Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Comprehensive review of Income Tax Act announced in Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to simplify the tax regime. The tax regime for charities, TDS rate structure, and capital gains taxation are also being simplified. The government's efforts to simplify taxes are part of a broader effort to improve taxpayer services and reduce litigation. The government also announced measures to make life and health insurance plans more affordable. Jul 23, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget 2024: What becomes costlier now?

With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a major reduction in customs duty on cancer drugs and mobile phones, it is set to considerably bring down their prices in the market. The three cancer drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab. Jul 23, 2024
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Key bills to be presented include the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Law Bill. The opposition, led by Congress, plans to challenge the government on issues such as public examination irregularities, price rise, and unemployment. Jul 22, 2024