Page 14 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
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
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Finance secretary Seth to lead Indian delegation as FM cuts short US visit
"Finance secretary and secretary DEA Ajay Seth shall represent India in the absence of FM," a senior finance ministry official said
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Sitharaman cuts short US, Peru visit after Pahalgam terror attack
Sitharaman arrived in the US on Sunday for a six-day visit, after which she was scheduled to travel to Peru for a five-day trip
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Threefold rise in trade restrictions since 2019: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking at the Stanford University, the FM flagged a threefold increase in trade restrictions since 2019 with both advanced and emerging economies striving to protect domestic production and jobs
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Bold reforms, capacity boosts key to India's growth in next two decades: FM
Last two Union Budgets have laid the groundwork for this transformation, with a clear multi-sectoral policy agenda, she said, while speaking at Hoover Institution at Stanford University California
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FM Sitharaman meets business leaders in San Francisco, discusses investment
Sitharaman arrived in San Francisco Sunday as she began her 11-day trip to the US and Peru with an interaction with the Indian diaspora in the Californian city
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No question of fiscal deficit going out of control: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman's comment comes at a time when forecasting agencies have pared down their FY26 growth estimates for India amid growing global uncertainty
We hope to sign first phase of bilateral pact with US by Oct: FM Sitharaman
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to launch talks for a bilateral trade deal amid the lurking fear of reciprocal tariff being imposed by Washington
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First phase of India-US trade deal likely by fall this year: Sitharaman
Addressing the Indian diaspora in San Francisco, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the issue of reciprocal tariff is part of a broader trade negotiation strategy
Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in San Francisco for five-day US visit
She will participate in an event featuring the Indian diaspora in San Francisco and interact with the Indian community settled there
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FM Sitharaman to attend G20, IMF-World Bank meets during US, Peru visit
As part of the US visit, she would land in San Francisco to deliver a keynote address at the Hoover Institution at the Stanford University on April 20
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Sitharaman to assess RRB consolidation as 'One state-one RRB' takes effect
According to sources, the Finance Minister is scheduled to hold a meeting with RRBs and review various issues including consolidation
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India to navigate global disruptions with policy agility: FM Sitharaman
Speaking at the 150th anniversary celebration of the BSE, Sitharaman acknowledged the risks posed by "tariff wars" but expressed confidence in India's resilient economy
FinMin sets Rs 17.31 trillion MSME lending target for PSBs in FY26
MSME lending target for PSBs raised 19.5%
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India bets on policy agility to beat global supply chain woes: Sitharaman
The finance minister praised the resilience of India's financial markets amid global uncertainties and commended the growing confidence of retail investors
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges Austrian firms to harness India opportunity
Lays out priority areas like digital tech, infra, RE among others to enhance ties
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FM Sitharaman invites Austrian firms to invest in emerging sectors in India
Stressing that India has the manufacturing base and scale, she said, several Austrian companies have set up capability centres in India to leverage the excellent digital and IT talent in India
'Eagerness' on both sides to conclude India-UK FTA: FM Sitharaman
Areas for collaboration on defence were also identified, with the finalisation of the India-UK Defence Industrial Roadmap set to strengthen ties
UK to support India in the internationalisation of rupee currency
The FM is currently in the UK for the 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue between the two countries
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India to be 6th largest insurance market by 2032, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman in a tweet highlighted decriminalisation and reduction in compliance burden for businesses and individuals among reforms undertaken by the government in the last ten years