Page 22 - Latest Updates on 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
 "Pilot stage of internship scheme ending soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
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
SBI's digital transformation immensely benefited customers: FM Sitharaman
Congratulating SBI on completing 70 years of service to the nation, she expressed hope that the Bank will continue to innovate and empower as India
Centre to issue new framework to expand GCCs beyond metro cities
Talks ongoing with Fortune 500 firms to set up new centres
 "Centre to issue new framework to expand GCCs beyond metro cities")
International credit rating methods must evolve: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman says India's sovereign rating understates macro strength and urges reform in global rating criteria to unlock more private capital and lower financing costs
 "International credit rating methods must evolve: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Small savings rates unchanged for sixth straight quarter from July 1
Interest rates for the popular PPF and post office savings deposit schemes are also unchanged at 7.1 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively
 "Small savings rates unchanged for sixth straight quarter from July 1")
FM Sitharaman to embark on six-day visit to Spain, Portugal and Brazil
During her June 30-July 5 visit, the finance minister would attend the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) organised by the United Nations
SBI, Indian, Union Bank gain up to 4%; what's driving PSU Banks today
PSU Bank shares in focus: At 10:37 AM; Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 2.4 per cent, as compared to 0.3 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.
 "SBI, Indian, Union Bank gain up to 4%; what's driving PSU Banks today")
India open to 'big, beautiful deal' with US, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
India signals willingness for a broad trade pact with the US ahead of July 9 tariff deadline. But Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said agriculture and dairy sectors remain non-negotiable red lines
 "India open to 'big, beautiful deal' with US, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman nudges public sector banks to push credit growth
After slipping to 12% in FY25, loans growth has fallen below 10%
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman nudges public sector banks to push credit growth")
FM asks PSBs to step up deposit mobilisation, deepen corporate lending
Sitharaman reviews PSB performance, stresses deposit growth, better service, staffing, green lending, MSME credit, and expanded presence in underserved areas
Finance Minister urges PSU banks to boost credit growth, maintain profits
During a meeting to review financial performance of PSBs, Sitharaman asked their chiefs to maintain profitability momentum in FY26, sources said
Govt urges state-run banks to boost lending amid economic growth push
Financial Services secretary M. Nagaraju said banks were also urged to boost credit to small businesses and improve deposit mobilisation, following a review meeting chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Govt urges state-run banks to boost lending amid economic growth push")