Page 132 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Lot of buzz, interest in market for LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
On February 13, the state-owned insurer filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi for the sale of a 5 per cent stake by the government for an estimated Rs 63,000 crore
 "Lot of buzz, interest in market for LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Govt looking into governance lapses that happened at NSE: FM Sitharaman
Earlier this month, Sebi penalised NSE and its former MDs and CEOs, and others for various violations in a case related to the appointment of Anand Subramanian as Group Operating Officer
 "Govt looking into governance lapses that happened at NSE: FM Sitharaman")
Allegations of BJP using central agencies against opponents baseless: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman termed the charge of the BJP-led government using central agencies against political opponents as "baseless allegations".
Ukraine situation, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: FM
Russia-Ukraine impact yet to be felt on trade; we are careful that our exporters do not suffer, says FM Sitharaman
 "Ukraine situation, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: FM")
Maintain constant vigil on financial sector: FM Sitharaman to regulators
The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) meeting attended by various financial sector regulators comes against the backdrop of rising tension between Russia and the US over Ukraine
 "Maintain constant vigil on financial sector: FM Sitharaman to regulators")
Need to separate individual from institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman is in the country's financial capital on a two-day post-Union Budget customary visit
 "Need to separate individual from institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Women reluctant to join company boards, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The remarks come even as the statutes mandate top 1,000 companies to have at least one independent woman director.
'Gabbar Singh Tax' critique of GST a disservice to our institutions: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman termed the Opposition's criticism of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as 'Gabbar Singh Tax' as a knee-jerk reaction which is a disservice to the country's institutions.
Banks will have to be a lot more friendly while serving customers, says FM
Responding to a query on hassle-free loans to startups, she said performance in servicing loans under MUDRA and SVANIDHI has been very good
FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks banks to be more customer-friendly
The minister also made it clear that banks do not have to be lenient on credit underwriting standards by taking any adverse risks on a proposal
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks banks to be more customer-friendly")
Budget 2022 focused on growth revival: Nirmala Sitharaman to industry
The revival of economic growth was the foremost priority of the Union Budget FY23, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Budget 2022 focused on growth revival: Nirmala Sitharaman to industry")
Govt aims sustained recovery; infra spends will have multiplier effects: FM
The government wants to push innovation and the support to help the startups will continue, Sitharaman added.
Need to bridge global infra funding gap: FM Sitharaman at G20 meet
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised the need for bridging the infrastructure funding gap and developing innovative financing mechanisms for an inclusive growth in the sector.
G-20 meet: FM Sitharaman calls for mechanism to be ready for pandemics
Need methodologies to adapt to new ways of funding, says Sitharaman
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Did not expect this from Manmohan Singh, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said Singh is remembered for having brought India to "fragile five" and rampant inflation during his term
Amid raids on ex-MD, Cong questions silence of PM, FM on NSE's functioning
Ramkrishna hit the headlines after a recent Sebi order said she was steered by a yogi, dwelling in the Himalayas in the appointment of Subramanian as NSE's group operating officer and advisor to MD
 "Amid raids on ex-MD, Cong questions silence of PM, FM on NSE's functioning")
Sitharaman seeks quick, fair vaccine distribution to aid global recovery
Sitharaman shared insights on India's policy response to pandemic and suggested that recovery measures have to be built around a long-term vision
NARCL to help reduce banking stress, kick-start credit cycle: RBI article
The cross-country evidence suggests that if the logistical and financial challenges are carefully navigated, experiments of centralised bad bank can have more hits than misses: RBI article
 "NARCL to help reduce banking stress, kick-start credit cycle: RBI article")
Initiate next generation reforms to improve ease of doing biz: FM asks Sebi
The minister's remarks come against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve deciding to tighten its monetary policy after a long period of easy money regime
 "Initiate next generation reforms to improve ease of doing biz: FM asks Sebi")
Decision on issuance of green bonds next month, says RBI Governor
The Budget had indicated that green bonds are part of the overall borrowing for the next financial year
 "Decision on issuance of green bonds next month, says RBI Governor")