 "Who is Nirmala Sitharaman")
Nirmala Sitharaman
Who is Nirmala Sitharaman
Read More
Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Ringing in a new era in the Union Budget season of records and firsts
As FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth straight Budget, the finance ministry marks a new era-shifting the historic exercise from North Block to the modern Kartavya Bhawan
 "Ringing in a new era in the Union Budget season of records and firsts")
Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented on Sunday, Feb 1: Lok Sabha Speaker
The Budget session will start on January 28 and continue until April 2 in two phases. The first phase ends on February 13, with Parliament reconvening on March 9
 "Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented on Sunday, Feb 1: Lok Sabha Speaker")
RBI, North Block may finetune regulations for Viksit Bharat 2047
A report by Knight Frank India said supply-to-demand ratio for affordable housing across the top 8 cities plummeted to 0.36 in 2025 (until June), down from 1.05 in 2019
 "RBI, North Block may finetune regulations for Viksit Bharat 2047")
FinMin to review PSBs' progress on unclaimed deposits on January 14
"The meeting, to be chaired by the Joint Secretary (banking) in DFS, will assess the status of unclaimed deposits transferred to the DEA Fund and the pace of claims settlement across banks
 "FinMin to review PSBs' progress on unclaimed deposits on January 14")
FY27 Budget presentation likely on Feb 1, Economic Survey on Jan 29
Govt is yet to formally announce the dates
 "FY27 Budget presentation likely on Feb 1, Economic Survey on Jan 29")
DEA creates ₹17 trillion PPP project pipeline for 3 years: FinMin
Of the total projects, 232 are related to central ministries and departments, while the remaining 630 are with states and Union Territories
 "DEA creates ₹17 trillion PPP project pipeline for 3 years: FinMin")
Big capex challenge: Few sectors left to absorb infra spending push
With roads and railways nearing capacity limits and aviation largely privatised, the government is turning to ports and shipping to sustain its capex push in FY27
 "Big capex challenge: Few sectors left to absorb infra spending push")
BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026
Plans to invest and hire more but is concerned about global uncertainty
 "BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026")
Centre may set 54.5-55% debt-to-GDP goal for FY27 in Union Budget
While future Budgets will continue to specify annual fiscal deficit numbers, these will now be derived from the debt target rather than serving as the primary target
 "Centre may set 54.5-55% debt-to-GDP goal for FY27 in Union Budget")
States' debt burden and fiscal gaps persist, leaving capital spending muted
10 states with the highest debt to GSDP ratio have debt levels above 30% of GSDP
 "States' debt burden and fiscal gaps persist, leaving capital spending muted")
Business@2025: From tax reforms to trade pacts, a year of course correction
The government moved to steady the economy amid global uncertainty. Crises at IndiGo and BluSmart, meanwhile, underlined the need for tighter oversight and stronger governance
 "Business@2025: From tax reforms to trade pacts, a year of course correction")
Three Bills and a Budget: How the winter session impacts future budgets
Three laws passed in Parliament could boost central revenues, reshape GST cess flows, shift MGNREGA costs to states and create new budget headroom ahead of the 2026-27 Union Budget
 "Three Bills and a Budget: How the winter session impacts future budgets")
From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025
In 2025, Indian women left a decisive mark across governance, security, sports and culture, shaping outcomes, changing policies, breaking records and inspiring millions nationwide
 "From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025")
FM Sitharaman, MoS chair Finance, Corporate Affairs 'chintan shivir'
Senior officers from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and associated departments also attended the event
 "FM Sitharaman, MoS chair Finance, Corporate Affairs 'chintan shivir'")
Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman table the Union Budget on Sunday, February 1?
The Union Budget has been presented on February 1 since 2017, and 2026 will be the first occasion since then that it falls on a Sunday
Securities laws set for reset as FM introduces Bill for unified code
The Code also attempts to decriminalise certain violations which are procedural or technical in nature into civil penalties
 "Securities laws set for reset as FM introduces Bill for unified code")
Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features
According to the government, the existing laws are very old and do not fully match the current markets and technology
 "Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features")
Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs, says Sitharaman
India, she said, only safeguarded its domestic industries against flooding which happens from a "predator"
 "Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs, says Sitharaman")
Bringing down debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt's core focus: Sitharaman
The finance minister stressed that fiscal management remains a priority and must be consistently upheld year after year
 "Bringing down debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt's core focus: Sitharaman")
Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman further noted that India needs further capital infusion into the insurance sector
 "Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM")