Finance Minister
- India
Not worried about Rupee’s day-to-day value change: RBI Governer
New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday, February 8, said that the market forces decide the value of the Indian Rupee to the US Dollar and the…
- Business
Budget math looks realistic, economic growth to pick up pace: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi: The Union Budget has managed to meet the goals of boosting consumption though tax cuts, increasing capex through transfers to states, and maintaining the path of fiscal consolidation which is…
- Technology
UPI transactions surge to Rs 223 lakh crore in Jan-Nov
New Delhi: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November this year, ‘showcasing its transformative impact on financial transactions’ in India,…
- Telangana
Telangana: Harish Rao seeks release of funds for BAS scheme
Hyderabad: Bharat Rahstra Samithi (BRS) Siddipet MLA and ex-Telangana finance minister T Harish Rao on Saturday, August 24, sought release of funds for the Best Available School Scheme (BAS) which he said…
- Business
India’s textiles, garment sector impacted due to Bangladesh unrest: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that there was some uncertainty in India’s textiles and garments sector following the political turmoil in Bangladesh but it was too early to…
- India
FM Sitharaman tables Appropriation (No 2) Bill 2024 in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday introduced the Appropriation (No 2) Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha which authorises certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund of India for services…
- India
LS: Asaduddin Owaisi expresses discontent over govt’s treatment of Muslims
New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s treatment of the Muslim community on Monday, July 29, highlighting the alleged lack of focus on Muslims in Finance Minister…
- India
Union Budget 2024-25: FM announces Rs 1,000 crore VC fund for space sector
New Delhi: The government will set up a venture capital fund of Rs 1,000 crore to promote space technology, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, an announcement welcomed warmly by the…
- India
Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation, irrigation projects
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a comprehensive financial support plan of Rs 11,500 crore to enhance flood control measures and irrigation projects across several states. Presenting the Budget…
- India
Centre wants to levy GST on petrol, diesel; states have to decide rate: FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the intention of the central government has always been to bring petrol and diesel under GST, and it is now up to the…
- Photos
Nirmala Sitharaman assumes charge as Finance Minister
New Delhi: BJP MP Nirmala Sitharaman greets others as she assumes charge as Finance Minister, at the South Block, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: BJP…
- Business
Govt to ensure ease of living for all citizens: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the government is fully committed to ensuring ‘ease of living’ for its citizens and will continue to take further steps in this regard,…
- News
Pro-poor approach adopted for GST implementation: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government has adopted “a pro-poor approach” while implementing Goods and Services Tax, and despite lower taxes rates the revenues as a percentage…