

In order to help entrepreneurs to carry out their business, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said she has directed the tax administrators to be restraint in the tax collection process and also asked them to understand the businesses.

Sitharaman gives mantra of restraint to tax collectors but says deadlines are realistic

1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the surplus transfer of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the central government. Out of the total sum, Rs 1,23,414 crore was the surplus from the year 2018-2019 and Rs 52, 637 was from the surplus reserves, identified by the committee as per the revised Economic Capital Framework (ECF).

Reserve Bank of India to transfer surplus of Rs 1.76 lakh crore to government: Key points

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday said that the inter-ministerial central team is in the state to assess the damage caused due to the floods and will submit a report to the Centre in two days.

Karnataka floods: Inter-ministerial team to submit report to Centre in two days, says Yediyurappa

The Indian rupee opened the week lower and slipped by 32 paise at 71.98 per dollar in early trade on Monday against its previous close 71.66. The Indian currency rose on Friday on hopes of revival measures from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who announced the first stimulus package for India Inc amid the domestic and global economic slowdown.

Rupee starts the week lower at 71.98 for a US dollar

Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex up by 150 points in early trade on Monday. The 30-share index was trading 36,885.92 at 9:30am. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty above 10,000.

Sensex up by 150 points in early trade; Nifty over 10,000

State Bank of India (SBI) chairman, Rajnish Kumar on Friday said that the announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will act as major enablers for continuing to support growth.

Announcements made by Nirmala Sitharaman to support economic growth: SBI chairman

Angel tax provisions for startups and investors withdrawn: Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a big rollback on taxation asserting that there would be no surcharge on long and short term capital gain.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a big rollback on taxation asserting that there would be no surcharge on long and short term capital gain. Addressing a press conference, the finance minister said GST returns will be simplified even further.

Angel tax provisions for startups and investors withdrawn: Nirmala Sitharaman

A Group of Ministers (GOM) meeting is underway at the official residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar are expected to attend the meeting.

Group of Ministers meeting underway at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence