Commerce and Industry Minister

Success at WTO without any compromise: Nirmala Sitharaman

"We have accomplished this without any concessions, compromise or new conditions," she said, adding that the deal vindicates the principal stand India had taken on food security.

Nov 28, 2014, 13:46 PM IST

WTO deal clinched without any concession: Sitharaman

She also said that the WTO deal allows a mechanism for developing nations like India to continue with public stockholding programme without any challenge.

Nov 28, 2014, 13:24 PM IST

Next year's ease of doing biz rankings to reflect reforms: Govt

In a tweet, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said reforms carried out by the new government after June 1 would be considered for Doing Business Report 2016.

Oct 31, 2014, 17:54 PM IST

Govt to create biz-friendly environment: Sitharaman

Highlighting the steps taken by the government in ensuring growth and creating jobs, she said that to provide flexibility in working hours, it was also amending a number of labour laws.

Sep 25, 2014, 16:23 PM IST

Sitharaman to represent India at G-20 meeting in Australia

Minister of State for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman will represent India at the meeting of Finance Ministers and central bank governors of G-20 nations in Australia later this month.

Sep 10, 2014, 17:39 PM IST

Govt aware of alternate tax issues: Sitharaman

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government was aware that inventors in SEZs were facing issues related to minimum alternate tax and dividend distribution tax, and it was planing to usher in some curative policies.

Aug 24, 2014, 00:44 AM IST

Commerce Min calls on Modi to discuss trade, investment issues

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade and investment related issues.

Jun 14, 2014, 00:03 AM IST