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Who is Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman

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Who is Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman is a prominent Indian politician and a senior leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently holding the portfolios of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. She is also a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha from Karnataka constituency. She is the first full-time woman Finance Minister of India, a position she assumed in May 2019. Earlier, Indira Gandhi had briefly held the finance portfolio as an additional charge while serving as Prime Minister. Sitharaman presented the government's first Budget of its second term on July 5,
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Current year more challenging amid West Asia crisis concerns: FM Sitharaman

She said the current year is likely to be more challenging due to the escalating conflict in the West Asia, which has heightened regional security concerns

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

A corporate model goes political: Twenty20 may disrupt Kerala politics

Kitex-backed Twenty20 enters Kerala's Assembly polls with NDA, pitching its Kizhakkambalam model as a disruptor in the state's bipolar political landscape

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Sabarimala issue: 'Even God is not safe' in Kerala, alleges FM Sitharaman

"The UDF and the LDF cannot go on like this. Because Kerala's economy is in a very bad state," the finance minister said

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

IBC Bill passed; FM highlights land authorities can join CoC meetings

Parliament passes IBC Bill allowing land authorities in CoC meetings, with around 50,000 homebuyers expected to benefit from pending real estate cases

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

CoC must list reasons for approving resolution plan in new IBC Bill: FM

The amended IBC Bill requires the Committee of Creditors to record reasons for selecting resolution applicants, while introducing timelines for NCLAT and faster approval of plans

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Insolvency law crucial in improving health of banking sector: FM Sitharaman

Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that more than half of the NPAs (Non-Performing Assets) have been recovered by the banks through the resolution process

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman scotches rumours of lockdown like Pakistan

"...The government is taking burden, making sure oil marketing companies (OMCs) will ensure buying more and doing supply, and keeping the supply uninterrupted," she said

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

GST reforms have boosted economy, says FM Sitharaman in Lok Sabha

Sitharaman says rise in auto sales, tractors and cement output shows GST rate cuts supported demand, even as concerns remain over uneven price transmission

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

India riding on reform express, reforms happening with clarity: Sitharaman

She further said there is a trust-based tax administration that is being improved by reducing unnecessary hardship for honest taxpayers

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman

The finance minister emphasised that there is no discontinuation of the said tax exemption

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to joint Parl panel

The Union Cabinet had already okayed the proposed Bill, aimed at further easing the compliance burden on businesses and advancing the government's agenda of decriminalising minor corporate offences

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Kerala did not avail ₹311 cr national disaster mitigation fund: Sitharaman

Sitharaman, who is in charge of the finance and corporate affairs ministries, said a state has to provide the utilisation certificate so that the next round of funds can be released

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

New I-T Act to ease compliance for small taxpayers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister says expanded presumptive taxation and simplified provisions under the new law will reduce compliance burden and litigation for small businesses and professionals

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Ramping up domestic LPG output, says FM Sitharaman

Shipping constraints through the Strait are expected to persist in the near term, with global supply adjustments taking time

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Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures

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Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Sitharaman

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said the modified scheme will incorporate lessons learnt in implementation of the original Stand-Up India scheme

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

₹1 trillion stabilisation fund to give fiscal headroom: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Lok Sabha the Rs 1 trillion Economic Stabilisation Fund will help India respond to global shocks while keeping fiscal consolidation targets intact

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha approves ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after the passage of the supplementary demands

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help India tackle global headwinds: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Economic Stabilisation Fund will create fiscal headroom for India to respond to global shocks such as supply chain disruptions and energy crises

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST