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HC interim order permits Sun Group to take part in FM auction

HC interim order permits Sun Group to take part in FM auction

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Ministry had disallowed the group from taking part in auction.

What Puja Is Nirmalaji Performing?

What Puja Is Nirmalaji Performing?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The FM flew to Chennai on Sunday to inaugurate Nandavanam, the central revenue quarters of the Central Board of Direct Taxes and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs at Anna Nagar in Chennai.

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

Anil's Big 92.7 FM to go on air on Sep 24

Anil's Big 92.7 FM to go on air on Sep 24

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Big 92.7 FM, which plans to reach 45 cities, 1,000 towns and 50,000 villages, will see the group making an investment of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) towards transmission equipment, infrastructure and licencing.

Tax FIIs, NRIs only, brokers to FM

Tax FIIs, NRIs only, brokers to FM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Brokers od bothe the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange on Tuesday demanded a single transaction tax on securities for only foreign institutional investors and non-resident Indians and asked Finance Minister P Chidambaram

New tax regime will leave more money in the hands of the middle-class: FM

New tax regime will leave more money in the hands of the middle-class: FM

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the new tax regime will benefit the middle class as it will leave more money in their hands. Talking to reporters after the customary post-Budget address to the central board of the RBI, she said it is not necessary to induce individuals to invest through government schemes but give them an opportunity to make a personal decision regarding investments. "...the way we allowed for standard deduction and also the rates which have been fixed, tax rates which have been fixed for different slabs, it has actually left more money in the hands of the people, the taxpayer, the household," she said.

A music player and an FM radio

A music player and an FM radio

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.

Mr FM: While you focus on austerity don't ignore these

Mr FM: While you focus on austerity don't ignore these

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Expectations that various sectors and the common man is eyeing in this budget.

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Currently, domestic supplies and commercial imports of vaccines attract a 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax, while COVID drugs and oxygen concentrators attract a 12 per cent levy.

'I don't like people messing with me'

'I don't like people messing with me'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'Television actors are people who play with fire.'

FM to meet Cong MPs on Dec 13

FM to meet Cong MPs on Dec 13

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The event is set to witness a lot of fireworks as it provides yet another opportunity to a section of ruling party critical of the UPA regime's economic policies.

Adlabs fixes FM demerger swap at 2:1

Adlabs fixes FM demerger swap at 2:1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

FM airwaves take wind out of TV ads

FM airwaves take wind out of TV ads

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Banks wrote off NPAs over 10 lakh crore in last 5 financial years: FM

Banks wrote off NPAs over 10 lakh crore in last 5 financial years: FM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Banks have written off bad loans worth Rs 10,09,511 crore during the last five financial years, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Tuesday. The non-performing assets (NPAs), including those in respect of which full provisioning has been made on completion of four years, are removed from the balance sheet of the bank concerned by way of write-off, she said in a reply to Rajya Sabha. "Banks write off NPAs as part of their regular exercise to clean up their balance sheet, avail tax benefit and optimise capital, in accordance with RBI guidelines and policy approved by their boards.

Russian FM Lavrov arrives in India amid Ukraine war

Russian FM Lavrov arrives in India amid Ukraine war

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Lavrov will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday.

Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free farming

Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free farming

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Centre will promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for the delivery of digital and high-tech services to farmers across the country during the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Parliament, Sitharaman said the inclusive development is one of the four priorities of the government moving forward. As part of the inclusive development, the government will promote the use of 'Kisan Drones' for crop assessment, digitisation of land records and spraying of insecticides. The government will also facilitate a fund with blended capital raised under the co-investment model through Nabard to finance agri start-ups and rural enterprises, she said.

Should the PM, FM meet industrialists individually?

Should the PM, FM meet industrialists individually?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee said he had no role in Singh's exit as RBI Governor.

FM asks India Inc to clear dues to MSMEs in 45 days

FM asks India Inc to clear dues to MSMEs in 45 days

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked private sector companies to clear dues to small businesses within 45 days and admitted that the central departments and enterprises are also not making payments to them on time. She conceded that the Centre, states and state-owned enterprises too have outstanding dues to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The minister said that at a meeting with big businesses here two days ago, she had appealed to them to ensure that the dues of small businesses, who are the backbone of the economy, are cleared on time.

TTD to set up FM station in Tirupati

TTD to set up FM station in Tirupati

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

The FM channel will primarily be educational.

