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  • FM reviews progress of infra projects under NICDIT; urges states to tie up loose ends May 30, 2023 09:55 PM IST

    FM reviews progress of infra projects under NICDIT; urges states to tie up loose ends

    Sitharaman asked the state governments and NICDIT to maintain the same momentum for realising the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a Developed India by 2047.

  • FM reviews progress on Finance Track deliverables for 2023 under India's G20 Presidency May 26, 2023 08:01 PM IST

    FM reviews progress on Finance Track deliverables for 2023 under India's G20 Presidency

    The finance minister was also briefed on various events planned on the sidelines of FMCBG meeting, which will see the participation of G20 ministers, governors, invitee countries and heads of various international organisations.

  • There's no politics in 'Mann Ki Baat', abusing PM Modi part of Congress DNA: Nirmala Sitharaman April 30, 2023 08:32 PM IST

    There's no politics in 'Mann Ki Baat', abusing PM Modi part of Congress DNA: Nirmala Sitharaman

    The Congress said there was much fanfare in the run-up to the episode but it was "maun ki baat (silence)" on critical issues.

  • Finmin working with MeitY, RBI to clamp down on ponzi apps: FM Nirmala Sitharaman April 24, 2023 07:03 AM IST

    Finmin working with MeitY, RBI to clamp down on ponzi apps: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    Cautioning investors against ponzi apps, Sitharaman said investors should do their due diligence and should not be lured by claims of lucrative returns made by them.

  • Amul-Nandini was made emotional issue due to polls: Nirmala Sitharaman April 23, 2023 05:05 PM IST

    Amul-Nandini was made emotional issue due to polls: Nirmala Sitharaman

    She said things were tweaked, twisted and made an emotional issue because it is election time in Karnataka, where Assembly polls would be held on May 10.

  • Regulating crypto without global consensus will not be effective: FM Nirmala Sitharaman April 23, 2023 02:13 PM IST

    Regulating crypto without global consensus will not be effective: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    The Minister was responding to a question on regulating digital or crypto currency during the interaction with 'Thinkers Forum, Karnataka' in Bengaluru.

  • FM Sitharaman calls for policy change in WTO on electronic transmissions April 11, 2023 10:15 AM IST

    FM Sitharaman calls for policy change in WTO on electronic transmissions

    The World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference had last year extended the moratorium on taxation on e-commerce transactions, but with a deadline of 2024.

  • India-UK FTA negotiations on as we speak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman April 11, 2023 09:37 AM IST

    India-UK FTA negotiations on as we speak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    A London based newspaper in its report published on April 10 had said that FTA talks between UK and India stood suspended, without a public condemnation of Khalistan movement.

  • RBI Monetary Policy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says MPC has taken a 'good call' April 06, 2023 04:38 PM IST

    RBI Monetary Policy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says MPC has taken a 'good call'

    RBI MPC Meet 2023: The Monetary Policy Committee decided to retain the repo rate at 6.5 percent on April 6, with a 5:1 majority, focussing on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation progressively aligns with the target while supporting growth.

  • Inflation kept at 6 % or below despite adverse circumstances: FM April 06, 2023 04:01 PM IST

    Inflation kept at 6 % or below despite adverse circumstances: FM

    Price rise is a matter on which the Centre is very sensitive and responsive, she said.

  • Lok Sabha passes Rs 45 lakh crore Budget 2023-24 without debate March 23, 2023 07:35 PM IST

    Lok Sabha passes Rs 45 lakh crore Budget 2023-24 without debate

    Amid din and continuous uproar by the Opposition demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Adani issue, Speaker Om Birla applied guillotine and put Demands for Grants of all ministries for voting.

  • G20 meeting ends without a communique after no consensus on war in Ukraine February 25, 2023 08:48 PM IST

    G20 meeting ends without a communique after no consensus on war in Ukraine

    The Summary stated that the G20 nations "reiterated" their national positions on the Ukraine war.

