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China Says To Exempt Extra Tariffs On 65 U.S. Goods From February 28
Goods exempt from the extra tariffs include aircraft parts and medical equipment, according to documents published.
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We Are Open To Feedback From Experts On Budget: FM Sitharaman
The Finance Minister had similar interactive sessions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata last week. She will be on a two-day official tour to Hyderabad and Bengaluru on February 16 and 17 respectively.
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Obtaining PAN Card Will Be Made Simpler, Says Sitharaman
The Finance Minister will be on a two-day official visit to Hyderabad and Bengaluru on February 16 and 17 to hold interactive sessions with various stakeholders on Union Budget 2020-21.
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All Railway Tracks To Be Electrified By 2023, 150 Pvt Trains Planned: Finance Ministry
150 trains to be run by the private sector under PPP arrangement, which is likely to attract private investment of about Rs 22,500 crore for Railways.
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India's Food Ministry Seeks Over $28 Billion For Food Subsidies
Food Corp had to borrow from the market, pushing its overall external borrowings to 2.19 trillion rupees ($30.81 billion) as of Oct. 31, 2019, according to disclosures made in Parliament.
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Finance Ministry Invites Applications For New Sebi Chief
In the past, the government has given extension to U K Sinha for three years, making him the second longest-serving chief of Sebi.
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Indian Power Ministry Seeks More Time For Coal-Fired Plants To Install Emission Equipment
If the proposal is accepted, it would pose a further challenge to authorities in India's capital New Delhi grappling with the pollution that can cause lung disease and blights air quality.
Read MoreCiting Confidentiality, Finmin Declines To Share Swiss Accounts Details Of Indians
In reply to an RTI query, the ministry also refused to disclose the details of black money received from other foreign countries.
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Revenue Department Holds High-Level Meeting To Rs 13.5 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Collection Target
This crucial meeting was chaired by Revenue Secretary Dr Ajay Bhushan Pandey and was also attended by the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs officials including members of both the boards.
Read MoreFinmin Says Fundamental Of Indian Eco Robust, Reforms To Stimulate Investments
Government of India has also proactively taken policy decisions in response to the global slowdown.
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PMO Directs Finance Ministry To Take Action Against Kotak Mahindra Bank MD And CEO
PMO has asked Secretary, Department of Financial Services (Banking Division) to take appropriate action into the allegations of criminal conspiracy and illegal activities.
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Cos Opting For New Lower Tax Can't Claim MAT Credit, Other Deductions: CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in a clarification, said companies will be allowed to utilise such credits only against regular taxes under the old regime and may opt for lower corporate tax regime in the subsequent assessment years.
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Government Aims To Sell Air India, Other Firms By March 2020, Says Official
"The PMO is very clear that we cannot be selling government companies to another government company and then call it privatisation," the official said.
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'Blueprint Ready': Govt Mulling Fourth Booster Dose To Revive Economy
Last week, the government announced a slew of measures to boost exports and the real estate sector.
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FinMin Asks Commerce Ministry To Assess Revenue Impact Of Proposed RCEP
India is looking for a balanced trade agreement, as it would cover 40 per cent of the global gross domestic product.
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