Page 24 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
PM Internship scheme: FM Sitharaman launches mobile app for candidates
I appeal to industry that more companies should come forward and participate in the scheme, says FM
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FM Sitharaman launches dedicated mobile app for PM Internship Scheme
The second round of the project started in January this year under which over 118,000 internship opportunities have been posted by around 327 companies
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Banks wrote off bad loans worth Rs 16.35 trillion in last 10 years: Govt
Replying to another question, Sitharaman said it has been decided by the government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to launch PM Internship Scheme app on Monday
The FM will also launch the first facilitation centre for the Internship Scheme being set up in Kolkata by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry
'Secessionist sentiments': FM Sitharaman slams DMK over ₹ symbol change
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed Tamil Nadu's move to replace the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the 2025-26 state Budget logo, calling it a threat to national unity
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Removing high-cost debt has lowered borrowing cost: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman's comments came in the backdrop of the government's target of bringing down the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 per cent by 2030, from the current 57 per cent
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FM Sitharaman tables Manipur Budget with total expenditure of Rs 35K cr
The state, currently under President's rule, has seen an increase of 9 per cent in the total capital outlay to ₹7,773 crore over the current financial year ending March 2025
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India eyes strong trade deal with US, aims to double trade: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that amid a growing global tariff war, India will have to move smartly to guard against dumping of goods from nations that are facing higher US tariffs
Very close to decision on reducing GST rates & slabs: Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking on the ongoing efforts to simplify the GST structure, Nirmala Sitharaman said, 'We are very close to closing in on a final call on the reduction in GST rates and slabs'
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Indian banks must continue to innovate, boost efficiency: Finance Minister
The finance minister virtually inaugurated 70 branches across India, 501 women customer service points, coinciding with the International Women's Day
WTO compliant trade tariffs meant for national development: FM Sitharaman
Reacting to a query in defence of 100 per cent trade tariffs on some US imports, the finance minister said that tariffs are legitimate instruments
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Will keep India's interests on top in US trade talks: FM Sitharaman
Says govt seized of potential reciprocal tariff problems
India is closely monitoring trade talks with US, says FM Sitharaman
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in the US for discussions aimed at safeguarding Indian exporters' interest
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Don't be mere spectator, grab global opportunities: PM Modi to industry
The PM also pressed the point that India remains a growth engine for the global economy and that it has proven its resilience in challenging situations
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Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0: Govt working to boost trust-based governance, says FM
Govt plans to bring Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 provisions, said FM Sitharaman at a post-Budget webinar on 'Regulatory, Investment and EODB reforms'
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Govt committed to easing regulations, boosting export economy: Sitharaman
In her 2025-26 Budget speech, the minister had announced that a high-level committee for regulatory reforms will be set up for a review of all non-financial sector regulations
Footwear major Bata India bats for footwear PLI to boost output, exports
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a focus product scheme for the footwear sector in her Budget 2025 speech last month
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Best of BS Opinion: India needs to recalibrate in a changing world order
Today's editorials and columns look at the world through the lens of relationships, and how they don't always turn out as intended
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Sitharaman urges civil accounts officers to simplify Govt's annual accounts
She said that since a lot of digital integration has already taken place with the states, more research can be carried out based on the data set available with the CGA
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BS Manthan highlights: US protective of its top dog status, it feels beleaguered, says Suman Bery
Business Standard Manthan highlights: Catch all the latest developments from the summit here
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