Page 13 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
GST Council to take up rate rationalisation issue in next meeting
A GoM headed by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary is looking into the future of compensation cess beyond March 2026
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Nirmala Sitharaman gets court notice over remarks on AAP leader's marriage
A Delhi court has issued notice to Nirmala Sitharaman over alleged defamatory remarks about AAP leader Somnath Bharti's marriage during election campaign
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Expedite M&As that pose no competition threat: FM Sitharaman to CCI
Antitrust regulator must balance 'regulatory vigilance with a pro-growth mindset', says Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Expedite M&As that pose no competition threat: FM Sitharaman to CCI")
CCI to bring new toolkit for curbing cartels in public procurement
The antitrust watchdog has been concerned over private companies taking advantage of lack of such checks in the systems to form cartels while bidding for public procurement tenders
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet PSB chiefs on Thursday for annual review
The cumulative profits of PSBs surged to a record ₹1.78 trillion in FY25, registering a growth rate of 26 per cent over the previous year. All 12 PSBs saw profits of ₹1.41 trillion in FY24.
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Indo-Pak tensions: PSBs fortified ops in sensitive areas along border
Banks such as Punjab & Sind Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank have asked their circle heads to stay in their zonal offices
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FM asks banks to stay alert, says financial system remains robust
Finance Minister asks banks to ensure uninterrupted banking, cyber vigilance and ATM cash flow amid India-Pakistan tensions; insurers told to speed up claim settlements
AI regulation needs global cooperation, not isolated moves: Sitharaman
Speaking in Milan, Finance Minister calls for common global framework for the technology
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Govt brings draft framework of 'India's Climate Finance Taxonomy'
The finance ministry's draft taxonomy aims to guide climate-aligned investments across power, mobility, buildings, MSMEs and hard-to-abate sectors
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Operation Sindoor: India shall never tolerate terrorism, says Sitharaman
The military strikes were conducted under 'Operation Sindoor' two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians
 "Operation Sindoor: India shall never tolerate terrorism, says Sitharaman")
ITAT body raises concern over high pendency of cases at Delhi Benches
The Bar association claimed that Delhi has the "highest pendency" of cases among ITAT Benches, many involving complex legal issues and high revenue stakes
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India-EU FTA our priority, possible by December-end: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
India has taken a long-term approach towards building its supply chains keeping in mind its strategic strengths and capacities are leveraged, says FM
No Pakistan-related issues discussed: ADB on meeting with FM Sitharaman
Finance Ministry officials also said that there was no discussion on issues related to Pakistan with ADB President and the Italian Finance Minister
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Datanomics: India's investment treaties progress in bits and pieces
Objectives of these agreements are to promote and protect investments through a stable legal environment for investors from both countries
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FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief, Italian FM, discusses economic issues
Sitharaman is in Milan to attend the 58th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Vizhinjam port showcases New India, India bloc may take note: Sitharaman
PM Modi officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday
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'Stay ethical, avoid temptation': FM Sitharaman's advice to UPSC achievers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses 2024 UPSC batch in Chennai, urging officers to uphold integrity, avoid unethical gains and specialise early in their careers
Private sector a trusted partner in development: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
First facilitation centre for PM internship scheme launched in Kolkata
Make UPI robust to prevent disruptions, FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells NPCI
UPI, India's real-time payments system, faced a fourth glitch in more than two weeks on April 12
 "Make UPI robust to prevent disruptions, FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells NPCI")
India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman
The latest Economic Survey had estimated India's GDP growth in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26