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Marking ten years of the IBC, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted its profound role in modernizing corporate distress resolution. By introducing strict timelines and a single oversight...
In a significant update from Pune, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared on Friday that the government is steadfast in its IDBI Bank disinvestment efforts, even as previous bidding rounds...
In a strategic push for economic synergy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in high-level talks with South Korea's FSC Chairman Lee Bok-hyeon in New Delhi on Monday. The agenda...
In a pointed address from the national capital, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday dismantled Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's claims over a central advisory on pulses and oilseeds....
In a detailed Rajya Sabha response, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman painted an optimistic picture of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana's role in India's entrepreneurial landscape. By offering...
In a proud moment for India's financial inclusion agenda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has achieved a landmark of 57.78 crore...
In a powerful International Women's Day message, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts are now in women's hands, driving financial empowerment across...
India's journey toward fiscal consolidation continues apace, with the fiscal deficit touching Rs 9.8 lakh crore by late January 2026—equivalent to 63% of the FY 2025-26 budget target. These figures,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take center stage Friday morning, delivering a virtual address at the inaugural post-budget webinar focused on 'Technology, Reforms, and Finance for a Developed...
A new EY report forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.8-7.2% for FY 2026-27, driven by bilateral trade deals with big economies and government reforms cushioning against U.S. tariff risks. This...
In a no-nonsense address, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday cracked down on banks' mis-selling practices, demanding they stick to lending and deposit mobilization instead of forcing...
Oslo emerged as the latest venue for high-level India-Norway economic diplomacy on February 18. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged with her Norwegian counterparts—Cecilie Myrseth, Minister...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has labeled the freshly unveiled Union Budget 2026-27 a true game-changer, applauding Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's vision for India's future. Presented on...
Tensions flared in Parliament as TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee clashed with Nirmala Sitharaman on GST's impact on common folk. Post-debate, Banerjee unleashed a detailed X post, countering accusations...
In a significant policy revelation during her Lok Sabha address on the 2026-27 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed the government's pivot towards waterways development. This comes as...
In a post-budget press conference, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dropped significant hints on privatization timelines. IDBI Bank's disinvestment, long anticipated by markets, is progressing...
In a bold assertion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proclaimed India as the chief engine driving global growth, capturing 17 percent of the world's GDP increase and eclipsing the United...
In a candid admission, India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anant Nageswaran revealed on Monday that the recent STT hike on derivatives in the 2026-27 budget targets speculative frenzy, not fiscal...
In a move to bridge policymaking with youth perspectives, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will host a discussion with about 30 college students immediately following the Union Budget 2026-27...
With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the central budget on Sunday, expert voices are amplifying calls for strategic investments. Agriculture remains the lifeblood of India's...
India's path to fiscal prudence is on track, with the fiscal deficit for April-December FY26 clocking in at ₹8.55 lakh crore—54.5% of the full-year target of ₹15.7 lakh crore announced in the 2025-26...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presentation of the Economic Survey 2025-26 paints an optimistic picture of India's education sector, marked by exponential expansion and strategic reforms....
Amid swirling global headwinds, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman painted a picture of resilience in her latest X update on the Economic Survey. India's real GDP is forecasted to grow at 7.4% in FY...
In a significant parliamentary event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid out the Economic Survey 2026 before both houses on Thursday. The report paints a bullish picture of India's economy,...
In a momentous occasion for Indian democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's achievement of presenting the central budget for the ninth time in a row....
India's realty sector braces for the February 1 budget, pinning hopes on transformative reforms. From redefining affordable homes to fortifying city infrastructure and embracing asset tokenization,...
With the General Budget 2026-27 set to be unveiled in less than two weeks, industry voices are loud and clear: the government must streamline business processes to empower traders. This comes at a...
Fresh from a landslide assembly victory, Kerala’s new Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan landed in the capital on Tuesday for a landmark meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The encounter marks the...
In a significant political engagement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Saturday to review ongoing development initiatives and plan...
Odisha's political heavyweight Naveen Patnaik has fired off a strongly worded letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting a grotesque banking fiasco in Keonjhar's Malliposi village....
Tamil Nadu's election fever has sparked a heated exchange between top leaders. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded forcefully to CM MK Stalin's allegations on social media, labeling them a...
In a passionate plea from Jammu, Sunita Dhar, celebrated for her 2020 Nari Shakti Puraskar honoring disability rights work, demands that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Women's Reservation Bill make...
In a pointed critique of government priorities, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, flagging severe lapses in veteran...
In a strategic outreach to Europe, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman touched down in Oslo to cement economic bonds with Norway. The visit, spanning two days, promises pivotal dialogues with...
In a fiery post-budget showdown in Parliament, Samajwadi Party leaders unleashed criticism against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming she prioritized West Bengal's electoral battles over...
In a fiery press briefing Wednesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju vowed to initiate privilege proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for his controversial budget speech in Lok Sabha. The...
In a captivating address amid Union Budget discussions, Sudha Murty, the esteemed Rajya Sabha member and philanthropist, bridged four decades of personal encounters in the United States, mirroring...
