NIRAMALA SITHARAMAN
Niramala Sitharaman pitches India as a growth hotspot to Norwegian CEOs, eyes deeper trade ties
During a strategic meeting in the heart of Oslo, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged with top Norwegian business leaders and investors. She highlighted India’s robust trade infrastructure and portrayal as one of the fastest-growing economies globally. Conversations pivoted around lucrative investment avenues in pivotal areas such as renewable energy and rare earth materials.
PM Modi terms Union Budget 2026-27 'highway of opportunities', says it reflects empowered presence of nation's feminine strength
Budget 2026-27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic and a roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. He highlighted its focus on cutting inflation and fiscal deficit, boosting MSMEs, the bio-pharma sector, and tourism, particularly in the Northeast. The budget is seen as a 'Yuva Shakti Budget' and a mission for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He said this year's Budget has firm steps to promote tourism in the north-eastern region.
Uttar Pradesh rain alert: Rainfall to intensify chill in Ghaziabad, Noida and Lucknow due to western disturbance? Here's what IMD has predicted for UP
Uttar Pradesh Rains: The weather in Uttar Pradesh is likely to see a major change as western disturbance is likely to trigger rainfall in many parts of the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Both the eastern and western parts of UP are likely to receive rain with thunderstorms and lightning, the weather office said. Ghaziabad, Noida, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Meerut, Agra, and Mathura are also likely to see rains.
Budget 2026: What is 'Orange Economy', why the government is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics and how is it linked to content creators?
Budget 2026-27: In a boost to India’s creative industries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced government support for the country’s “Orange Economy” in the Union Budget 2026-27. The government has backed animation, gaming, VFX and comics in the budget. Nirmala Sitharaman said the government would support the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai, to set up animation, visual effects, gaming and comics and content creator labs.
STT and F&O explained: Why has FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposed hike on Securities Transaction Tax in her Budget speech left traders worried? All FAQs answered
In the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), on both futures and options, by up to 150%. After the announcement, the shares of BSE, Angel One, and Groww tanked and there was a bloodbath on Dalal Street. Here is a complete explainer of what STT, F7O trading are, and why the hike left traders worried.
Anand Mahindra wonders why the world is not flocking to this The Dalai Lama-linked Key Monastery: Check how to reach, best time to visit
Anand Mahindra Sunday Wanderer: Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently shared details about the stunning Key Monastery in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti and called it 'Heaven on Earth'. Key Monastery is the largest monastery in Spiti and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. The 14th Dalai Lama dedicated a new, much larger assembly hall in Key Gompa in the year 2000. Hundreds of lamas receive their religious training in the monastery.
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Every demand mentioned in Andhra Reorganisation Act will be taken up: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured in an interview with Times of India that all demands of Andhra Pradesh outlined in the Andhra Reorganisation Act 2014 will be met. This comes after the allocation of Rs 15,000 crore in the Union Budget for Amaravati's development. Sitharaman dismissed accusations of biased fund allocation, emphasising the Act's commitment to developing both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana post-bifurcation.
Union Budget 2024: Fertilizer stocks in focus. Here's what FM said
Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman announced the expansion of Nano DAP application on various crops in all agro-climatic zones. This is part of the initiatives by the Modi 2.0 government. Fertilizer stocks were weak, with Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, Fertilizer and Chemicals Travancore, Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals, Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers, and Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals trading down. Coromandel International was among the gainers. Sitharaman also announced a strategy for achieving self-sufficiency in oil seeds. The Nifty remained positive, and the FM increased the capex allocation by 11.1%.
Budget took note of external factors: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
"The priority is to keep the growth momentum as it is and also to make sure that the further support measures for sustaining growth...And be conscious of the fact that challenges which are extraneous to India. External challenges will have to be kept in mind. We should be ready for any unpredictable events from outside of our border," she said when asked what the priorities were when the budget was given a final shape.
Skilling ecosystem to be expanded; stipend support to 47 lakh youth in 3 years: Niramala Sitharaman
"Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 will be launched to skill lakhs of youth within the next three years. On-job training, industry partnership, and alignment of courses with needs of industry will be emphasized," the Finance Minister stated. She shared that the scheme will also cover new age courses for Industry 4.0 like coding, AI, robotics, mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing, drones, and soft skills.
