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Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman (born 18 August 1959) is an Indian politician serving as the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs since May 2019, and previously as the Minister of Defence. A senior
...Read more- Profit booking leading FIIs to sell Indian equities: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
India has already taken several measures over the last two years on the duties front with the view to protect local industry and jobs, she said, adding that the safeguard or anti-dumping duties are also periodically reviewed
- Government to ensure India retains fastest-growing economy tag: Highlights from FM Sitharaman's address in Lok Sabha
'We are taking measures to reduce debt since 2021 and to make public money go for productive asset building activities, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said.
- Nirmala Sitharaman likely to introduce New Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha today
Earlier on Friday, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given the approval for the new Income Tax Bill.
- 'Very keen that Delhi gets govt which serves its people': Sitharaman as BJP takes massive lead in Delhi polls
The BJP is poised to return to power in the national capital after 27 years by dethroning Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
- Hope to introduce new Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha next week, says FM Sitharaman
The new bill, which will not impose any new levies, seeks to make laws around India's income taxes simpler to understand.
- Fiscal, monetary policy going in tandem, says FM Sitharaman after RBI board meet: Key takeaways
A day after repo rate cuts were announced during RBI MPC Meet, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, "Rate cut should help support consumption".
- Nirmala Sitharaman says GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs
The GST Council, chaired by Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, has set up a group of ministers (GoM) to suggest changes in GST rates as well as reduce slabs.
- Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump's tariff tremors
In this edition of the Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Does Budget 2025 really boost consumption, are Indian markets over-valued, new Trump tariff era could be disadvantageous for US, Delhi's 'freebie' politics raise questions, and more
- FACT, RCF, other fertiliser stocks fall up to 5% as Budget pegs lower FY26 subsidy
In FY26 Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman pegged fertiliser subsidy at Rs 1.68 lakh crore for FY26. This is lower than the revised estimate of Rs 1.71 lakh crore for the current financial year
- Consumption boost: Nykaa shares jump 4% amid heavy trading volumes; Swiggy, Zomato shares extend post-Budget gains
Finance Minister Sitharaman on February 1 announced changes to the existing income tax slabs under the new tax regime, effectively hiking tax rebate limit to Rs 12.75 lakh per annum, which triggered a rally in consumption-oriented stocks
- Centre revises classification criteria for MSMEs to boost growth and access to capital in Budget 2025
The government has raised investment limit for MSMEs by 2.5 times and the turnover limit by 2 times
- Indian Railways aims to cross Rs 3 lakh crore in revenues in 2025-26, around 8 percent higher than 2024-25
Indian Railways’ revenue from the passenger segment is expected to rise 16 percent on year in 2025-26 to Rs 92,800 crore, revenues from cargo segment are seen rising only 4.4 percent on year to Rs 1,88,000 crore.
- Consumer discretionary stocks set to benefit from rising middle class income: Pankaj Tibrewal
This is a trend already mirrored in the stock market. Investors are gravitating towards companies catering to these evolving consumer preferences
- PM Fasal Bima Yojana's allocation in Budget 2025 drops 23% to Rs 12,242 crore
Fasal Bima Yojana is a flagship scheme launched in 2016 to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss or damage due to natural calamities
- Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Budget 2025: A pivot to consumption
In this Budget special edition of the Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget 2025 big picture explained, reforms missing but banks could benefit, it’s business as usual for stock market traders, urban consumption gets a a sizeable boost in Budget, and more
- EV industry welcomes Union Budget's push on local manufacturing and customs duty exemptions on batteries
Industry leaders have largely welcomed the government’s emphasis on domestic manufacturing, customs duty exemptions, and sustainability-focused initiatives.
- Oil ministry's allocation in Budget 2025 rises 11% from last year
Budget 2025: The government granted Rs 12,100 crore to the oil marketing companies for liquified petroleum gas subsidy in the Union Budget 2025, compared to Rs 14,700 crore (RE) received for the fiscal 2024-25
- A landmark Budget for growth and middle class empowerment
There is a compelling need for further simplification of personal income tax, specifically in adopting a more streamlined three-slab system in place of the current complex structure, writes Mohandas Pai
- Government holds capex steady, with key support to defence, power, and railways
Delivered a negative surprise to the defense sector