Thursday's Rajya Sabha session descended into pandemonium when opposition parties imported a Lok Sabha dispute into the chamber, igniting a fierce clash with the government. At the heart of the...
A key figure in TVK's hierarchy, KA Sengottayan, revealed plans Wednesday to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections from Gobi Chettipalayam, filing papers on February 6. The announcement...
In a buzzing Parliament Library Building in New Delhi, the NDA parliamentary delegation kicked off a crucial meeting on Tuesday to unpack the freshly unveiled Union Budget 2026 and the roadmap to...
In a high-stakes parliamentary huddle, the NDA's top brass assembles today in New Delhi at 9:30 AM to strategize on the freshly tabled Union Budget 2026. The agenda spotlights the fiscal blueprint's...
In a bold move reflecting gubernatorial oversight, Karnataka's governor has referred the controversial Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, to the President, stalling its...
BJP leader Dinesh Sharma has thrown his weight behind the upcoming Union Budget, terming Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth presentation a shining beacon of female empowerment in Indian...
With the Union Budget 2026-27 looming this Sunday, India's 1.1 crore-plus central employees and pensioners are on tenterhooks. Speculation swirls around whether Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
With the Union Budget set for unveiling on Sunday, February 1, political circles in India are abuzz. The BJP has meticulously crafted a comprehensive promotion strategy to ensure the budget's...
In a Thursday presentation to Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Economic Survey 2026, forecasting India's GDP expansion at 6.8-7.2% for 2026-27. This optimistic outlook...
In a boost to economic optimism, the Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts India's GDP to expand by 7 percent in fiscal year 2027, up from 6.5 percent three years ago. Presented in Parliament on...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set an ambitious tone for the Budget Session of Parliament, declaring it a key accelerator toward Viksit Bharat 2047. In his media briefing, he portrayed the government...
In a highly anticipated move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament today, setting the stage for the Union Budget 2026-27 scheduled for February 1....
The curtains rise on India's Budget Session of Parliament today with President Droupadi Murmu delivering a pivotal address to the combined Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This opening act heralds...
The clock is ticking towards India's Union Budget 2026-27, with preparations entering the decisive lock-in stage following the Halwa Ceremony at North Block on Tuesday. Attended by Finance Minister...
NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held productive talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today, making a strong case for substantial financial aid to...
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Thursday, October 30th. The aircraft, en route to Bhutan's...
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has expressed his support for the recently implemented GST reforms, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, took place in Delhi on Wednesday. Several proposals were approved during the meeting, and the Finance Minister...
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), the economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reconsider the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on plastic...
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded her four-day visit to Meghalaya with a visit to the historic Ramakrishna Mission Ashram School in Sohra. She paid respects at the statues of Swami...
New Delhi: Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met UK insurance giant Prudential PLC's chair Shriti Vadera in London on Tuesday and discussed investments in India, the...
Budget 2025: In a historic move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 8th consecutive Union Budget on Saturday, with a focus on driving growth through four key sectors: Agriculture,...
NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges as well as daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals. Presenting her...
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday stated that the world's leading economies are grappling with a population crisis. Speaking at a book launch, Naidu emphasised that while...
New Delhi: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing key issues during the Lok Sabha debate on the Union Budget,...
Asserting that the government has no new ideas, the Congress Saturday said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is walking on the "worn-out path" and is not willing to break free as its governments...
The Budget 2025 has nothing to offer to the common people and the middle class, and the government has brought the document with upcoming Bihar elections in mind, Opposition leaders on Saturday said....
At a SIDBI event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on commentators to foster confidence rather than alarm over India’s economic outlook. She pointed out that every high-frequency...
In a pointed address at SEBI's 38th annual foundation day in Mumbai, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demanded urgent reforms to the cumbersome KYC process plaguing India's financial ecosystem....
In a pressing address on Friday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cautioned Indian banks against the 'unprecedented' hazards posed by Anthropic's Mythos AI model. Despite the sector's...
Oslo: On her official trip to Norway, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted immense prospects for investment and expansion within India's dynamic economy. Engaging with Norwegian...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set the tone for India's fiscal future in the Rajya Sabha, proclaiming self-reliance as the pulsating heart of the government's economic strategy. During...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Modi government's 15th Union Budget on February 1, spotlighting defense, infrastructure, and capital investments. With economists predicting...
The government has provided significant relief to the general public by modifying the GST rates. New GST rates will come into effect on September 22nd, prompting air conditioner manufacturers and...
In a boost to India-Norway ties, Oslo's leadership has showered praise on New Delhi's swift reform agenda. Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre, in talks with India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on...
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ongoing Germany tour has yielded promising discussions aimed at boosting India-Germany economic synergy. Fresh from her participation in the Munich Security...
Delhi University turned into a hub of economic brainstorming today as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held an open forum with students on the impending national budget. The event, buzzing with...
Buoyed by surging tax revenues, the Indian government is expected to maintain its fiscal consolidation trajectory in the next Union Budget, according to a comprehensive new report. Direct taxes have...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026-27 Union Budget has ignited optimism in India's health sector, with a robust allocation for integrating Ayurveda into mainstream healthcare and boosting...