Search Results for: Nirmala Sitharaman

More job cuts likely as new Software companies to be taxed at usual 25% rate

In September, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the reduction in the corporate tax rate to 15%, from the current 25%, for new manufacturing firms, giving a major relief for the Indian corporate sector.

Nov 18, 2019

Indian tax officials find Modi's targets too taxing, some quit

The target has been maintained even though Modi recently approved a massive cut in corporate taxes, which are part of direct taxes.

Nov 17, 2019

FM Sitharaman announces steps to boost liquidity, demand

Favourite whipping boys: Will millennials be next blamed for swelling bank NPAs?

After taking the taint for economy's growth woes from auto sector slowdown to retail sector trouble, millennials may now draw the flak for another round of non-performing assets surge in banks.

Nov 15, 2019

Are e-commerce firms Amazon and Flipkart going to face more regulatory pressure?

Brick-and-mortar traders have urged PM Modi to institute a ministerial-level inquiry into 'unholy nexus' between banks and e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

Nov 11, 2019

Govt collects Rs 12,995.46 crore through disinvestment deals; target Rs 1.05 lakh crore

The government is looking to divest up to 25 per cent stake in another railway subsidiary - RailTel Corporation - through an IPO.

Nov 10, 2019

AGR ruling: Firms with telecom licence tense fearing Rs 2.8 lakh crore DoT dues

All companies that have a telecom licence are worried as DoT has begun examining if the SC order that has roiled mobile service firms Vodafone and Airtel may be applicable to other firms.

Nov 7, 2019

Centre clears Rs 25,000 crore fund as 'Special Window' to rescue stalled housing projects

The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to set up a 'Special Window' in the form of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) to provide priority debt financing for the completion of stalled housing projects.

Nov 7, 2019

Is realty sector next in line for Finance Minister Sitharaman's booster shot?

FM Sitharaman claimed the government and the RBI are working to resolve issues the realty sector is facing.

Nov 6, 2019

Weak intel sharing, limited NSG resources affect India's anti-terror efforts: Report

During the first 2+2 dialogue of the cabinet-level diplomatic and defence officials last year, the two countries announced their intent to increase information.

Nov 3, 2019

Air India Airbus A320 passenger aircraft.

Air India divestment: Will India allow 100% foreign ownership to attract buyers?

DPIIT and the aviation ministry exploring options including easing of FDI norms to attract bidders for Air India after last attempt's failure

Oct 29, 2019

Worried about slowdown? Mercedes-Benz India sells 600 luxury cars on Dhanteras

The German carmaker's Indian arm said it delivered more than 250 cars in Delhi-NCR alone on Dhanteras; festival season sales surge promises turnaround for the slowdown-hit auto sector.

Oct 28, 2019

Auto slowdown: Is Uber boss taunting Sitharaman with advice to millennials?

Uber CEO Khosrowshahi urges Indians to shun car ownership 'trap' unlike in the developed world and support innovation and new technologies; Sitharaman had suggested auto sector slowdown in part is because of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Ola.

Oct 23, 2019

Why is the world watching for Prime Minister Modi's response to Walmart letter?

Walmart boss Dough McMillon writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking more clarity for India's business regulations.

Oct 22, 2019

Cryptic Sitharaman reveals little on crypto adoption while China may take lead

Finance Minister Sitharaman reiterated the challenges in adopting blockchain-based cryptos like Bitcoin.

Oct 20, 2019

Govt may permit private sector companies to commercially mine coal post Diwali

Government sources said that draft rules, bid documents and agreements for commercial mining has been prepared and it would be finalised by the first week of November.