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Trade war: India-US trade negotiations crucial, says finance ministry; warns secondary, tertiary effects of tariffs pose challengesIndiaTimes - Published | |
One-time, one-way option for Central Government employees to switch to NPS, details hereThe Finance Ministry has introduced a one-time, one-way option for Central Government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to switch to the NPS. The UPS subscribers can use this facility up..DNA - Published | |
Finance Ministry's Big Clarification On CIBIL Score For Home, Auto Loan Sanctioning; First Time Borrowers MUST KnowQuestion was raised in Lok Sabha whether any weightage is given to CIBIL scores by public sector banks while lending home loan, gold loan and farm loan.Zee News - Published | |
Is Govt Mulling Set Separate Rates, Rules For Physical Gold And Gold ETFs? Finance Ministry RespondsQuestions were raised in the Rajya Sabha, whether government will consider to set separate rates/rules for physical gold and Gold ETFs in order to protect physical buyers from the fluctuations in the..Zee News - Published | |
Finance Ministry to review Q1 performance of public sector banks on Aug 20newKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News | |
GST revamp: Centre sees consumption boost, better compliancePM Modi's GST revamp aims to simplify the tax regime and boost consumption, potentially offsetting short-term revenue impacts. While some states initially opposed major changes fearing losses, the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Big Bang reform: Finance Ministry proposes two-slab GST system after PM Modi's speechnewKerala.com - Published | |
PM Modi's 'Double Diwali Gift' Announcement: Finance Ministry Proposes 2-Slabs GST Rate ReductionPM Modi emphasised the urgency of reviewing GST rates, calling it the “need of the hour”. He announced that the government is preparing a new-generation GST reform aimed at reducing the tax burden..Zee News - Published | |
Big GST relief: Two-slab tax to replace current 5-28% rates, Finance Ministry says, 'reduction of taxes on...'The government has sent its proposal on GST rate rationalisation and reforms to the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the GST Council to examine this issue.DNA - Published | |
Big GST cheer for common man! Two-slab tax structure to replace 5-28% rates; Finance ministry shares important detailsPrime Minister Modi announced upcoming GST reforms aimed at easing the burden on citizens, farmers, and MSMEs. The proposed changes include a simplified two-slab structure and rate rationalization...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Is Govt Mulling Restoration Of Old Pension Scheme For Govt Employees? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Says THISLok Sabha CPM MP from Bihar's Arrah and Utkarsh Verma Madhur, Samajwadi Party LS MP from Kheri raised the question in the lower house on August 11, seeking response from the Finance Ministry regarding..Zee News - Published | |
Finance Ministry issues corrigendum to Income Tax Bill on advance tax interestnewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News | |
Double Transport Allowance For 9 Categories Of Central Govt Employees – Check Finance Ministry Latest Order; Category List August 2025An office memorandum by the Finance Ministry has said that 9 categories of central government will be eligible for double transport allowance. Check the full list and conditions.Zee News - Published | 'Strategy in works to shield economy from geopolitical risks', says DIPAM secretary; Finance ministry reviewing PSU capex weeklyThe finance ministry is intensifying scrutiny of public sector undertakings through weekly capital expenditure reviews. These actions aim to safeguard the Indian economy from escalating geopolitical..IndiaTimes - Published |
Banking reform push: Government weighs 5-day week; denies delay due to manpower shortageThe Indian Banks' Association's proposal for a five-day work week in banks, declaring all Saturdays as holidays, is under government consideration. While the finance ministry acknowledges the proposal,..IndiaTimes - Published | Mid-2025 Indian economy cautiously optimistic: Finance ministryIndia's economy shows cautious optimism in mid-2025, according to a finance ministry report, highlighting resilience despite global headwinds. Forecasts project FY26 growth in the 6.2-6.5% range,..IndiaTimes - Published |
More rate cuts ahead? What finance ministry’s latest report hints, inflation dips below RBI’s 4% targetThe finance ministry suggests the RBI has scope for further interest rate cuts, as inflation remains below the 4% target, reaching a six-year low of 2.82% in May. With subdued core inflation and..IndiaTimes - Published | Pension scheme milestone: Atal Pension Yojana enrolments cross 8 crore mark, adds 39 lakh subscribers in FY26Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a key social security initiative for unorganised sector workers, has exceeded 8 crore enrolments, according to the Finance Ministry. The PFRDA-administered scheme added 39..IndiaTimes - Published |
South Korea-US '2+2' trade talks postponed due to Bessent's urgent schedule: finance ministrynewKerala.com - Published | Is Government Considering Proposal To Levy GST On UPI Transactions Of Over Rs 2000? Finance Ministry RespondsOn July 22, Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav raised a query in the Rajya Sabha, asking whether government has got any proposal to levy GST on UPI transactions of over Rs 2,000. Find out the response by..Zee News - Published |
UAE’s 2025 tax update: How real estate firms can save on fair-valued assetsUAE's Finance Ministry introduces Ministerial Decision No. 173/2025, enabling firms to deduct depreciation on investment properties measured at fair value, starting January 1, 2025. This allows up to..IndiaTimes - Published | Pay Showdown In Parliament: 8th Pay Commission Sparks Tension As Government Faces Demands For Salary Hike UpdateThe Finance Ministry is expected to tell everyone when and how the Commission will get started. Members of Parliament, Shri T.R. Baalu and Shri Anand Bhadauria, have asked for an update because the..Zee News - Published |
