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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.