Sitharaman Discusses Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery, Other Issues With World Bank Chief

During the meeting, Sitharaman shared the measures being taken by India to contain the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, including the major role played by India on the global COVID-19 effort, the ministry said.

Govt Proposes To Increase FDI Cap In Insurance Sector To 74 %

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said investor charter would be introduced as a right of all financial investors across all financial products.

Outsourced Business Services Sector Seeks Urgent Financial Assistance

Comprising of 1 crore workforce working across 10,000 plus MSMEs, it has requested subsidizing 35 per cent of the wages for at least 50 per cent workforce for next three months, and six months for 25 per cent workforce

Modi Govt May Fund $28 Billion Of FY21 Expenditure Outlay Via Off-Budget Borrowings: Report

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will deliver the budget speech, is widely expected to announce stimulus measures for small businesses and non-banking finance companies as a cut in corporate tax rates and rate cuts by the central bank have failed to revive growth.

Sitharaman Holds Pre-Budget Talks With Leaders Of Trade Unions, Labour Organisations

She is likely to present her second Budget for the Modi 2.0 government in Parliament on 1 February.

Trade Deficit With China At $46.7 Billion In April-February: Govt

India's trade deficit with China was recorded at $46.7 billion during the April-February period of the last fiscal, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Defence Ministry Signs 50 Manufacturing MoUs With Global Helicopter, Jet Makers

The production of helicopters and jets in India will create employment opportunities for at least 1 lakh skilled workers, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Improve Investment Climate, India Urges RCEP Countries

No Breakthroughs As Indo-US Trade Forum Meets