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GNPA of PSBs declines to 3.12% in September from peak of 14.58% in March 2018: Finance Ministry

GNPA of PSBs declines to 3.12% in September from peak of 14.58% in March 2018: Finance Ministry

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of public sector banks (PSBs) have declined to a decade low of 3.12 per cent at the end of September 2024 from a peak of 14.98 per cent in March 2018 on the back of measures like the 4Rs -- recognition, recapitalisation, resolution, and reform -- taken by the government, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI unlikely in winter session

Insurance Amendment Bill proposing 100% FDI unlikely in winter session

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector, may not be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing session, sources said. Some finetuning may be required in the draft Bill after receiving comments from stakeholders, sources said.

Finance Ministry proposes to raise FDI in insurance to 100%

Finance Ministry proposes to raise FDI in insurance to 100%

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

The finance ministry has proposed to amend various provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938, including raising foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance sector to 100 per cent, reduction in paid-up capital, and provision for composite licence.

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India notifies amended tax treaty with Singapore; to impose capital gains tax at source of investments from April 1

India notifies amended tax treaty with Singapore; to impose capital gains tax at source of investments from April 1

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The Finance Ministry on Thursday has notified the amended India-Singapore tax treaty under which capital gains tax will be levied at source of investments with effect from April 1.

Cabinet clears four GST-related bills

Cabinet clears four GST-related bills

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

The four Bills have been earlier approved by the GST Council after thorough, clause by clause discussion over 12 meetings of the Council held in the last six months.

Plastic Rs 10 notes to be out on 'field trial' in five locations in India: Govt

Plastic Rs 10 notes to be out on 'field trial' in five locations in India: Govt

Fri, Mar 17, 2017

The government of India on Friday announced a field trial with plastic banknotes at five locations of the country.

Indian markets well placed to absorb US Fed rate hike, says Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Indian markets well placed to absorb US Fed rate hike, says Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

"Indian markets (are) well placed to absorb the US Fed rate hike. Gradual approach in future increases augurs well for emerging markets," Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Twitter.

Govt must bail out troubled big borrowers at time: CEA Subramanian

Govt must bail out troubled big borrowers at time: CEA Subramanian

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

Subramanian also said that the bad bank will adopt all other options of resolution, including changing the promoters and management as well.

ICICI Bank, SBI, StanChart top bank frauds list: RBI

ICICI Bank, SBI, StanChart top bank frauds list: RBI

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

The data provided by RBI to the Finance Ministry also revealed the involvement of bank staffs in fraud cases.

India gold recycling plan fails to tempt households

India gold recycling plan fails to tempt households

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

The plan was for holders of idle gold to lodge it with banks in return for interest and cash at redemption.

India's current account deficit to rise 50% in FY18, pegged at $30 billion

India's current account deficit to rise 50% in FY18, pegged at $30 billion

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Higher oil and gold imports coupled with subdued remittances and exports is likely to strain India's current account and the deficit is projected to reach $30 billion (nearly Rs 2 lakh crore) in financial year 2018, ICRA said.

Amount transferred from PF to NPS not taxable: FinMin

Amount transferred from PF to NPS not taxable: FinMin

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

The amount transferred from a recognised Provident Fund or superannuation fund to NPS would not be treated as income of the current year and, as such, would not be taxable.

Income Tax department to go easy on up to Rs 5 lakh deposits by 70-plus people

Income Tax department to go easy on up to Rs 5 lakh deposits by 70-plus people

Wed, Feb 22, 2017

"There is absolutely no cause for panic. We are not going after everyone who deposited their holding of the demonetised currency in bank accounts between November 8 and December 30, 2016. Very clear thresholds have been set for tax department to take up deposits for verification. I repeat, it is for verification and not scrutiny or assessment," a senior Finance Ministry official said.

Income Tax Department in process of developing app to pay income taxes, apply for PAN cards

Income Tax Department in process of developing app to pay income taxes, apply for PAN cards

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

The Income Tax Department of India will soon launch an app which will help people to pay their taxes, apply for PAN cards or track tax returns.

Indirect tax collection grows 17% in January 2017, Hasmukh Adhia says

Indirect tax collection grows 17% in January 2017, Hasmukh Adhia says

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

India's revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhhia in New Delhi on Friday said that tax collections (direct and indirect) continue to show consistent trend of healthy growth.

Debit card charges may decline further: Jaitley

Debit card charges may decline further: Jaitley

Wed, Feb 08, 2017

"The RBI is deciding on this... it is work in progress. I am sure as volumes (of digital transactions) are increasing, the charges will come down," the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour.

Central Board of Direct Taxes signs four unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements

Central Board of Direct Taxes signs four unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements

Tue, Feb 07, 2017

The Central Board of Direct Taxes announced on Tuesday of signing four unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) pertaining to the manufacturing, financial and information technology sectors.

Finance Ministry appoints Sanjeev Sanyal as Principal Economic Adviser

Finance Ministry appoints Sanjeev Sanyal as Principal Economic Adviser

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

In 2007, Sanyal was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowship for his work on urban issues and was also honoured by the Singapore government at the World Cities Summit 2014.

Steel Ministry to continue with import duty reduction demand

Steel Ministry to continue with import duty reduction demand

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

India's steel ministry in its recommendations for Union Budget 2017-18 to the Finance Ministry has asked for reduction in the import duty on the coking coal.

Government plans strategic sale of 3 public sector units, merger of 4

Government plans strategic sale of 3 public sector units, merger of 4

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

The Government of India is planning to exit its holding in three public sector units- Bharat Pumps & Compressors (BPCL), Bridge & Roof Co and Hindustan Fluorocarbons -- by selling its stake to strategic buyers.

Budget allots Rs 1.84 lakh crore to women, child welfare in FY18

Budget allots Rs 1.84 lakh crore to women, child welfare in FY18

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

For the welfare of women and children under various schemes across all Ministries, Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, in his budget speech on Wednesday said that the allocation has been increased to Rs 1,84,632 crores in 2017-18.

What to expect in today's Budget; a final roundup

What to expect in today's Budget; a final roundup

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

The Union Budget which will be declared on February 1, a month prior to its usual timeline will present consolidated funds for the centre as well as Indian railways.

Sebi, stock exchanges beef up systems for Budget day trading

Sebi, stock exchanges beef up systems for Budget day trading

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

Markets regulator Sebi and stock exchanges have beefed up surveillance and risk management systems to handle eventualities that may arise from excessive volatility in the wake of Budget announcements.

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