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It is investors' responsibility to understand the associated risks, said Sitharaman at SBI Conclave 2025

GFF 2025: FM Sitharaman's four directives to fintech firms

Regulations too must evolve ensuring that the fintech revolution remains secure, responsible and sustainable for the long run, Sitharaman said

Amid tariff turmoil, FM Sitharaman says India's capacity to absorb shocks is strong

While inaugurating the fourth edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave, the Finance Minister emphasised that India needs to achieve 8% GDP growth to realise its vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat.’

Hope there are no more hesitations for industry to invest further, expand capacities: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at the IFQM Symposium on September 18, FM Sitharaman, during a conversation with Tata Sons' N Chandrasekaran, listed out three areas where the government would like industry to focus, namely investment, skilling, and feedback.

Rupee is not weakening, says FM Sitharaman

Rupee is volatile only against the dollar, and many countries are experiencing this, says Sitharaman

Centre considering ‘direct-income support’ for MSME workers impacted by Trump’s tariffs

The Centre has prepared a support package worth Rs 25,000 crore under the Export Promotion Mission, to provide affordable credit, improve market access and cushion from the adverse impact of tariffs.

FM Sitharaman calls for MDB reforms and 'fairer' credit rating systems at UN Conference

'India emphasises the importance of a comprehensive, equitable, and development-oriented global financing framework—one that respects country circumstances, preserves policy space, and delivers on the promise of sustainable development for all,' FM said.

FM Sitharaman responds to viral bribery allegation in GST registration process

In a viral post, a company director claimed he would be 'compelled to commit a crime' by offering a bribe in order to obtain a GST registration number

Sitharaman presents Manipur budget envisaging Rs 35,104 cr expenditure

The state is currently under the President's Rule

Banking sector must continue to innovate, lead amid changing global landscape: Sitharaman

Speaking at the launch of Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Foundation Day of State Bank of India (SBI), the minister also said SBI has continuously evolved to meet the changing landscape and retained its position as a market leader despite regulatory tightening.

The new Income Tax Bill FAQs - Finance Ministry answers key questions

The committee will submit its report by the first day of the next session, FM Sitharaman said, adding that the Speaker shall decide on the composition and rules of the proposed panel.

Tax proposals in Budget to boost flows into stock markets, says NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget in parliament on February 1. Along with a slew of changes, she announced a rehaul of the existing tax slabs under the new tax regime, effectively hiking the tax rebate limit to Rs 12.75 lakh.

Medical colleges to add 10,000 seats in FY26, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The seats are being added with the aim to take the number to 75,000 over the next five years

D-Link, HFCL, MTNL shares jump amid Budget scheme for broadband connectivity for govt schools

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting Union Budget 2025, announced a new scheme of providing broadband connectivity to all government secondary schools and health centres.

Budget 2025: Halwa ceremony today; what does it signify?

The Halwa ceremony marks the beginning of the 'lock-in' period during which all officials and staff directly involved in the budget preparation stay within the ministry premises till it is is tabled in Parliament

Now is the perfect time for a dream Budget

The government’s continuous efforts to increase personal tax revenue have led to income tax collections from individuals rising from approximately ₹7 lakh crores two years ago to around ₹10.35 lakh crores last year, with a projected increase to ₹13 lakh crores for FY25. Now is the time to reduce income taxes

Budget 2025: How long is the average Budget presentation speech?

The Union Budget 2025-26 will mark the second budget of the Modi government’s third term and the eighth consecutive budget by Sitharaman

Q2 GDP slowdown was temporary blip, more growth coming: FM Sitharaman

The finance minister's comments come at a time when India’s GDP growth slumped more than expected to a seven-quarter low of 5.4 percent for the second quarter of FY25 compared with 6.7 percent in the first quarter.

Anguished Nirmala Sitharaman says she was mocked on streets of Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi

The minister’s reply to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha digressed to the language issue when some Opposition members tried to corner Sitharaman over her Hindi.

FM calls for affordable borrowing costs, ethical banking: Key takeaways from her speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for more affordable borrowing costs to support industrial growth, addressed inflation concerns driven by perishable commodities, and emphasized the need for ethical banking practices and robust MSME lending.

Banks should target lending of Rs 6.12 lakh cr for FY26 and Rs 7 lakh cr for FY27 to MSMEs: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman spoke at the 11th SBI Banking & Economics Conclave 2024 in Mumbai

India open to lifting tariffs on certain goods provided it does not hurt local manufacturing

Reacting to US President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments about India being a "tariff abuser", India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the country is open to lifting duties on certain goods provided it does not hurt local manufacturing capacities given that domestic industries also have to be protected.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges AIIB to broaden investment in priority sectors

The minister also highlighted the importance of continually incorporating finance plus and budget plus elements in AIIB’s project design and implementation

Soft landing of global economy is increasingly a possibility: Sitharaman

Observing that better days are ahead primarily because of the coordinated action between countries and multilateral financial institutions, the finance minister at the same time sounded a note of caution that economies are not really picking up that much yet.

FM meets Citibank CEO, discusses way forward for banking system in India

The finance minister also met with BlackRock CEO Laurence Douglas Fink, where they discussed opportunities for global investors through the NIIF and IFSC GiftCity, as well as financing opportunities for GreenTech and battery storage.