‘Indian economy will not get into recession…’: Nirmala Sitharaman on inflation
The minister's reaction comes amid a heated debate between the Narendra Modi government and the opposition over price rise.
Aug 01, 2022, 20:12 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman's BIG Step: Asks banks to do THIS on priority
Banks need to pay more attention to their customers' facilities in order to make the loan procedure easier for borrowers, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
Jun 20, 2022, 18:02 PM IST
Government announces Rs 200 subsidy per LPG gas cylinder to over 9 crore under PM Ujjwala Yojana
For the second time in a month, the price of LPG (liquid petroleum gas, which is used to cook food by millions of Indian people) increased by Rs 3.50.
May 21, 2022, 20:08 PM IST
FM Sitharaman says RBI's rate hike not a surprise, calls it part of synchronised event globally
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent decision of RBI to hike key policy interest rates is a part of the synchronised event by the central banks globally.
May 08, 2022, 12:25 PM IST
Sanctions can have unintended consequences in interconnected world: FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war is with the view to safeguard its economic and security interest.
Apr 27, 2022, 20:16 PM IST
44 unicorns in 2020-21 a sign of 'Amrit Kal', says FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha
Sitharaman said that every village has been electrified in India.
Feb 10, 2022, 19:53 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Banking Regulation bill to bring cooperative banks under RBI supervision
The bill, which comes in the backdrop of the PMC Bank scam, seeks to strengthen cooperative banks by increasing their professionalism, enabling access to capital, improving governance and ensuring sound banking through the RBI.
Sep 17, 2020, 01:57 AM IST
Rs 1 lakh crore fund to be created for agriculture infrastructure projects
The Finance Minister said the focus has been on short term crop loans while investment in long term agriculture infrastructure has often not been enough.
May 15, 2020, 17:00 PM IST
Free food grain supply for migrants for next two months; about 8 crores will get benefit
Sitharaman said "state governments responsible for implementation, identification of migrants and full distribution and providing detailed guidelines."
May 14, 2020, 18:20 PM IST
Rs 11002 crore fund released to all states in advance to help migrants and urban poor
Under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday (May 14) announced support for migrants and urban poor. She said the government has permitted states to utilise State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for setting up a shelter for migrants.
May 14, 2020, 17:15 PM IST
Sensex gains 1,410 points, Nifty ends at 8641.45 after FM Sitharaman announces Rs 1.70 lakh cr stimulus package
Major gainers on the Nifty were IndusInd Bank, L&T, Bajaj Finance, and Bajaj Auto, while top losers were Yes Bank, GAIL, Sun Pharma, and Maruti Suzuki.
Mar 26, 2020, 15:52 PM IST
Yes Bank crisis: Moratorium will be lifted 3 days after notifying RBI's revival scheme, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said, "State Bank of India (SBI) will invest up to 49 per cent of the equity. Other investors are also being invited."
Mar 13, 2020, 16:41 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says economy is at robust-level, FDI in the country at all-time high
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (February 8) said that the economy is at its "robust-level" and asserted the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country is at an all-time high, while interacting with industry traders in Chennai at an event titled `Jan Jan ka Budget`.
Feb 08, 2020, 14:21 PM IST
News 50: Watch top news stories of the day, Feb 02, 2020
This segment of Zee News brings the top 50 news stories of the day. Watch this video to know the latest news.
Feb 02, 2020, 09:12 AM IST
Best Moment of Budget 2020, Nirmala Sitharaman recites Kashmiri poem in the Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2020 in Lok Sabha, on Saturday (February 1). She recited a poem by Kashmiri poet Pandit Dinanath Kaul. Sitharaman recited a few lines from the poem which was in Kashmiri, along with its English translation, emphasising on 'hamara vatan' (our motherland) with references to the spirit of Kashmir.
Feb 01, 2020, 22:28 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman talks Exclusively with Zee News
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains Budget 2020 on Zee News. Watch it here.
Feb 01, 2020, 20:52 PM IST
Whats for you In Budget 2020? Watch full analysis here
Budget 2020 proposes a new tax regime that includes reductions of income tax slabs to reduce income tax rates and the total tax payable by individuals. Income between Rs 12.5 lakh and Rs 15 lakh will be taxed 25% less than the current 30%. Income above Rs 15 lakh will be subject to 30% tax.
Feb 01, 2020, 20:46 PM IST
Honest taxpayers need not to fear of the govt: Finance Minister
After presenting the budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press conference and said that honest taxpayers need not fear the government. Taxpayers will not be bothered at all because the Government of India respects its taxpayers.
Feb 01, 2020, 17:38 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after presenting the budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her second Union Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21. She said 'The government is committed to doubling farmers' income by 2022'. She proposed to allocate Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture and irrigation.
Feb 01, 2020, 17:16 PM IST
Budget 2020: FM announces new income tax slabs, simplifies direct tax regime
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today slashed the personal income tax rate for individuals for fiscal year 2020-21. Under the new regime, taxpayers will pay 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% for incomes between Rs 5-7.5 lakh, Rs 7.5-10 lakh, Rs 10-12.5 lakh and Rs 12.5-15 lakh.
Feb 01, 2020, 15:26 PM IST
