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 collateral-free financing, PMMY …
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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 …
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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. Posted …
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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 welfare. Dated …
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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, …
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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 India.’ This …
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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 …
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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 insurance products on …
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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 of Trade and Industry, and …
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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 …