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On cryptocurrencies India is choosing to incrementally confuse

If the government decides to ban cryptocurrencies, it is going to have to fight an uphill battle as banning them will lead to a profusion of illegal ways in which people access them.

Ukraine crisis: Crude oil surge a challenge to financial stability, says FM

Brent crude prices shot up to $99.1/barrel from $96/barrel on Monday after the Russia-Ukraine crisis deepened, but it fell to $97.86

Keen to fill vacant posts at regulatory bodies at the earliest: Sitharaman

The Centre had invited applications for the Sebi chairperson's position in October 2021

Lot of buzz, interest in market for LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

On February 13, the state-owned insurer filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi for the sale of a 5 per cent stake by the government for an estimated Rs 63,000 crore

Govt looking into governance lapses that happened at NSE: FM Sitharaman

Earlier this month, Sebi penalised NSE and its former MDs and CEOs, and others for various violations in a case related to the appointment of Anand Subramanian as Group Operating Officer

Allegations of BJP using central agencies against opponents baseless: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman termed the charge of the BJP-led government using central agencies against political opponents as "baseless allegations".

Ukraine situation, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: FM

Russia-Ukraine impact yet to be felt on trade; we are careful that our exporters do not suffer, says FM Sitharaman

Maintain constant vigil on financial sector: FM Sitharaman to regulators

The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) meeting attended by various financial sector regulators comes against the backdrop of rising tension between Russia and the US over Ukraine

Need to separate individual from institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman is in the country's financial capital on a two-day post-Union Budget customary visit

Women reluctant to join company boards, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The remarks come even as the statutes mandate top 1,000 companies to have at least one independent woman director.

'Gabbar Singh Tax' critique of GST a disservice to our institutions: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman termed the Opposition's criticism of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as 'Gabbar Singh Tax' as a knee-jerk reaction which is a disservice to the country's institutions.

Banks will have to be a lot more friendly while serving customers, says FM

Responding to a query on hassle-free loans to startups, she said performance in servicing loans under MUDRA and SVANIDHI has been very good

FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks banks to be more customer-friendly

The minister also made it clear that banks do not have to be lenient on credit underwriting standards by taking any adverse risks on a proposal

Budget 2022 focused on growth revival: Nirmala Sitharaman to industry

The revival of economic growth was the foremost priority of the Union Budget FY23, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt aims sustained recovery; infra spends will have multiplier effects: FM

The government wants to push innovation and the support to help the startups will continue, Sitharaman added.

Need to bridge global infra funding gap: FM Sitharaman at G20 meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised the need for bridging the infrastructure funding gap and developing innovative financing mechanisms for an inclusive growth in the sector.

G-20 meet: FM Sitharaman calls for mechanism to be ready for pandemics

Need methodologies to adapt to new ways of funding, says Sitharaman

Did not expect this from Manmohan Singh, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman said Singh is remembered for having brought India to "fragile five" and rampant inflation during his term

Amid raids on ex-MD, Cong questions silence of PM, FM on NSE's functioning

Ramkrishna hit the headlines after a recent Sebi order said she was steered by a yogi, dwelling in the Himalayas in the appointment of Subramanian as NSE's group operating officer and advisor to MD

Sitharaman seeks quick, fair vaccine distribution to aid global recovery

Sitharaman shared insights on India's policy response to pandemic and suggested that recovery measures have to be built around a long-term vision