Big investors may tune in to FM radio

Big investors may tune in to FM radio

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

India's private FM radio sector is expected to get foreign investments of Rs 500 crore in the next 12 to 18 months.

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

Rediff.com10 May 2022

India was looking at tapping new markets for import of edible oils, following the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. According to her, the country was facing various hurdles on import of edible oils due to the conflict. "Everyone knows there is a war going on between Russia and Ukraine. There are various hurdles in terms of importing oils.

TDS limit for cooperative sector hiked to Rs 3cr, concessional tax for societies

TDS limit for cooperative sector hiked to Rs 3cr, concessional tax for societies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

For the cooperation ministry, the government made a total budget outlay of Rs 1,150.38 crore for 2023-24, lower than the revised estimate of Rs 1,624.74 crore for 2022-23.

FM is damn cute: Main Hoon Na Man

FM is damn cute: Main Hoon Na Man

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

Tribunal stays I&B ministry's ban on Red FM

Tribunal stays I&B ministry's ban on Red FM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The ban had been imposed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting after one of its radio jockeys allegedly made a derogatory remark against Indian Idol winner Prashant Tamanag.

Russian FM warns of 'real' danger of World War III

Russian FM warns of 'real' danger of World War III

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Lavrov said that the Ukraine President was pretending on peace talks.

Are You Ready For Sam Bahadur?

Are You Ready For Sam Bahadur?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

And it's a wrap for Vicky Kaushal's next film, Sam Bahadur!

Athiya-Rahul Getting Married?

Athiya-Rahul Getting Married?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

On Wednesday, Athiya reacted to the rumours by sharing a caption on her Instagram story that read, 'I hope I'm invited to the wedding that's taking place in 3 months', signing off the post with a Lol.

FM to boost Budget spending to support economic growth

FM to boost Budget spending to support economic growth

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to strike a fine balance between being fiscally prudent and growth supportive when she presents her fourth straight budget on Tuesday, which is expected to have plans to boost spending to revive investment and create jobs. The Budget for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2022 is likely to raise spending on infrastructure to set the economy on a firmer footing. The stage for the Budget presentation was set by the Economic Survey stating that the government has the fiscal space to do more to support the economy that is forecast to grow at a healthy 8-8.5 per cent growth in the 2022-23 fiscal.

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

Trai now seeks lower FDI cap in FM, TV news uplink

Trai now seeks lower FDI cap in FM, TV news uplink

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

In a reversal of its recommendations made in April 2008, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India whittled the increase it had suggested then in the foreign direct investment cap for companies set up to uplink television news channels, as well as in FM radio.

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

India to grow at around 7.4% in FY23 and next: FM

India to grow at around 7.4% in FY23 and next: FM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India will grow at around 7.4 per cent in 2022-23 and continue at the same pace in the next year as well, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. Sitharaman said there are risks on the external front and this is not the right time to throw caution to the wind, and also assured exporters of all the necessary support from the government as they face the headwinds. Speaking at the FE Best Bank Awards event here, Sitharaman said global agencies like IMF and the World Bank have taken cognisance of the strengths of the Indian economy by saying that it will be among the fastest growing ones in the next two years.

28 unicorns created in India this year: FM

28 unicorns created in India this year: FM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Indian economy has witnessed the creation of 28 unicorns, or startups valued over $1 billion, this year on the back of a series of reforms unleashed by the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. Addressing a virtual conference organised by the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA), the minister said the Indian economy has witnessed a spur of unprecedented growth in the form of startups in the last two decades. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recognised more than 56,630 startups across districts throughout India, IVCA said in a statement quoting the finance minister.

Panel on GST Appellate Tribunal formed, report by month-end

Panel on GST Appellate Tribunal formed, report by month-end

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The GST Council has set up a Group of Ministers, chaired by Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, to suggest required changes in the law for setting up the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, had last week decided to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) to address various concerns raised by states in relation to constitution of the GSTAT. As per the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the GoM, the panel would recommend required amendments in the GST law to ensure that the legal provisions maintain the right federal balance and are in line with the overall objective of uniform taxation within the country.

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'China and India have encountered some setbacks in recent years which do not serve the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples'

Ukrainian FM urges India to ask Russia to stop war

Ukrainian FM urges India to ask Russia to stop war

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

During a televised address, Kuleba accused Russia of violating the ceasefire agreements and urged it to stop shooting to allow civilians, including foreign students, to evacuate.