Page 31 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
RBI Governor Das meets FM Sitharaman ahead of former's term coming to end
The meeting took place at the finance minister's North Block office. Sources said that the meeting lasted around 20 minutes and was considered customary following the MPC meeting
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RBI Guv Das meets FM Sitharaman two days before end of his extended term
The meeting comes just ahead of the extended term of incumbent RBI Governor coming to an end. Das's three-year extended term comes to an end on December 10
Farmers seek low taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM
The two-hour meeting saw a detailed discussion of proposals, aimed at addressing multiple challenges in the agricultural sector, with key demands focusing on financial relief and market reforms
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Q2 GDP showing not a systemic slowdown, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
India's growth slowed to a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent in the July-September period of FY25
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Finance minister Sitharaman to begin pre-Budget consultation from Friday
Sitharaman, who will chair these meetings, will seek their inputs regarding upcoming Budget amid seven-quarter low GDP print of 5.4 per cent in second quarter of the current financial year.
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Sitharaman accuses 'Congress-led MVA govt' of delaying key projects
Sitharaman also questioned the delay in the Aarey car shed construction, part of the Mumbai Metro project. The MVA government had shifted its location after environmental groups opposed
LS passes banking laws amendment Bill allowing 4 nominees in bank accounts
Another proposed change relates to redefining 'substantial interest' for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5 lakh
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PSBs safe, stable, performed exceptionally well in recent years: Sitharaman
Replying to a debate on the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the minister said that all the Public Sector Banks have turned profitable
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Maharashtra CM's name to be declared on eve of govt's swearing-in on Dec 4
Despite the Mahayuti alliance's resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, more than a week has passed, and the alliance has yet to announce its next Chief Minister
Insurance premiums may drop if GST Council decides to reduce taxes: FM
Sitharaman said this while replying to the question on whether GST reduction on health insurance will be a step towards making healthcare more equitable
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Nirmala Sitharaman to move bill to amend banking laws in Lok Sabha tomorrow
As per the schedule issued by the secretariat, Sitharaman is expected to move the Bill further to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and others
Women should take benefits of schemes launched by Centre: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was speaking at a credit outreach programme held in Madhubani, where loans to the tune of Rs 1,121 crore were provided to 50,294 beneficiaries by various banks
FM distributes Rs 1,388 cr in loans at Darbhanga credit outreach programme
Union Finance Minister distributed five copies of the Constitution each in Maithili and Sanskrit to distinguished citizens
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Boost credit flow to allied agri activities: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to RRBs
FM also directed Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank to increase credit flow to fisheries and foxnut (makhana) to realise the full potential of these activities in the region
PM Modi visualises women-led economic growth for India: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was speaking at a credit outreach programme held in the north Bihar town of Darbhanga
Life insurance stocks fall; HDFC Life, SBI Life, Max Financial dip up to 7%
According to the latest data, HDFC Life distributes 65 per cent of its insurance policies through banking channels, followed by SBI Life (60 per cent), Max Life (52 per cent), and ICICI Prudential
 "Life insurance stocks fall; HDFC Life, SBI Life, Max Financial dip up to 7%")
Rs 1,435 crore PAN 2.0 project gets CCEA approval as business identifier
The PAN 2.0 project aims to enable technology-driven transformation of taxpayer registration services and offers several benefits
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How govt navigates headwinds, challenges will shape the FY26 Budget
It will be the second Budget of the Modi 3.0 government and eighth straight Budget for Sitharaman, rare in Indian polity
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FMCG distributors flag deep discounts by quick commerce companies
AICPDF says qcomm firms' deep discounting, predatory pricing put small retailers and distributors under immense pressure
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Indians should not listen to West's diktats to build Brand Bharat: FM
She said in India, families are engaged in making crafts, without denying children the schooling, because unless the craft is learnt very young, a craftsman can never master it