Page 15 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman woos UK investors, highlights India's growth, reform push
The Finance Ministry said the roundtable outlined government priorities for sustained growth and investment, backed by policy support shaping the vision of "new India"
 "FM Sitharaman woos UK investors, highlights India's growth, reform push")
Speeding up fast-track mergers: Govt proposes wider scope, action awaited
Company Law experts said listed companies were unable to take the benefit of the fast-track mechanism for mergers with a wholly owned subsidiary since approval of all shareholders was required
 "Speeding up fast-track mergers: Govt proposes wider scope, action awaited")
India's growth trajectory remains strong, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"Our government remains committed to continued reforms, maintaining macroeconomic stability, and ensuring that growth benefits every section of society," she said
 "India's growth trajectory remains strong, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
India's domestic demand big magnet amid US trade tariffs, says Sitharaman
The world has seen depressed growth for over several years; earlier, it was low interest for long and now it's going to be low growth for long
 "India's domestic demand big magnet amid US trade tariffs, says Sitharaman")
Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in London at start of six-day Europe tour
Sitharaman is scheduled to kick-start her UK visit with an in-conversation session at the High Commission of India in London in partnership with the London School of Economics
 "Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in London at start of six-day Europe tour")
Lenders add 25K beneficiaries under Tarun Plus category of Mudra Yojana
As many as 24,557 new borrowers took loan under the Tarun Plus category amounting to Rs 3,790 crore in a short period of four months during FY25
Govt's FY25 capital expenditure may surpass RE of Rs 10.18 trillion
To meet the RE would require a 44 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in capex
 "Govt's FY25 capital expenditure may surpass RE of Rs 10.18 trillion")
US reciprocal tariffs: An opportunity for TN in jolt to US footwear majors
According to industry experts, the higher tariffs on China and Vietnam will turn out to be most beneficial for Tamil Nadu
 "US reciprocal tariffs: An opportunity for TN in jolt to US footwear majors")
No fee for updating nominees in PPF accounts: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Previously, it had been reported that financial institutions were charging a fee for updating or modifying nominee details in PPF accounts
 "No fee for updating nominees in PPF accounts: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
TMC MP links Sunita Williams to Gujarat politics, Sitharaman hits back
TMC MP Nadimul Haque demands Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams and mentions her late cousin Haren Pandya, the former Gujarat minister leader who was assassinated in 2003
 "TMC MP links Sunita Williams to Gujarat politics, Sitharaman hits back")
'Laboured and tortuous': Chidambaram on Sitharaman's explanation on capex
Earlier, Finance Minister Sitharaman said the capital expenditure has not been reduced but has gone up to ₹11.21 trillion for the 2025-26 fiscal, and claims of cuts are misleading
 "'Laboured and tortuous': Chidambaram on Sitharaman's explanation on capex")
FinMin to hold review meeting with banks on Thursday on govt schemes
The meeting will be chaired by the Department of Financial Services secretary M Nagaraju
 "FinMin to hold review meeting with banks on Thursday on govt schemes")
Raising money as important as managing debt: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM says, when it comes to finances of the country there can be no politics
 "Raising money as important as managing debt: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Capex not cut, states got Rs 1.46 trn special assistance in FY25: FM
Sitharaman said that state governments have requested for continuing the scheme and enhancing the outlay for the scheme from time to time. In FY25, a total of Rs 1,53,673 crore was earmarked for this
 "Capex not cut, states got Rs 1.46 trn special assistance in FY25: FM")
Capital expenditure not cut, rises to Rs 11.21 trn for FY26: Sitharaman
Loans to states under the scheme for interest-free 50-year special assistance for capital expenditure has gone up proportionately
 "Capital expenditure not cut, rises to Rs 11.21 trn for FY26: Sitharaman")
India's forex reserves strong, can cover 11 months of imports: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks came after several opposition members raised concerns about the country's financial position, particularly regarding fluctuations in forex reserves
Sitharaman to visit London from Apr 8-10; FTA talks may figure in meetings
The minister would be attending a host of meetings, including India-United Kingdom Economic and Financial Dialogue, in London
FM Sitharaman to launch NITI-NCAER portal on state finances on April 1
The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal aims to enhance data accessibility and provide valuable insights into India's economic landscape at the state level
 "FM Sitharaman to launch NITI-NCAER portal on state finances on April 1")
Panel on non-financial regulatory reforms to begin work soon: Finance secy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech last month had announced creation of a high-level committee for regulatory reforms for a review of all non-financial sector regulations
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FM Sitharaman meets US Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark
The ministry further said that during the meeting, Sitharaman mentioned that India values the growing business engagements between India and US businesses
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