How will Budget 2023 impact your mutual funds?
The finance minister did not grant anything from the long wishlist in the budget. Sure, all the spending on infrastructure and sops to MSME would help economic growth and boost the sentiment in the stock market.
How to watch Budget Speech live stream
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday, February 1 at 11 am in the Parliament. Viewers can watch the Budget session live on the Indian government’s official site for Union budget - indiabudget.gov.in.
Mumbai Airport Customs seize 61 kg gold worth Rs 32 crore in a day. FM Niramala Sitharaman lauds the alertness
At Mumbai Airport, based on the continuous monitoring of suspicious flights and building on the data-based analysis from the earlier high-quantum gold and foreign currency seizures, a systematic profiling of suspect passengers was undertaken on sensitive flights from certain places in Africa and the Middle East, Customs department said in a statement.
FM invites US varsities to start operation at IFSC
"Recognising the inherent potential of the IFSC, the Budget announcement paved the way for allowing world-class foreign universities to offer courses in Financial Management, FinTech, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in @GIFTCity_IFSC," a tweet from the Finance Ministry said.
There should be discussion, presentation of different views in Parliament: PM Modi
In his remarks to the media before the commencement of Parliament's Budget Session, Modi said the first session of this decade commences on Friday and emphasised that this decade is very important for the bright future of India.
Govt seeks to engage itself with businesses, industries: FM Niramala Sitharaman
"The broad message which is apparent is that the government wants continuous engagement with industry and business. And my presence here is not in response to what is happening inside (country) and outside," Sitharaman said.
Nominal GDP growth projections ambitious given structural challenges: Moody's
The Budget expects nominal GDP growth of 10 per cent in the next fiscal , followed by 12.6 per cent and 12.8 per cent in FY22 and FY23, respectively. Even before the significant slowing in economic expansion in 2019, nominal GDP growth had averaged about 11 per cent over the five years from 2014 to 2018.
What the road ahead looks like after India's radical banking transformation
The success or failure of the move will depend on the execution rather than the action itself.
Nirmala Sitharaman announces big reforms for Public Sector Banks: Key highlights
Finance Minister announced amalgamation of ten public sector banks into four big banks.
Govt to release final blueprint on big ticket FDI reform soon
FDI blueprint, aimed at opening sectors like Digital Media, Insurance, Information Utilities and Contract Manufacturing, is ready and will be sent to Cabinet in a few weeks time.
Ashok Hinduja lauds 'interesting' Budget, GOQii boss says it's paving path for bright future
Diageo India MD & CEO Anand Kripalu called it a balanced Budget that draws from a long-term vision for the country.
Amul applauds 'Revolutionaari' Nirmala Sitharaman and her maiden Budget
The butter brand shared a post on India's first woman full-time Finance Minister.
Budget 2019: 10 key takeaways for startups and MSMEs
From a TV channel for startups to interest subvention scheme for MSMEs found a mention in the Finance Minister's speech.
Niramala Sitharaman inspects fire mishap site near Aero India venue
A major fire swept through the parking area, far away from the venue of Asia's premier air show, gutting about 300 cars on Saturday, but there were no casualties.
Niramala Sitharaman inaugurates Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor
The idea behind setting up defence industrial corridors is to ensure connectivity among various defence industrial units.
BJP president Amit Shah holds strategy meet on Gujarat polls
In the 182-member Gujarat assembly, the BJP seeks to win 150 seats and retain power. "The party held a strategy session to achieve the target," Yadav later told reporters.
Government yet to decide on MIP for steel: Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia
Steel makers, including Tata Steel, Bhushan Steel, JSW and Essar, met commerce and industry minister Niramala Sitharaman in November last year.
Steel majors meet Sitharaman to discuss dumping issues, seek floor price on imports
Indian steel majors such as Tata Steel, Bhushan Steel, JSW and Essar met commerce and industry minister Niramala Sitharaman.
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