Page 4 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Govt to constitute high-level committee on banking soon: FM Sitharaman
We want the committee to tell us what kind of things we need to do so that banking is made available for funding Viksit Bharat, said FM
 "Govt to constitute high-level committee on banking soon: FM Sitharaman")
India-US interim trade pact to help MSMEs join global value chains: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the India-US interim agreement will cut tariffs, boost MSME integration into global value chains, and lower costs for businesses and consumers
 "India-US interim trade pact to help MSMEs join global value chains: FM")
Unclaimed deposit payouts jump to ₹1,000 crore a month, says RBI
Targeted RBI campaigns and incentives have sharply increased the pace of unclaimed deposit settlements, pushing monthly payouts to over Rs 1,000 crore, compared with Rs 100-200 crore earlier, RBI said
 "Unclaimed deposit payouts jump to ₹1,000 crore a month, says RBI")
FM Sitharaman shows adequate caution in drawing up a conservative Budget
It is useful to remember that the miracle economies to our East, the so-called Asian Tigers, sustained high growth for decades by following prudent fiscal policies
 "FM Sitharaman shows adequate caution in drawing up a conservative Budget")
We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM
The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any different, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM")
Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says another round of Customs clean-up soon
 "Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman")
2019 to 2026: Of Sitharaman's saris, weaves and the fiscal fine print
Each drape, border and weave has echoed the fiscal moment-tight seams in lean years, bolder colours in recovery, steadier textures as India's economic story unfolded, measured carefully in six yards
 "2019 to 2026: Of Sitharaman's saris, weaves and the fiscal fine print")
India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman
Trump's steep 50 per cent tariffs last year dented Indian exports by raising landed costs, squeezing exporter margins, and eroding competitiveness in the American market
 "India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman")
Stock Market Close: Sensex swings 1,345 pts intraday, ends 944 pts higher; Nifty tops 25,050
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, February 2, 2026: Fag-end buying was led by Reliance Industries, Adani Ports, BEL, L&T, M&M, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank\
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex swings 1,345 pts intraday, ends 944 pts higher; Nifty tops 25,050")
India-US trade deal major boost for 'Made in India' initiative: FM
Sitharaman expressed gratitude to the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and President Trump following annoucement of the trade deal
 "India-US trade deal major boost for 'Made in India' initiative: FM")
Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman for 'a lot more on disinvestment'
Says IBC amendment Bill will come up in second half of Budget session
 "Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman for 'a lot more on disinvestment'")
Union Budget 2026-27: Strengthening India's long-term growth engines
From a capital markets perspective, the Budget's proposals to deepen the corporate bond market clearly stand out
 "Union Budget 2026-27: Strengthening India's long-term growth engines")
Budget stresses investment for growth, deficit target shows priorities: FM
Interacting with the media after the 2026-27 Budget presentation, Sitharaman also the volatility in gold prices is due to global uncertainty, and many central banks are investing in gold
FY27 Budget to boost manufacturing, infra sectors: Crisil Intelligence
Crisil Intelligence said that the Budget aims to strengthen both manufacturing and services to support the next phase of growth
 "FY27 Budget to boost manufacturing, infra sectors: Crisil Intelligence")
Budget 2026 playbook: Brokerages identify 5 sectors that will benefit most
FM Sitharaman announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies providing global cloud services from India, provided services to Indian customers are routed via an Indian reseller
 "Budget 2026 playbook: Brokerages identify 5 sectors that will benefit most")
From Bangladesh to Nepal: Decoding India's aid to neighbours in Budget 2026
The 2026 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, signalled a clear push to strengthen ties with the neighbouring countries
 "From Bangladesh to Nepal: Decoding India's aid to neighbours in Budget 2026")
Budget 2026 spooks investors as record borrowing raises fiscal risks
Neither equity nor bond investors will likely change their mind after going through the government's latest spending priorities and borrowing plan
 "Budget 2026 spooks investors as record borrowing raises fiscal risks")
From local clusters to global commerce, Budget 2026 puts MSMEs at centre
Budget 2026 sharpens India's self-reliance push with targeted funds, liquidity support and platform reforms to help MSMEs scale, export and anchor future growth
 "From local clusters to global commerce, Budget 2026 puts MSMEs at centre")
Budget 2026 ready reckoner: Fiscal policy change amid global headwinds
To hold the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP, the Centre trims spending and shifts to a debt-anchored framework for greater policy flexibility amid global risks
 "Budget 2026 ready reckoner: Fiscal policy change amid global headwinds")
Budget 2026: Debt-to-GDP ratio to ease by 50 bps to 55.6% in FY27
Experts say announcements focus on sustenance of growth, resilience
 "Budget 2026: Debt-to-GDP ratio to ease by 50 bps to 55.6% in FY27")