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Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26
he second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26")
Decoding a decade-long transformation of defence budgets
Assessing if India can bear a relatively higher expenditure within a constrained fiscal space
 "Decoding a decade-long transformation of defence budgets")
720 million basic savings bank accounts exempt from balance penalty: FM
During FY 202223 to FY 202425, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have collected ₹8,092.83 crore from current account and savings account holders on account of non-maintenance of MAB
 "720 million basic savings bank accounts exempt from balance penalty: FM")
Oil price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation: Sitharaman
n reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the price of both global crude oil and the Indian basket has been on a declining trajectory for the past one year
 "Oil price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation: Sitharaman")
Payments Council of India writes to FM raising concern on Fino CEO arrest
The outreach comes at a time when FM Sitharaman on social media platform X took note of the issue and said she will check on it
 "Payments Council of India writes to FM raising concern on Fino CEO arrest")
Fino Payments Bank backs its MD after GST arrest; FM says she will check
Fino Payments Bank says its MD Rishi Gupta and the bank had no role in alleged GST violations linked to programme managers; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says she will review the issue
 "Fino Payments Bank backs its MD after GST arrest; FM says she will check")
AgriStack could transform farming, but execution will decide its fate
AgriStack, pitched as the "next UPI", could transform farm subsidies, tenant inclusion and soil health - but only if farmer, land and crop data are accurate and trusted
 "AgriStack could transform farming, but execution will decide its fate")
Business Standard Manthan 2026: Global flux drives new growth conversation
Through the day, the Manthan fireside chats and panel discussions sparked a unique debate on making India future-ready through the prism of energy transition, food security, technology, self-reliance
 "Business Standard Manthan 2026: Global flux drives new growth conversation")
India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"AgriStack is a fantastic experiment. I would think the next UPI-like big revolution shall emerge from AgriStack. Now we'll be able to have a clear picture of how much fertiliser is required"
 "India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes
The day's sessions focused on food and energy security, digital markets regulation and the impact of AI on both industry and the creative economy, bringing the two-day summit to a close
 "FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes")
Congress should regret AI Summit protest like Emergency: FM at BS Manthan
Speaking at the BS Manthan, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the demonstration by the Indian Youth Congress has shamed Indians and undermined the efforts of India's youth
 "Congress should regret AI Summit protest like Emergency: FM at BS Manthan")
BS Manthan: Sitharaman flags fund utilisation gap, cautious on China FDIs
FM Sitharaman says political choices affect fund usage, defends calibrated disinvestment, and reiterates cautious stance on Chinese investment and BITs while backing domestic reforms
Nirmala Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi to headline Day 2 of BS Manthan: Schedule
Manthan 2026: Leaders from government, top think tanks and industry will deliberate on India's food and energy security and explore how artificial intelligence can transform the creative sectors
 "Nirmala Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi to headline Day 2 of BS Manthan: Schedule")
Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman
'Too soon to comment on US tariff twist, but India committed to forging more trade deals'
 "Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman")
NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation
Private investment of Rs 5.8 trillion also included in the target
 "NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation")
Banks need to focus on core biz, desist from misselling: FM Sitharaman
On February 11, the RBI had issued draft guidelines on mis-selling, saying banks will have to refund the entire amount for any loss arising due to mis-selling as per an approved policy
 "Banks need to focus on core biz, desist from misselling: FM Sitharaman")
'Too early to comment': FM Sitharaman on impact of US tariff changes
Asked about the impact of tariff changes on the Indian economy, Sitharaman said it is a "bit too soon" to comment
 "'Too early to comment': FM Sitharaman on impact of US tariff changes")
Business Standard Manthan: Road map for making India future-ready
At the third edition of the BS summit, FM Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, will be among the thought leaders to deliberate on India's tremendous relevance across areas in a volatile geopolitical landscape
 "Business Standard Manthan: Road map for making India future-ready")
Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman
From SME funding and services-led growth to tax tweaks and tourism, Nirmala Sitharaman's record ninth Budget signalled where public spending and policy are headed in FY27
 "Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman")
FM calls for tech share, differentiated treatment for low emissions nations
The finance minister stressed that India had increased its commitment towards climate action, increasing its budget allocation from 3.7 per cent of GDP six years ago to nearly 5.6 per cent of GDP now