Page 58 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Jharkhand bearing brunt of migration, lawlessness, corruption: Sitharaman
Eastern India can become the engine of growth for the country with the restoration of industries, she said
 "Jharkhand bearing brunt of migration, lawlessness, corruption: Sitharaman")
Net worth of CPSEs increased by 82% in 9 years, says finance minister
Sitharaman said the market capitalisation of 12 listed public sector banks (PSBs) has surged by 2.95 times in the past three years to Rs 16.12 trillion as of March 31, 2024
 "Net worth of CPSEs increased by 82% in 9 years, says finance minister")
PSUs not in disarray, but thriving under Modi regime, says Sitharaman
Rebutting allegations by the Congress party that state-owned companies are in a disarray, Sitharaman said such claims are a textbook example of the pot calling the kettle black
GST helped states earn 24% more than the old regime: FM Sitharaman
She praised the new tax system for being pro-poor and beneficial to 4.4 million small taxpayers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
 "GST helped states earn 24% more than the old regime: FM Sitharaman")
Govt adopted pro-poor approach in GST implementation: FM Sitharaman
"This demonstrates that the Centre & States, collectively, through better tax administration, are able to collect the same revenue with a lower burden on our taxpayers," she said
 "Govt adopted pro-poor approach in GST implementation: FM Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman swears in Justice (Retd) Mishra as 1st President of GSTAT
Mishra's appointment marks the beginning of the operationalisation of the GSTAT, a crucial body for resolving GST-related disputes
 "FM Sitharaman swears in Justice (Retd) Mishra as 1st President of GSTAT")
Global cues, tax clarification, Gift Nifty: Key triggers for Nifty on May 6
All you need to know before Sensex, Nifty opens for trade on Monday, May 06: Gift Nifty hints at gap-up open; FM dismisses buzz of changes in capital gains tax and Q4 results.
 "Global cues, tax clarification, Gift Nifty: Key triggers for Nifty on May 6")
Economy will regress into 'fragile five' if Cong manifesto implemented: FM
Citing the case of Congress-ruled Karnataka, Sitharaman said they (Congress) attempted to implement the promises made during the state polls despite knowing that they had no funds
 "Economy will regress into 'fragile five' if Cong manifesto implemented: FM")
FM's clarification on capital gains tax could see markets recover on Monday
Ambareesh Baliga, an independent market analyst believes the markets want 'more of the same' in terms of income tax-related policies - continuity amid a stable regime
 "FM's clarification on capital gains tax could see markets recover on Monday")
Strong capex, domestic demand behind India's growth performance: IMF
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the interim budget, proposed to raise the capital expenditure target by 16.9 per cent to a record Rs 11.11 trillion for FY24-25
 "Strong capex, domestic demand behind India's growth performance: IMF")
UPA tenure lost decade, India's growth not arithmetic inevitability: FM
Chidambaram recently told PTI that India will become the third-largest economy in the world regardless of who becomes the PM
India needs stable govt to achieve goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047: FM
'We have to make efforts, so the GDP grows, and the benefits reach to all. GDP growth doesn't happen automatically; efforts are required at micro and macro levels and on the ground,' she said
LS election phase 2: FM Sitharaman, Rahul Dravid among early voters
Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm
 "LS election phase 2: FM Sitharaman, Rahul Dravid among early voters")
Inheritance tax may nullify decade of progress, says FM as she casts vote
Sitharaman also said that the inheritance tax directly impacts the middle class and aspirational class
 "Inheritance tax may nullify decade of progress, says FM as she casts vote")
Congress plans to target middle class with inheritance tax: Sitharaman
Sam Pitroda argued that his remarks were merely a discussion on policies in the US and not a proposal for India
 "Congress plans to target middle class with inheritance tax: Sitharaman")
Chandrasekhar writes to FM over unpaid dues to Kerala's govt employees
Training guns at the CPI (M) government, Chandrashekhar stated that for several months, the salary of pensioners has not been paid by the Kerala government
 "Chandrasekhar writes to FM over unpaid dues to Kerala's govt employees")
Lot of people coming back to India to establish business: FM Sitharaman
According to her, reverse migration has started in which a lot of people, who have a global footprint, are finding businesses, professions and careers to be built in India
Govt aims to make India attractive for manufacturing, services: Sitharaman
She was responding to a query on American tech billionaire Elon Musk postponing his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
BJP may bring back electoral bonds after 2024 elections: FM Sitharaman
Electoral bond issue: Finance Minister Sitharaman said electoral bonds could be reintroduced with improvements for transparency and stakeholder consultations if BJP came back to power after the ongoin
 "BJP may bring back electoral bonds after 2024 elections: FM Sitharaman")
BJP wants to continue loot: Cong on Sitharaman's remarks on electoral bonds
The Congress has alleged that the electoral bonds data has exposed "corrupt tactics" of the BJP such as quid pro quo and grant of "protection" to companies against donations
 "BJP wants to continue loot: Cong on Sitharaman's remarks on electoral bonds")