Finance Minister of India Points

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finance minister of

India

 Budget Presentation: Prepares and


presents the Union Budget, setting
economic priorities and fund allocations.
 Taxation & Revenue: Oversees tax
policies and revenue collection through
direct and indirect taxes.
 Debt Management: Manages government
borrowing and debt levels for fiscal
stability.
 Economic Policy: Formulates policies for
growth, inflation control, and balance of
payments.
 Banking Oversight: Regulates banks and
collaborates with RBI on monetary policies.
 Foreign Investment & Trade: Attracts FDI
and promotes exports to strengthen trade.
 Government Expenditure: Regulates
spending and ensures fiscal discipline
across departments.
 Subsidies & Welfare: Manages funds for
subsidies and welfare schemes.
 International Representation: Represents
India in forums like G20, IMF, and World
Bank.
 Fiscal Reforms: Initiates reforms like GST
for a modernized financial system.

major policies introduced by the Finance


Ministry of India with the most impact:
1. Goods and Services Tax (GST):
Unified indirect taxes into a single tax,
simplifying compliance and promoting a
common national market.
2. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
(IBC): Streamlined the process of
handling bad debts, improving the ease
of doing business and financial stability.
3. Atmanirbhar Bharat Package: COVID-
19 stimulus to boost self-reliance across
sectors, especially MSMEs, agriculture,
and infrastructure.
4. Bank Recapitalization & Mergers:
Strengthened public sector banks
through capital infusion and strategic
mergers to enhance efficiency.
5. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY): A financial inclusion initiative
providing millions with bank accounts,
enabling direct benefit transfers and
improved economic access.
These policies have had significant impacts
on financial inclusion, economic stability,
and business ease in India.

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