Page 63 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Emphasis on capex is the highlight of Interim Budget: FM Sitharaman
She also informed the Rajya Sabha that the unemployment rate in rural areas has decreased from 5.3 per cent in 2017 to 2.4 per cent in 2023
 "Emphasis on capex is the highlight of Interim Budget: FM Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman moves Finance Bill 2024 for consideration in Rajya Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday moved the Finance Bill 2024 for consideration in the Rajya Sabha.
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FM Sitharaman tables 'White Paper', blames UPA for 'mountain of bad loans'
The 'White Paper' states that the UPA government failed miserably to facilitate economic activities and created hurdles that held back the economy
 "FM Sitharaman tables 'White Paper', blames UPA for 'mountain of bad loans'")
K'taka CM protests Centre's 'injustice'; 'false narrative', says Sitharaman
Communist Party of India (M) leader and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, along with his Cabinet colleagues, will protest at Jantar Mantar against the Centre's alleged negligence towards southern states
We have been lot more prudent in managing fiscal deficit: FM Sitharaman
The FM also said that retail inflation had declined from an average of 6.8 per cent in April-December 2022 to 5.5 per cent in the corresponding period of April-December 2023
 "We have been lot more prudent in managing fiscal deficit: FM Sitharaman")
FM gave no final decision on foreign varsities in Budget: Kerala Minister
There is a situation prevailing in the country in which the policy approaches of the Centre are being imposed upon states, she said
 "FM gave no final decision on foreign varsities in Budget: Kerala Minister")
Inflation within tolerance, taking steps to check price rise: FM Sitharaman
India's retail inflation has declined from an average of 6.8 per cent in April-December 2022 to 5.5 per cent in the corresponding period of 2023
Leveraging research
India needs to push R&D expenditure
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Paytm CEO meets Union FM Sitharaman, discusses ongoing challenges: Report
The company, earlier said that it filed a specific clarification on Sunday, categorically denying any investigation by the Enforcement Directorate on OCL, our associates, and our management
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India's Interim Budget represents responsible fiscal management: USISPF
According to budget projections, the fiscal deficit for the upcoming financial year (2025) will narrow to 5.1 per cent and GDP growth will remain between 6-7 per cent GDP
LS to discuss Interim Budget; FM Sitharaman to move Finance Bill 2024
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move The Finance Bill, 2024 for its consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday
Claims Centre not releasing funds 'politically-vitiated narrative': FM
Sitharaman added that no Union finance minister can play with the Finance Commission's recommendations
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Best of BS Opinion: Bilateral agreements, Dealing with Uncle Sam & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Interim Budget: Govt allocates Rs 1.18 trillion for Jammu and Kashmir
Due to the effective measures and efforts taken, the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir has significantly improved, Sitharaman added
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Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM
The government's emphasis on increasing capital expenditure will not only boost the investments, but also return a higher GDP growth to lower the debt burden, she said
 "Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM")
Govt seeks LS approval for net additional spending of Rs 78,673 cr in FY25
The proposal involves net cash outgo aggregating to Rs 78,672.92 crore, said the document tabled in the Lok Sabha
Need more 'SBI-sized' banks: Nirmala Sitharaman on India's economic push
Experts suggest that given the economic size of India and its acceleration towards being the third largest economy, at least a couple of banks of global size are required to facilitate the growth
Qualitative improvement
Higher capex will improve growth prospects
Economic reforms implemented 'despite the odds', says FM Sitharaman
Rating agencies must take note of the country's transparent fiscal consolidation path, FM says
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Govt working on scheme to help middle-class buy homes: Manoj Joshi
Inaugurating the real estate association NAREDCO's National Convention, he said real estate is the most critical factor in India becoming a developed nation and reaching a USD 30 trillion economy
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