Strong reforms undertaken by govt, FM Sitharaman tells investors

The event provided investors with an opportunity to engage with the Union Finance Minister and senior officials of the Indian Government

GST slashed on COVID-19, black fungus medicines; 5% tax retained on vaccines

The reduced tax rates were based on a recommendation of a group of ministers, headed by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Conrad Sangma

The government may have calculated that if the interest rates are pushed down, it can borrow on better terms to meet its needs

The decision to rollback was taken hours after the government announced the steepest cut in the rate on small savings schemes on Wednesday

Orders issued by oversight shall be withdrawn, Sitharaman said in a early morning tweet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved a bill in the Upper House to consider for further amendment of the Insurance Act 1938

Government transactions related to treasury as well as business transactions will also be impacted

When you dig into details and ponder over the implications, the Budget feels rather different to what you’ve heard

Finance Minister announced privatisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as part of disinvestment drive to garner Rs 1.75 lakh crore

Poshan Abhiyan, the flagship programme meant to improve nutritional outcomes by 2022, was also damaged