Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Celebrates 66th Birthday, Receives Wishes From PM Modi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has enjoyed a remarkable political journey over the years. She is currently in her third term as a Rajya Sabha member, having been re-elected in July 2022. Since May 30, 2019, she has been serving as both the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Corporate Affairs.
Aug 18, 2025, 10:49 AM IST
Is Government Bringing OPS Back? Here's What Finance Minister Told Lok Sabha
She said the government had shifted away from OPS because it created an unsustainable fiscal burden on the exchequer.
Aug 11, 2025, 17:03 PM IST
Finance Minister Sitharaman Begins Spain, Portugal And Brazil Visit To Showcase India's Growth Story
On the sidelines of the NDB meetings, the Finance Minister will hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Brazil, China, Indonesia and Russia, according to the Ministry.
Jun 30, 2025, 13:25 PM IST
FM Sitharaman Takes Stock Of Financial Inclusion Schemes In Ladakh
FM Sitharaman is scheduled to interact with councillors of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the Ladakh administration. She will also inaugurate various developmental projects during her tour.
Jun 15, 2025, 13:00 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Tells Banks To Be On Alert Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday held a high-level meeting with senior officials from public and private banks, along with insurance companies.
May 09, 2025, 19:55 PM IST
India Making Efforts To Isolate Pakistan, Stop Fundings And Bailout Packages: Reports
Moody’s also cautioned that further escalation in tensions with India could hamper Pakistan’s economic growth and delay its fiscal consolidation efforts, undermining the country’s progress toward macroeconomic stability.
May 05, 2025, 19:50 PM IST
FM Sitharaman To Attend ADB Meeting In Milan, Hold Bilateral Meetings
The collaboration allows countries to learn from each other's experiences and implement effective strategies, fostering a more resilient and sustainable future.
May 04, 2025, 19:14 PM IST
India Has 4th Largest Foreign Exchange Reserve; Can Take Care Of Imports For 11 Months: FM
Earlier, responding to concerns of members on the depreciating value of the Indian rupee, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the local currency has strengthened in the last few months while several other countries, including South Korea and the United Kingdom, had depreciated more.
Apr 01, 2025, 20:10 PM IST
JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha Hails Budget As 'Major Boost' For Bihar; TMC's Shatrughan Sinha Calls It 'Lollipop' Before Polls
Union Budget 2025 boosts Bihar with a greenfield airport, Makhana Board and tax exemption but faces political criticism.
Feb 01, 2025, 17:12 PM IST
Morarji Desai To Nirmala Sitharaman : Finance Ministers Who Shaped India’s Budget
Feb 01, 2025, 11:27 AM IST
Funds Devolved To States Under 15th Finance Commission Higher: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman stated that the Centre has allocated an additional amount of approximately Rs 30,000 crore as ‘Untied Funds’ under the SASCI-2024-25.
Dec 21, 2024, 09:23 AM IST
India’s Public Sector Banks Clocks 11 Per Cent Growth At Rs 236 Lakh Crore In April-Sep FY25
The operating and net profit for H1 FY25 was Rs 1,50,023 crore (14.4 per cent YoY growth) and Rs 85,520 crore (25.6 per cent YoY growth).
Nov 12, 2024, 19:13 PM IST
Nothing Stops Private Sector From Coming And Doing Business In India: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Sitharaman also stated that corruption has not been an issue in government since the Modi-led administration took office in 2014.
Oct 26, 2024, 08:44 AM IST
FM Sitharaman Meets Bhutanese Counterpart, Reaffirms Development Support And FinTech Ties
The Bhutanese Finance Minister thanked India for extending assistance through the Currency Swap and Standby Credit Facility.
Oct 05, 2024, 19:55 PM IST
Banks To Play Major Role In Making India Developed Nation: FM Sitharaman
She noted that technology is changing the banking landscape as it provides a secure and easy-to-navigate digital banking experience to all customers.
Sep 19, 2024, 17:29 PM IST
ITR Filing 2024: How Many People Filed Taxes For The First Time For AY 2024-25? Check What FM Nirmala Sitharaman Said
The Union Finance Minister also commended that tax notices should be temperate, simple and easy to understand for the taxpayer.
Aug 22, 2024, 17:34 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Meet PSU Banks, RRBs Heads For Performance Review On August 19
The review meeting will also focus on several critical areas. Finance Minister along with other participants will review deposit growth, the credit-to-deposit ratio, and asset quality, which are vital indicators of the banks' health.
Aug 18, 2024, 18:02 PM IST
Taxpayers Can Choose Between Old And New LTCG Regime: FM Sitharaman
The Finance Minister also said that the rate cut in Customs duties on several inputs for leather and textiles is aimed at boosting employment and bringing down costs.
Aug 07, 2024, 20:02 PM IST
Attention Salaried Taxpayers: Want To Save 100 Percent On Your Income Tax? Watch Tips Shared In Viral Video
Content creator Shrinidhi Hande, an analyst and travel blogger from Udupi, Karnataka, posted the satirical video "how to save income tax" on Instagram following the Union Budget presentation on July 23.
Jul 27, 2024, 15:29 PM IST
To The Point: Parliament to witness heated debates as monsoon session begins
To The Point: Today is the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament. The opposition can question the government on many important issues including paper leak.
Jul 22, 2024, 14:48 PM IST