Finance Ministry organises workshop on industry 4.0 adoption, digital transformation in CPSEsnewKerala.com - Published | French govt probes France striker Mbappe’s payments to copsThe probe comes after a tip-off from the French finance ministry’s anti-money laundering unit, which reported ‘unusual financial transactions’ benefitting the five police officersMid-Day - Published |
India’s Average Inflation Falls 3% In Last 11 Years Under PM Modi GovernmentThe Finance Ministry figures show that the average inflation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure stands at 5.1 per cent, compared to 8.1 per cent in the UPA regime.Zee News - Published | 'Overcharging' by hospitals under lens: Govt plans portal shift; aims for 'strict supervision', claims reportIndia plans to tighten control on hospital billing. The National Health Claims Exchange may be jointly supervised by the finance ministry and IRDAI. This aims to reduce inflated treatment costs. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
No directions to banks to close inactive PM Jan Dhan accounts: Finance MinistrynewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News •DNA | Student loans: Govt orders faster approvals for education loans in 15 daysThe finance ministry is pressing public sector banks to expedite education loan processing, aiming for approvals within 15 days. Banks must establish centralized systems and higher authority approval..IndiaTimes - Published |
NPS vs UPS: Big move for central government employees! NPS tax benefits now available under UPS - here’s what it meansTo boost the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), the Finance Ministry has extended National Pension System (NPS) income tax benefits to it. This move addresses tax treatment concerns, potentially increasing..IndiaTimes - Published | Staffing industry pushes for lower GST; pitches 5% slab to aid formal hiringThe Indian Staffing Federation urges the finance ministry to lower the GST rate on employment services from 18% to 5%. ISF argues this reduction would boost formal job creation, enhance competitiveness..IndiaTimes - Published |
PSBs may remove min balance finesFollowing finance ministry concerns over declining low-cost deposits, several public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank, are scrapping minimum balance penalties on savings..IndiaTimes - Published | Tax benefits available under NPS will apply to UPS: Finance MinistrynewKerala.com - Published |
Private consumption share in India's GDP at two-decade high: Finance MinistrynewKerala.com - Published | UPS vs NPS: Deadline to choose between Unified Pension Scheme and National Pension System extended; check detailsThe Finance Ministry has extended the deadline for central government employees to choose between the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and the National Pension System (NPS) to September 30, 2025. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
Digital push: India Post Payments Bank bags FinMin’s 2024‑25 Digital Payments Award; tops DFS index among payments banksIndia Post Payments Bank secured the Union Finance Ministry’s Digital Payments Award 2024-25 for its pivotal role in expanding access to digital transactions and promoting financial inclusion..IndiaTimes - Published | Reporting of foreign assets, income up in FY24: Finance ministerThe finance ministry reported a significant 45% increase in foreign asset and income disclosures, with 2.3 lakh taxpayers reporting in 2023-24. Amidst reports of increased Indian deposits in Swiss..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sivasubramanian Ramann takes charge as PFRDA Chairperson: Finance MinistrynewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News | Paytm shares crash 10% after FinMin’s statement on UPI transactions; here’s what happenedPaytm's stock price plummeted by 10% following the finance ministry's denial of plans to introduce Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, contradicting earlier media reports. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will UPI Transactions Be Charged? Here’s What Finance Ministry SaysThe official rebuttal was issued following several reports circulated online claiming that the government was planning to impose MDR on large-ticket UPI transactions.Zee News - Published | Govt appoints RBI DG T Rabi Sankar as 16th Finance Commission memberT Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been appointed as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission, according to the Finance Ministry. This appointment follows the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Gold Loans Up To Rs 2.5 Lakh Won’t Need Credit Appraisal, Says RBI GovernorThe Finance Ministry noted that the new guidelines may take time to implement effectively on the ground.Zee News - Published | Finance ministry, RBI & NPCI tighten digital fraud safeguardsThe Union finance ministry, RBI, and NPCI have implemented measures to protect digital financial transactions and combat fraud. I4C was established in 2020 to coordinate responses to cybercrimes...IndiaTimes - Published |
Will Loans Below Rs 2 Lakh Be Exempt From Tighter Rules Under New Gold Loan Norms? Finance Ministry Steps InDFS has also stated that such guidelines will need time to implement at the field level and hence may be suitable for implementation from January 1, 2026 only, the statement said.Zee News - Published | Finance Ministry asked RBI to keep small borrowers up to Rs 2 lakh out of proposed Gold loan regulationsnewKerala.com - Published |
Finance Ministry urges RBI to exclude small borrowers from new gold loan normsnewKerala.com - Published | Centre announces additional benefits for NPS retirees under Unified Pension Scheme; claims open until June 30The Finance Ministry announced that Central government employees who retired under NPS on or before March 31, 2025, with at least 10 years of service, are eligible for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)..IndiaTimes - Published |
