Page 22 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
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
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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
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'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
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"
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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