Finance Minister

FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Review Economy At FSDC Meeting On Feb 21

In the meeting, the Finance Minister will review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial stability issues. 

Feb 14, 2024, 17:51 PM IST

What Is There For Sports In Budget 2024?

Despite the lack of specific figures, Finance Minister Sitharaman did acknowledge the stellar achievements of Indian athletes in her concise budget speech.

Feb 01, 2024, 17:58 PM IST

Budget 2024: Upcoming Period Will Be Golden Era For Tech-Savvy Youth, says FM

In her Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared encouraging news for the country's youth. 

Feb 01, 2024, 13:32 PM IST

Budget 2024: 30 Crore Loans Under PM Mudra Yojana Given To Women Entrepreneurs, says FM

There has been a significant surge in advancing women's empowerment through entrepreneurship, improved quality of life, and the preservation of dignity in the last 10 years.  

Feb 01, 2024, 12:20 PM IST

Budget 2024: Indian Railways To Convert 40,000 Bogies To Vande Bharat Express’ Standards

Finance Minister in a groundbreaking move from Budget 2024, plans a massive upgrade of 40,000 bogies, elevating travel to Vande Bharat Express standards.

Feb 01, 2024, 11:50 AM IST

FinMin Says Future Reforms Include Reducing Compliance Burden For MSMEs, Energy Security

The rapidly expanding digital infrastructure is continuously improving institutional efficiency. 

Jan 29, 2024, 20:21 PM IST

Political Success Story: From Numbers To Leadership, Nirmala Sitharaman's Journey In Economics And Governance

Nirmala Sitharaman's success story is a narrative of breaking barriers and redefining gender roles in Indian politics.

 

Jan 24, 2024, 11:51 AM IST

Middle East Crisis, Fragmented Supply Chains Remain Major Concerns For Emerging Markets: Finance Minister

Earlier at the outset, Sitharaman expressed gratitude to the government of Morocco and the Moroccan people for their extraordinary hospitality extended to G20 countries under very difficult circumstances and expressed solidarity with Morocco for quick recovery. 

Oct 14, 2023, 10:32 AM IST

BIG Update For Farmers: Govt To Roll Out Credit, Insurance Packages On Tuesday

This digital platform offers a comprehensive view of farmers' data, loan disbursement specifics, interest subvention claims, and scheme utilisation progress, fostering seamless integration with banks for more focused and efficient agriculture credit.

Sep 18, 2023, 19:35 PM IST

Banks Need To Deal With Poor Loan Defaulters In Sensitive, Humane Way: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

There have been instances of representatives of banks even indulging in physical violence while trying to recover loan instalments.

Jul 24, 2023, 14:21 PM IST

Sitharaman To Chair G20 Meet Of Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors Tomorrow

The meeting will discuss a range of issues related to global economy and international financial architecture. Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will jointly chair the third G20 FMCBGs meeting.

Jul 16, 2023, 14:21 PM IST

GST Council Decides To Impose 28% Tax On Turnover Of Online Gaming Firms

The panel, headed by the Union finance minister and comprising of representatives of all states and UTs, decided on tax rate based on recommendation of a group of ministers that looked at taxing casinos, horse racing and online gaming.

Jul 11, 2023, 20:37 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Barack Obama Over His Indian Minorities Remark, Cites US 'Bombing' Of Muslim Countries When He Was At Helm

In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Obama reportedly said if India does not protect the rights of ethnic minorities, there is a strong possibility at some point that the country starts pulling apart. 

Jun 25, 2023, 21:04 PM IST

WTO Needs To Look At Farm Subsidy Issue With Open Mind: Nirmala Sitharaman

As an interim measure, the WTO members at the Bali ministerial meeting in December 2013 had agreed to put in place a mechanism popularly called 'Peace Clause' and committed to negotiating an agreement for a permanent solution.

May 03, 2023, 15:16 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman attacks Anti-India Agenda in Washington,says, 'Muslims of India are progressing'

In Washington, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a big statement while making a scathing attack on the anti-India agenda and said, 'Indian Muslims are progressing'. While minorities are being oppressed in Pakistan. Know in detail in this report what Sitharaman said.

Apr 11, 2023, 12:00 PM IST

AAP's Raghav Chadha Asks For Centre's Help After Punjab Farmers Face Crop Damage

AAP MP Raghav Chadha appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to provide compensation for Punjab farmers whose crops were adversely affected due to unseasonal rainfall.

Apr 08, 2023, 18:17 PM IST

Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold important meet with BJP MPs today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to hold an important meeting with BJP MPs today. In this meeting, Union Finance Minister will give information about 2023 budget to BJP MPs.

Feb 03, 2023, 10:24 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's important meeting with BJP MPs in Parliament today

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold an important meeting with BJP MPs in Parliament today. During this meeting, the Finance Minister will give information about the budget of 2023. This meeting will be held at 9 am. Know in detail in this report what will happen in this meeting.

Feb 03, 2023, 08:24 AM IST

Budget 2023: Sitharaman Announces to Set Up a National Financial Information Registry

During the Budget, FM Sitharaman also announced that the government will establish three centres of artificial intelligence (AI) at institutions with the help of private players in the industry.

Feb 02, 2023, 09:57 AM IST

Budget 2023: Imported Cars Including EVs to Cost More - Mercedes-Benz, BMW Reacts

Budget 2023: Prices of imported vehicles with invoice value less than USD 40,000 are expected to go up by around 2 per cent as customs duty increases from 60 per cent to 70 per cent.

Feb 01, 2023, 19:53 PM IST