Page 5 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman urges farmers to utilise govt schemes for higher profits
Sitharaman added that the government aims to promote rural entrepreneurship to generate jobs in villages
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FHRAI urges FM Sitharaman to restore ITC, delink F&B GST from room tariffs
Hospitality body seeks regularisation of past GST dues, restoration of input tax credit for hotels, and flexibility in F&B taxation linked to room pricing
 "FHRAI urges FM Sitharaman to restore ITC, delink F&B GST from room tariffs")
Sitharaman launches farmers' training, agro-processing centres in Karnataka
Finance Minister is expected to visit the farmers' training and common facility centres for agro-processing to inaugurate them in four districts, including Vijayanagara, Bellary, Koppal, and Raichur
Govt urges Tatas to resolve boardroom dispute to maintain group stability
Tata Trusts dispute focuses on trustee seats on Tata Sons board, group's business direction, and handling minority shareholder Shapoorji Pallonji's planned exit
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More than resilience, economy needs hard-nosed reforms to sustain growth
It is necessary to see the challenge posed by the prevailing situation as an opportunity and respond effectively to make the economy competitive
 "More than resilience, economy needs hard-nosed reforms to sustain growth")
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Ayodhya on two-day visit
Traditional melodies filled the air as her convoy, under tight security, proceeded to Hotel Radisson, before she began her scheduled engagements
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How GIFT City's new forex settlement system can be a game-changer for India
The new real-time foreign currency settlement system situates GIFT City among global financial centres like Hong Kong and Tokyo, with a promise of faster transactions and better liquidity
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Noel, Chandra meet Shah, Sitharaman amid rising tension at Tata Trusts
It is learnt that the govt decided to intervene and called an urgent meeting to help resolve a crisis at the leading business house of the country and deliberate on ''misgovernance'' at Tata Trusts
 "Noel, Chandra meet Shah, Sitharaman amid rising tension at Tata Trusts")
Amit Shah, Sitharaman meet Tata Group trustees amid boardroom dispute
Tata Group trustees, including Noel Tata and N Chandrasekaran, met Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid internal disputes over board appointments at Tata Sons
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Tech must not be weaponised to thwart global progress: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister asks fintechs to focus on trust, safety and financial inclusion
Sitharaman launches foreign currency settlement system at GIFT City
Currently foreign currency transactions usually get settled with a lag of 36 to 48 hours
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Sitharaman launches campaign to return ₹1.84 trn unclaimed financial assets
Most of the locked-up funds are in the form of deposits, insurance, provident fund, and shares, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, calling on officials to ensure they reach the rightful owners
 "Sitharaman launches campaign to return ₹1.84 trn unclaimed financial assets")
India must shape global outcomes, not remain passive spectator: Sitharaman
'Very foundation of the global order is shifting beneath our feet,' says Finance Minister
Private sector sees scope in India as govt maintains capex push: Sitharaman
She said public expenditure has increased significantly in the last five years, and the government remains committed to continuing with capex.
 "Private sector sees scope in India as govt maintains capex push: Sitharaman")
FM proposes 'Pension Sakhis' to drive NPS growth, launches new scheme
FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposed training women as Pension Sakhis to boost NPS enrolments and launched the Multiple Scheme Framework giving subscribers greater flexibility
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FM to kick off nationwide campaign on unclaimed financial assets on Oct 4
The campaign will be inaugurated by the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister on October 4 from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an official statement said
Karur stampede: Nirmala Sitharaman, L Murgan visit injured at hospital
The death toll rose to 41 today, with two more victims succumbing to injuries, while 67 others continue to receive treatment in various hospitals
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate Kautilya Economic Conclave on Oct 3
The fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave will open Oct 3 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurating the three-day event on prosperity in turbulent global times
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FM Sitharaman to inaugurate 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 on Oct 3
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will close the proceedings with reflections on India's foreign and economic policy on October 5
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Efficient administration: GST Appellate Tribunal needs close monitoring
The launch of the GST Appellate Tribunal marks a key reform in India's tax system, but its success will hinge on capacity, efficiency, and fair handling of disputes
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