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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- Budget 2025 increases allocation to green energy by 53%
The National Green Hydrogen Mission received Rs 600 crore, double of Rs 300 crore (RE) in FY25
- Union Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman extends period of incorporation for startups till 2030
The Finance Minister has proposed that startups incorporated by April 1, 2030 can avail tax benefits under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, provided they are eligible, extending the deadline by five years.
- Full speech of Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025
Check the full text of Nirmala Sitharaman's speech for Union Budget 2025
- Safety will continue to be the big ticket item for the Indian Railways' capital expenditure spending in 2025-26
Rail minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw recently told Moneycontrol that safety will continue to be the big-ticket item for railways capital expenditure spending in 2025-26
- Budget puts an additional Rs 1 lakh crore in the hands of consumers
A major boost for consumption will also come from indirect tax changes, notably from lowering of basic customs duties of mobile phone inputs.
- Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, National Manufacturing Mission: Key schemes announced by FM Sitharaman
The Union government has launched the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, a new initiative designed to enhance agricultural conditions in 100 districts that have low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and limited access to credit
- Budget 2025 is a gentle nudge for India Inc to start capex cycle
The Finance Minister has announced measures to boost consumption along with incentives to enhance domestic manufacturing and export competitiveness, especially for MSMEs
- 'Completely derailed to regional priority': Here's how leaders reacted to FM Sitharaman's Budget speech
While taking a swipe at the Centre, the Congress on Saturday said while Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke of four engines of development, the Budget was "completely derailed".
- Cancer drugs to get cheaper after major healthcare reforms in Budget 2025-26
Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces adding 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempt from Basic Customs Duty.
- Budget announces National Nuclear Energy Mission as India chases clean energy
The Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act will be amended to realise goal of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047, Nirmala Sitharaman has said
- Auto stocks rally as budget boosts EV adoption with Solar PV cells and battery ecosystem
On the electric mobility front, India continues to push for increased EV adoption. The Prime Minister’s E-drive scheme, with an outlay of Rs 109 billion, underscores this commitment
- No income tax for Rs 12 LPA: 'Middle class' celebratory memes flood internet on Budget Day
Memes on social media reflected the celebratory mood among middle-class tax payers as finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant relief.
- ITC, Godfrey Philip and VST Industries jump as no hikes in excise duty/NCDD in Budget 2025
The online gaming industry has been seeking 28 per cent GST on gross gaming revenue (GGR) instead of the total amount deposited by players.
- Budget 2025 at a glance: Total expenditure set at Rs 50.65 lakh crore, fiscal deficit target at 4.4% of GDP
Capital expenditure has been set at Rs 11.21 lakh crore, reflecting the government’s focus on infrastructure and asset creation
- Railway stocks tumble after FM Sitharaman mentions no major reforms for the sector in Budget
Shares of IRCTC were trading 3 percent lower at Rs 797 per share, while IRFC shares were down 5 percent at Rs 144 per share. IRCON shares dropped over 6 percent to trade at Rs 207.50 apiece.
- Budget for Tourism Sector: Govt to boost tourism in India with new destinations, medical travel & homestays
FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025 boosts India's tourism with top 50 destination development, Buddhist and medical tourism, and MUDRA loans for homestays.
- Jal Jeevan Mission extended till 2028 with enhanced outlay to achieve 100% coverage
Budget 2025: The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide drinking water to every rural household
- Finance Minister Sitharaman announces national framework to accelerate GCC growth in Tier 2 cities
Sitharaman said the measure will enhance the availability of talent, infrastructure, building bye-law reforms, and mechanisms for collaboration with the industry.
- Top 50 tourist destinations to be developed to promote tourism in India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2025 unveils plans to develop top 50 tourist destinations, boosting employment, infrastructure, medical tourism, and growth.
- MSMEs get a boost with enhanced credit access, Kisan Credit Card loan limit raised
The step aims to provide farmers with better access to formal credit and reduce their dependence on high-interest informal borrowing, FM says