  • G20: Agreement on debt language a major success, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman February 25, 2023 09:52 PM IST

    G20: Agreement on debt language a major success, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    Several nations are experiencing debt crises and vulnerable nations are looking to the G20 for an answer to ease the burden of debt, the finance minister said

  • India’s PLI schemes must boost SME sector, links with global value chain February 22, 2023 01:32 PM IST

    India’s PLI schemes must boost SME sector, links with global value chain

    A targeted cluster-led approach for SMEs with a specific global and GVC-led focus is crucial 

  • GST Council Meeting: Entire compensation cess to states will be cleared, says FM February 18, 2023 08:25 PM IST

    GST Council Meeting: Entire compensation cess to states will be cleared, says FM

    49th GST Council Meeting 2023: The GST Council has also decided to lower the GST on liquid jaggery, pencil sharpeners, and certain tracking devices, the minister added.

  • Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman February 16, 2023 07:45 PM IST

    Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman

    "Economic challenges which are even today prevalent in terms of fuel and fertilisers. Fertilisers are coming down a bit, but even then it is a factor beyond us. These are the primary concerns," she further said.

  • Petroleum products can be included in GST framework once states agree, says FM February 15, 2023 10:03 PM IST

    Petroleum products can be included in GST framework once states agree, says FM

    "The provision is already available for petroleum products to be brought into the GST. My predecessor had already made the window kept open," she said while speaking at the Post-Budget interactive session with the members of the industry chamber PHDCCI.

  • India discussing with G-20 nations development of SoP for regulating crypto assets: Sitharaman February 13, 2023 11:33 PM IST

    India discussing with G-20 nations development of SoP for regulating crypto assets: Sitharaman

    The FM said crypto assets and web3 are relatively new and evolving sectors, and require significant international collaboration for any specific legislation on these sectors to be fully effective.

  • FM says Budget for poor, common man; new tax regime to leave higher disposable income in hands of people February 10, 2023 08:22 PM IST

    FM says Budget for poor, common man; new tax regime to leave higher disposable income in hands of people

    Budget 2023 for the fiscal year starting April (2023-24) also provides impetus to green growth, healthcare and keeping the economic engine running with record capital spending, she said.

  • Amid Budget announcement pressure, life insurers seek meeting with FM Sitharaman February 07, 2023 09:51 PM IST

    Amid Budget announcement pressure, life insurers seek meeting with FM Sitharaman

    The 2023-24 Budget proposal to tax the income from life insurance policies with an aggregate premium of more than Rs 5 lakh has sent the sector into a tizzy.

  • Union Budget 2023 | Energy Sector: Allocated funds to be used for refinery retro-fitting, petroleum reserves February 04, 2023 03:40 PM IST

    Union Budget 2023 | Energy Sector: Allocated funds to be used for refinery retro-fitting, petroleum reserves

    In her budget speech earlier this week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, this budget provides Rs 35,000 crore for priority capital investments towards energy transition and net zero objectives.

  • Budget 2023: A budget that keeps the spotlight on resource building February 04, 2023 10:25 AM IST

    Budget 2023: A budget that keeps the spotlight on resource building

    To the extent that this annual exercise is a window into the government's thinking and vision for the future, Budget 2023, dares to be different

  • Budget 2023 Analysis Highlights: FM believes 50% taxpayers will opt for new income tax regime February 04, 2023 05:30 PM IST

    Budget 2023 Analysis Highlights: FM believes 50% taxpayers will opt for new income tax regime

    Budget 2023 Analysis Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman believes that there will be more money in the hands of taxpayers under the new income tax regime; this would enable them to become the best judge to decide their own choice of investment.

  • Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this evening February 03, 2023 07:21 PM IST

    Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this evening

    Our specially curated package of the big stories to help you stay at the top of your game.

  • Disinvestment, asset monetisation not derailed, remain part of Budget for FY24: Sitharaman February 04, 2023 10:11 AM IST

    Disinvestment, asset monetisation not derailed, remain part of Budget for FY24: Sitharaman

    FM Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: The timing for asset monetisation is crucial, the minister said while adding that privatisation of banks would require legislative changes