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The Economics of a Plate of Food in India", this year it took a step further to study access to 'the bare necessities' -- housing, water, sanitation, electricity and clean cooking fuel.

While one can take comfort in IMF’s praise for India’s “very decisive” steps to deal with the pandemic, several challenges need to be overcome

We are hopeful that you will consider this very important aspect by inserting specific provisions in the upcoming Finance Bill (Budget 2021) to impose tax on data transactions of tech giants in India, with retrospective effect

Restoration and creation of jobs must be high on Sitharaman's to-do list that will set the tone for a double-digit growth

The economy contracted by a massive 23.9 per cent in the first quarter and 7.5 per cent in the second quarter on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Centre urged to allow 2% additional borrowings of GSDP in 2021-22

China and 14 other countries in November last year established the world's largest trading bloc that represents roughly 30 per cent of the world's GDP and population

Sitharaman has concluded a comprehensive review of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package (ANBP) with the Secretaries of various Ministries/Departments, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday.

As per the release, the Finance Minister Sitharaman on Friday concluded a comprehensive review of ANBP with the Secretaries of various Ministries/Departments concerned over three days.

CM K Chandrashekhar Rao raised various State issues and appealed to the Prime Minister for the release of pending funds

The Chief Minister who had a 40-minute meeting with Shah referred to disbursal of pending central funds for taking up repairs to roads which were damaged during the recent floods in Hyderabad

The ministry informed that under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme was introduced, which was available till October 31 or till the Rs 3-lakh-crore is sanctioned.

She held a virtual meeting with secretaries of power, mines and atomic energy along with the chairman and managing directors (CMDs) of 10 CPSEs, belonging to these ministries

Addressing a press conference to announce more stimulus measures to boost growth, she said macro-economic indicators are pointing towards recovery

Announcing support for construction and infrastructure, she said Earnest Money Deposit (EMO) and performance security requirements will be relaxed for government tenders.

Employees contribution (12 per cent of wages) and employer's contribution (12 per cent of wages) totalling 24 per cent of wages would be given to establishments for two years.

Accordingly, the scheme is expected to attract foreign players, boost production, increase exports and generate employment in the country

Minister said the financial inclusion story is not over and banks still have inclusion to carry forward. There are many accounts which are not linked with Aadhaar

Home loan disbursements by HFCs during September 2020 were better at 105 per cent compared to September 2019

Former Finance Secretary said he "did not share a good and productive working relationship" with Sitharaman, who came to the finance ministry "with some pre-conceived notions about me"