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👉 Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment of tax devolution in view of upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/ welfare related expenditure
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Ministry of Finance retweeted
🚨 Beware of Fake Claims!
A message being circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms falsely claims that the RBI has announced new cheque book rules, coming into effect from January 1, 2027.
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ The claim is FAKE.
✅ The @RBI has made NO such announcement.
ℹ️ Verify information through official sources and do not share or forward unverified claims.
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that a message is circulating on social media claiming that the standard Cheque Truncation System (CTS) cheque books currently in use will change from December 31, 2026 and the new cheque books featuring updated security standards will come into effect from January 1, 2027.
It is clarified that at present Reserve Bank of India is not introducing any such measures with regard to the CTS cheque books. As such, the message is factually incorrect and misleading.
Members of public are requested to rely only on the information published by RBI from time to time in such matters.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that a message is circulating on social media claiming that the standard Cheque Truncation System (CTS) cheque books currently in use will change from December 31, 2026 and the new cheque books featuring updated security standards will come into effect from January 1, 2027.
It is clarified that at present Reserve Bank of India is not introducing any such measures with regard to the CTS cheque books. As such, the message is factually incorrect and misleading.
Members of public are requested to rely only on the information published by RBI from time to time in such matters.
👉 In view of upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/ welfare related expenditure, Union Government releases regular tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments in advance
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Ministry of Finance retweeted
FAST-DS 2026: 4 Forms. 4 Simple Steps.
✅ Form 1 – Declaration of your foreign assets/income.
✅ Form 2 – Determination of the amount payable.
✅ Form 3 – Intimation of payment by taxpayer.
✅ Form 4 – Receive the final order with immunity.
Simple. Faceless. Hassle-free.
Eligible taxpayers, act now!
File your declaration before 31 December 2026.
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Ministry of Finance retweeted
Smt @nsitharaman today released a commemorative coin marking the 250th Janmotsava of Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar at @IITBHU_Varanasi, honouring the enduring legacy of one of India’s greatest composers and a pillar of Carnatic music.
One of the revered members of the Carnatic Music Trinity, alongside Tyagaraja and Syama Sastri, Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar enriched Indian classical music through his mastery of ragas, Sanskrit literature and spiritual traditions.
His compositions, including the Navagraha Kritis and Kamalamba Navavaranam, bring together musical excellence, literary richness and devotion.
His timeless works continue to inspire generations of musicians and remain an important part of India’s rich cultural heritage.
The coin will be available for purchase at spmcil.com.
Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor; Prof Amit Patra, Director; and Prof V Ramanathan (@vraman16), Associate Professor, Head and Coordinator of the institute's Centre of Excellence in Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS) at IIT (BHU), were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
A review meeting of the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS) was chaired by Shri Mayank Kumar, Member, CBIC, in the presence of Pr. Director General, DGTS, and other senior officials.
👉The meeting reviewed the ongoing initiatives, key activities and progress of DGTS, with a focus on strengthening taxpayer services, enhancing awareness and ensuring effective outreach to taxpayers and stakeholders.
👉Deliberations were also held on strategies for improving service delivery, addressing operational challenges and further strengthening DGTS’s role in facilitating taxpayers through responsive, transparent and citizen-centric initiatives.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
🚨 Beware of False Claims!
A message being circulated on WhatsApp claims that the RBI has announced that new ₹10, ₹20 and ₹50 denomination banknotes may not be available in sufficient quantities ahead of Diwali.
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ The claim is FAKE.
✅ The @RBI has made NO such announcement regarding the availability of small denomination banknotes.
ℹ️ Verify information through official sources and do not share unverified claims.
ALT A stamp of fake on an image being circulated on WhatsApp claims that the RBI has announced that ₹10, ₹20 and ₹50 denomination banknotes may not be available in sufficient quantities ahead of Diwali.
🚨 CBN seizes 595.420 kg of illicit poppy straw near Badnawar, Dhar, in MP; two arrested
👉 Acting on specific intelligence, CBN MP Unit intercepted a Punjab-registered truck near Badnawar, Dhar (MP), recovering 595.420 kg of illicit poppy straw powder concealed in a specially built cavity. Two persons arrested and vehicle seized under NDPS Act, 1985.
#NashaMukBharat
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Programme details of Smt @nsitharaman's visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 3rd November, 2026.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Watch: Smt @nsitharaman's full fireside chat with Shri Shyamal Majumdar, Editor - @FinancialXpress, at the Financial Express Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
@PIB_India @PIBMumbai @MIB_India
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Ministry of Finance retweeted
People have voted you to function in Parliament. Why resort to mock parliaments?
Regime change happens through the electoral process, not street protests.
If you don't believe in the electoral process, how did your governments in Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh get elected?
- Smt @nsitharaman at the @FinancialXpress Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Every Budget comes with new challenges and an overwhelming responsibility to deliver for the people and India's growth.
Since my first Budget in July 2019, the people of India have responded positively to our policies.
Despite the odds, Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi has provided stability in leadership. Consistency has been his virtue.
- Smt @nsitharaman at the @FinancialXpress Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Under Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi's leadership, we have always welcomed and responded to industry's suggestions.
Government and industry must work together to build Viksit Bharat. We have reached an inflexion point and we should not fail ourselves.
- Smt @nsitharaman at the @FinancialXpress Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
We have started doing things differently by explicitly trusting the people, businesses, farmers and taxpayers.
Our GST, income tax and other policy reforms are built on this trust.
Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi wants every policy to reflect this principle - trust the business, trust the industry, trust the taxpayer. That will be our charter.
- Smt @nsitharaman at the @FinancialXpress Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Watch LIVE: Smt @nsitharaman in a fireside chat with Shri Shyamal Majumdar, Editor - @FinancialXpress, at the Financial Express Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. teapawt.org/i/broadcasts/2KolvZeXe…
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Capex is a very important component of our growth strategy. Its multiplier effect has delivered good results over the last few years and we shall continue to ensure that India's growth momentum is not lost.
We need to spend, but with responsibility.
Under Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi, fiscal prudence will remain a top priority.
- Smt @nsitharaman at @HSBC_IN's "Algorithm of Inclusion - भारत का Next Click" event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
The World Bank report reflects the results of our consistent approach to dealing with poverty by expanding access to healthcare, education and financial inclusion.
Well-tailored government schemes, free food grains and digitalisation have helped people move up the ladder. India can aspire for lots more.
- Smt @nsitharaman at @HSBC_IN's "Algorithm of Inclusion - भारत का Next Click" event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
‘Insurance for All’ is already a goal for the Government of India. Insurance should deepen and reach the last citizen who needs coverage.
Access to credit, AI-enabled skilling of youth and strengthening our banking system to meet the requirements of Viksit Bharat are equally important priorities.
- Smt @nsitharaman at @HSBC_IN's "Algorithm of Inclusion - भारत का Next Click" event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
The aspirations of Indian people, their individual efforts to succeed, a large domestic market and the growing purchasing power of the middle class are making the Indian economy robust.
The third term of Hon'ble PM @narendramodi brings stability, transparency and policy clarity, giving businesses the confidence to grow.
- Smt @nsitharaman at @HSBC_IN's "Algorithm of Inclusion - भारत का Next Click" event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ministry of Finance retweeted
Watch: Smt @nsitharaman's full interactive session @HSBC_IN's "Algorithm of Inclusion - भारत का Next Click" event in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
@PIB_India @PIBMumbai @MIB_India
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