Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Adding petrol and diesel to GST was a challenging task due to their significant role as revenue generators for both the central and state governments. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

Nirmalaji Eyes Higher GDP Growth Target

'The nominal GDP growth assumption for FY25 may be revised upwards on higher growth expectations.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a pre-Budget meeting for Budget 2024-2025, June......

Key infra sectors growth rises 6.3% in May

The eight key infrastructure sectors' growth rose by 6.3 per cent in May on healthy expansion in the production of coal, natural gas, and electricity, though the growth rate is lower than in April,......

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

'Any finality in such matters requires political views. We will review it closer to the full Budget.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the sixth pre-Budget meeting with......