Nirmala Sitharaman

Parliament Budget Session starts on Monday

“Antrix-Devas deal was a fraud against India,” says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press conference on Antrix-Devas issue.

No plans to abolish LTCG tax on equities and mutual funds: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Centre has no plans to abolish the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equities and mutual funds stated the Finance Minister.

Speculations on Cryptocurrencies regulation not healthy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentions that the speculations on the Cryptocurrencies regulations are not healthy.

PM Narendra Modi launches RBI retail direct scheme, Check details here

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a scheme that allows individual investors to buy and sell government assets.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to attend G-20 gathering of health & finance ministers in Rome on October 29

The meeting will be co-chaired by Daniele Franco, Italian Minister of Economy and Finance and Roberto Speranza, Italian Minister of Health.

Indian economic reforms were welcomed by the Biden administration: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

“Particularly the steps taken for the withdrawal of the retrospective tax has been mentioned by the United States Administration as a very positive step,” she said. 

COVID-19 Pandemic is intensifying poverty and disparities, global co-operation required for fast recovery: IMF

"International solid teamwork and quick action are needed to facilitate universal vaccination to derive the pandemic range, narrow divergences, and promote an inclusive recovery everywhere," it said in the communique.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala led delegation meets up with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The news of their gathering was shared by Nirmala Sitharaman’s office on social media platforms.

Preparation for annual budget 2022-2023 starting from October 12: Finance Ministry

The upcoming budget will be the fourth budget of the Modi 2.0 government and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds press conference after addressing 45th GST Council; Check key highlights here

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a media briefing on the outcomes of the 45th GST Council meeting.

GST Council permits several proposals put forth by the Fitment Committee

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has permitted some proposals to be put forth by the Fitment Committee, the council chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Cabinet sanctions the formation of ‘bad bank’ with Rs 30,600 crore for security receipts issued by NARCL

Finance Minister said: "The government guarantee up to Rs 30,600 crore for security receipts issued by the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL)."

It was Congress who sold country’s resources: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Mr Gandhi had trail-blazed the Congress backlash on the government as opposition over the monetisation plan, by quoting that "It helped Prime Minister Narendra Modi sell the country's crown jewels, built over 70 years with public money, to his industrialist friends.  

There will be a credit outreach this year as well: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

She also said that banks need to come with specific plans for all North-Eastern states that would cater to their Logistics and export needs.