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Slower Q2 growth close to ministry's earlier estimate

The slower economic growth in the second quarter was close to the Finance Ministry's previous estimate and confirmed the outlook anticipated by the economic team, particularly regarding the impact of the Middle East conflict, which began in late March and affected the economy in waves throughout the second quarter, says…

Is government planning to scrap Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax on equities for domestic investors in FY 26-27? Minister responds

Is government planning to scrap Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax on equities for domestic investors in FY 26-27? Minister responds

Long Term Capital Gain: The Finance Ministry has denied contemplating the scrapping of LTCG tax on equities for domestic investors. There is no current proposal under consideration to remove this tax for retail investors.

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GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?

GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?

The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds will earn 7.1 percent interest. This rate remains unchanged for the July to September 2026 period. Public Provident Fund and small savings schemes also retain their current rates. Employees…

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6 million to get new aid offer

The Finance Ministry will today ask the cabinet to move six million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card programme into a new co-payment scheme, while easing rules blamed for unfairly excluding low-income people.

Office unveils blueprint to divest Finance Ministry assets

The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is preparing to reclassify certain shareholdings in the Finance Ministry's portfolio that were previously designated as strategic assets to be retained, allowing them to be sold.

Tax system utilised for more targeted benefits for the poor

The Finance Ministry is expediting its review of welfare reforms to ensure the benefits target those most in need, minimise duplication across programmes, and promote greater participation in the labour force.

Welfare card deadline nears for those missing from databases

The Finance Ministry has urged low-income people who are missing from state welfare databases to register through local administrative authorities before the June 21 deadline.

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Ministry to review welfare card rules

Ministry to review welfare card rules

The Finance Ministry will review the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme following concerns that some elderly parents have been unfairly disqualified after their children claimed tax deductions on their behalf, despite not providing any financial support.

Government denies new report stating RBI may have sold $12 billion gold to rescue rupee

Government denies new report stating RBI may have sold $12 billion gold to rescue rupee

Reports claiming the Reserve Bank of India sold gold to support the rupee have been denied by the Indian government. Official data shows India's gold reserves have actually increased. The Reserve Bank of India's share of gold in its foreign exchange reserves rose significantly between September 2025 and May 2026.…

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Co-pay scheme kicks off

Co-pay scheme kicks off

More than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.

Office prepares state savings bond scheme

Office prepares state savings bond scheme

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is preparing to launch the "Savings Plus" programme, which issues savings bonds monthly valued at 2 billion baht in an effort to encourage people to save.

‘Most failing airport in Europe’: Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base blaming drop in traffic

‘Most failing airport in Europe’: Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base blaming drop in traffic

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

Too costly to mint? Germany says 'nein' to silver commemorative coins

Too costly to mint? Germany says 'nein' to silver commemorative coins

The German finance ministry has halted the release of two silver coins after a surge in metal prices made minting them uneconomical. The decision marks a cautious pause in a decades-long tradition that celebrates German culture and innovation.

Tragedy in India: Finance Ministry Officer Navjot Singh Killed, Wife Injured in BMW Crash

Tragedy in India: Finance Ministry Officer Navjot Singh Killed, Wife Injured in BMW Crash

Finance Ministry officer Navjot Singh killed in BMW crash in India; wife injured. BMW driver booked for homicide as investigation unfolds amid growing public concern.

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Asian Shares Rally Led By Semiconductor Gains, Oil Prices Rise

Asian shares rise, U.S. markets climb. Earnings reports strong, Fed hints at high rates.

South Korea Prepared To Stabilize FX Market With Decisive Action

South Korea's Finance Ministry is ready to intervene in the FX market to maintain stability and support economic growth.

‘States welcome private investors, but push back on PSU privatisation’

Some State governments tend to have a “duality” in their approach towards the strategic disinvestment of public sector enterprises even as they go all out to attract private investors by holding large investment summits with offers of land parcels and myriad sops, a top Finance Ministry official flagged on Monday.

Economic encomium: On the Finance Ministry’s 10-year review of the economy

In the the Finance Ministry’s 10-year review of the economy, India needs to grow faster to create jobs at the scale its youth need and ensure that a rising growth tide lifts most boats, if not all

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India will remain fastest-growing major economy in FY'24: Finance Ministry report

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in FY24; domestic macro fundamentals strong, global headwinds and weather uncertainties pose downside risks. India's outlook bolstered by strong domestic fundamentals, investment demand, industrial growth, reservoir levels and forex reserves.

NL Interview: Ex-finance secy on policies, govt’s misadventures, ‘feisty’ Sitharaman

Former bureaucrat Subhash Chandra Garg’s new book We Also Make Policy unpacks the behind-the-scenes of India’s finance ministry — from policy matters to the ministers’ temperaments and even Garg’s equation with them.

Inflation pressures may linger, but food prices to cool soon: FinMin

India's inflation woes may be transitory due to global uncertainties and domestic disruptions. The Finance Ministry noted the 11.5% food inflation rate and 4.9% core inflation rate, and cautioned that global monetary tightening could hurt stock markets in emerging economies. Government efforts to reduce food inflation expected to materialise in…

Vegetable prices likely to cool down next month, says Finance Ministry

Govt expects veg prices to cool off; crude oil prices a concern; no excise duty cut; capital expenditure to reach 50% by Sept; govt taking steps to control inflation; flexible trade policy adopted to keep prices down; interventions to cool tomato prices; retail inflation at 7.44% in July.

Union government approves 8.15% interest rate for PF deposits

The CBT had recommended an increase to 8.15% from 8.10% interest to the deposits on March 28, 2023. Read more on The Hindu.

Social Security Fund dips by B17.6bn

In 2022, the Social Security Fund (SSF) declined by more than 17.6 billion baht, the first drop in five years, as a result of decreased market capitalisation (mark to market) and reduced contributions to alleviate the financial burden of subscribers during the pandemic, says a Finance Ministry source who requested…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress of implementation of Budget schemes

New Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4 July reviewed progress of implementation of Budget schemes with secretaries of Finance Ministry and Corporate Affairs Secretary.

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