Page 17 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Growth must mean jobs, value addition and economic stability: Sitharaman
At the launch of A World in Flux, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said India's top priority is quality growth focused on jobs, value addition and sustainability
 "Growth must mean jobs, value addition and economic stability: Sitharaman")
A World in Flux: Sitharaman flags need to reshape institutions for present
At the launch of 'A World in Flux', Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said multilateral institutions are now in limbo and stressed the urgent need to reshape them for today's rapidly evolving world
 "A World in Flux: Sitharaman flags need to reshape institutions for present")
No retrospective change in I-T Bill, only simplification: Baijayant Panda
The old law had become so complicated that even experts couldn't give the clear answer, says Panda
 "No retrospective change in I-T Bill, only simplification: Baijayant Panda")
Slabs, cess, and trade-offs: India's GST faces a fork in the road
With rate slabs ripe for consolidation and the compensation cess at a crossroads, India's GST revamp must balance political economy, revenue stability, and taxpayer fairness
 "Slabs, cess, and trade-offs: India's GST faces a fork in the road")
FM Sitharaman flays tax officials, says OGE issuance delays 'unpardonable'
On Income Tax Day, FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges decisive action on pending tax cases, refunds, and grievance redress, calling for accountability and timely implementation
 "FM Sitharaman flays tax officials, says OGE issuance delays 'unpardonable'")
Parl panel report on new Income Tax Bill, 2025 to be tabled in LS on Monday
The 31-member Select Committee, chaired by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, was appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to scrutinise The new Income Tax Bill, 2025
 "Parl panel report on new Income Tax Bill, 2025 to be tabled in LS on Monday")
Delhi to receive Rs 600 cr Central funds under special assistance scheme
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the funds will be used to accelerate development projects across the city
 "Delhi to receive Rs 600 cr Central funds under special assistance scheme")
From educator to minister, FM Nirmala Sitharaman opens up on her journey
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a candid conversation in Shillong, reflects on her journey in education, personal values, North East development, and governance
 "From educator to minister, FM Nirmala Sitharaman opens up on her journey")
Andhra CM meets Sitharaman; seeks Rs 10,000 cr support for various projects
Naidu requested the central government to grant an additional allocation of Rs 10,000 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme for 2025-26
 "Andhra CM meets Sitharaman; seeks Rs 10,000 cr support for various projects")
GCC revolution needs infra, policy stability, and skilled human capital
The deeper question, however, is whether India's human capital is prepared for a shift up the value chain
 "GCC revolution needs infra, policy stability, and skilled human capital")
Govt to give best of attention to promote GCCs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Sitharaman says the Centre will offer tax, legal and administrative support to boost GCCs in India and guide states to develop hubs in tier 2 cities
 "Govt to give best of attention to promote GCCs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman lauds Meghalaya's inclusive growth, women's empowerment
Reflecting on her visit to the aspirational district of Ri-Bhoi and her engagements in Shillong, she highlighted how Meghalaya's development journey reflects the spirit of PM's vision of Viksit Bharat
 "FM Sitharaman lauds Meghalaya's inclusive growth, women's empowerment")
Pilot stage of internship scheme ending soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that India was a country going through a decade or more of demographic dividend
FM Sitharaman hails Meghalaya's growth, praises full use of SASCI funds
The FM also pointed out key development achievements in the state, including the construction of over 540 km of roads and a five-fold increase in optical fibre coverage since 2014
Globalisation must be tempered to local needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for globalisation that aligns with local requirements, emphasising humanism and ethical practices at the IICA North East Conclave in Shillong
NBFC credit should reach 50% of SCBs' volume by 2047: FM Nirmala Sitharman
The finance minister further said that financial inclusion cannot be used as a pretext for "financial exploitation"
 "NBFC credit should reach 50% of SCBs' volume by 2047: FM Nirmala Sitharman")
India diversifying markets amid trade restrictions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman at the BRICS meeting says India is diversifying markets, focusing on infrastructure-led growth and structural reforms to improve competitiveness and productivity
 "India diversifying markets amid trade restrictions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman discusses bilateral ties with Russian, Chinese counterparts
During a meeting with Anton Siluanov, Finance Minister of Russia, Sitharaman expressed gratitude for the support extended by President Vladimir Putin after the Pahalgam terror attack
Global South should act collectively on key economic challenges: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the meeting is taking place at a defining moment for the Global South, as the world grapples with multiple uncertainties arising from fiscal constraints in several economies
NDB mandate must focus on agility, tech and sustainable growth: Sitharaman
Sitharaman highlighted that this deters long-term investment and delays critical progress in areas like renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure