Page 30 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
ED restored properties worth Rs 22,280 cr to legitimate claimants: FM
She said Rs 14,131.6 crore worth properties belonging to fugitive Vijay Mallya have been restored to public sector banks
 "ED restored properties worth Rs 22,280 cr to legitimate claimants: FM")
Q2 growth a temporary blip, economy to see better growth: FM Sitharaman
The Indian economy grew 6.7 per cent in the April-June quarter and 5.4 per cent in the July-September period of FY2024-25
 "Q2 growth a temporary blip, economy to see better growth: FM Sitharaman")
Nehru, Indira's policies hurt Indian economy for first five decades: FM
In her nearly 80-minute speech, Sitharaman said the Congress keeps questioning the Sangh Parivar about its role during the freedom movement
Cong anti-women, amended Constitution to help dynasty: FM Sitharaman in RS
She also alleged that it was "anti-woman" for failing to get the women's reservation bill passed when it was in power
BJP prioritises electoral politics over governance: Kharge in RS debate
Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP of twisting and distorting facts, as well as being against reservation
 "BJP prioritises electoral politics over governance: Kharge in RS debate")
Cong 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help family: Sitharaman in RS
She said the amendments were not to strengthen democracy but to protect those in power and strengthen the family
 "Cong 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help family: Sitharaman in RS")
Congress govt prioritised dynasty over democracy: Sitharaman in RS debate
Opening the Rajya Sabha debate on Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused previous Congress-led central governments of suppressing freedom of speech
 "Congress govt prioritised dynasty over democracy: Sitharaman in RS debate")
Sri Lankan prez Dissanayake meets FM Sitharaman to discuss economic ties
Earlier on Sunday, Dissanayake also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
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FinMin asks banks to closely monitor NCLT, NARCL cases to reduce delays
The discussion on cases at NARCL centred on expediting timelines for the resolution of accounts
 "FinMin asks banks to closely monitor NCLT, NARCL cases to reduce delays")
GNPA of PSBs declines to 3.12% in Sep from 14.58% in March 2018: FinMin
During 2023-24, PSBs recorded the highest-ever aggregate net profit of Rs 1.41 lakh crore against Rs 1.05 lakh crore in 2022-23
 "GNPA of PSBs declines to 3.12% in Sep from 14.58% in March 2018: FinMin")
Centre seeks Parliament approval for extra Rs 86,730 crore spending in FY25
The net additional spending, as stated by the government, amounts to Rs 44,183 crore for the financial year ending March 31
 "Centre seeks Parliament approval for extra Rs 86,730 crore spending in FY25")
Retailers urge FinMin and GST Council not to go for higher 35% tax rate
All the gains of the GST regime will be wiped out, with permanent damage to the vast age-old retailer network of India
Reducing debt burden priority for next decade, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that intergenerational debt is mounting on countries, and it is important for the government and industry to work together to manage debt at the national and sub-national levels
PSBs were UPA's ATM for cronies: FM Sitharaman hits out at Rahul Gandhi
Banking sector, especially Public Sector Banks (PSBs), have seen a remarkable turnaround under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said
FM counters Rahul on PSBs, says their turnaround has benefitted everyone
Gandhi alleged on X that the Narendra Modi government has turned PSBs ("lifelines of the masses") into private financiers for only the rich and powerful corporations
Industry must realign itself with political, strategic policies: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the economy has to clawback more to regain its strength after the Covid pandemic
PM Narendra Modi launches LIC's 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' to empower women
LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana to enrol 100,000 women in 12 months
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May RBI grow even taller as institution of trust: Das' parting message
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, who will demit office later today, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their guidance and encouragement
 "May RBI grow even taller as institution of trust: Das' parting message")
Govt mulls bond issue for middle-class, rates could beat retail inflation
The new scheme, likely to be backed by Nabfid, aims to offer retail investors an alternative savings route to equity markets
 "Govt mulls bond issue for middle-class, rates could beat retail inflation")
Fiscal-monetary coordination at its best in last six years: Shaktikanta Das
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das, in a series of posts on X, on his last day of his six-year term as RBI Governor, also thanked the Finance Minister, various stakeholders and his colleagues
 "Fiscal-monetary coordination at its best in last six years: Shaktikanta Das")