Bihar Conclave 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union government launches sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, cutting rates on essentials and simplifying compliance.

GST cuts reduce prices on 375 goods, electronics, automobiles, groceries, personal care, cement, medicines and services.

Parliament passed the new income tax bill, replacing the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961, making the direct tax law easier to understand.

PM Modi met ADB President Masato Kanda at official residence, Kanda pledged $10 billion to support development of India urban infrastructure.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the under-construction terminal building at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna.

India, a nation that gained independence 77 years ago, has defied odds and emerged as a symbol of resilience.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi met the Amir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi for delegation-level talks.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The bill is part of tax reforms aimed at simplifying and streamlining tax laws.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major step to boost the insurance industry. The sector will now allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), up from the previous limit of 74%.

The Indian startup ecosystem gains with the extension of benefits, including the incorporation deadline, until 1 April 2030.