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Finance Minister meets IMF MD Georgieva on sidelines of G7 meeting
Sitharaman also met Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong
G20 members agree to have 'globally coordinated understanding' on regulating crypto assets, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman and Reserve Bank of India Governor Shantikanta Das co-chaired a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from member countries during the annual spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank
India remains concerned about global economic outlook, geopolitical environment, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking at the Development Committee Meeting of the World Bank-IMF, Sitharaman urged global financial institutions such as the World Bank to continue working towards the vision of achieving a 'world free of poverty'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exhorts exporters to 'foresee' impact of global slowdown, engage with govt
Nirmala Sitharaman further said that customs authorities at the borders are keeping a tab on both exports and imports
Indian economy has grown to world's 5th largest from 10th in 9 years: FM Sitharaman
Highlighting the numerous achievements of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government since 2014, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the per capita income has more than doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh
Nirmala Sitharaman gives us ‘the first Budget of Amrit Kaal’: What does the term mean?
It is one of the buzzwords of the Union Budget 2023-2024. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned it more than once in her 87-minute speech, as she spoke about a ‘futuristic Amrit Kaal’. The Vedic-era term was first used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 75th Independence Day speech
Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2023 has 'something for everyone'
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her shortest Budget speech so far -- under 90 minutes. But the middle class is not complaining, it has got tax relief. It also focuses on infrastructure push, green economy and more
Who turned up to watch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman present the Budget?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's daughter and relatives sat in the Lok Sabha visitor gallery on Wednesday as she presented the Union Budget for 2023-24. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present, with other Rajya Sabha members, who were seen taking notes
Budget 2023: Do you know who gave the longest Budget speech? Everything interesting about the annual financial statement
All eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she presents her fifth Budget in Parliament. She also holds the honour of delivering the longest Budget speech to date — two hours and 42 minutes
India committed to improve trade facilitation for every stakeholder, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman hailed the 'facelift' given to the existing over century-old buildings of the Customs Department and said it was thoughtfully done and drives inspiration from the Centre's 'Swachch Bharat' campaign
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drops hint that Centre is considering restoring state status to Jammu and Kashmir
Sitharaman was saying this while talking about the distribution of funds to the states by the Centre as per the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission
Pakistani finance minister estimates 'close to three years' for recovery from devastating floods
Ishaq Dar said that losses from the floods were estimated to surpass $32 billion and that the cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure will exceed $16 billion
Nirmala Sitharaman asks women entrepreneurs to take up leadership roles
According to data, the average number of women on boards of domestic companies was 1.03, and 58 per cent of them are independent directors, while 42 per cent are non-independent, she said
Financial inclusion major step towards inclusive growth, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the success of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana since 28 August, 2014 is reflected in terms of opening of over 46 crore bank accounts
PM Modi mourns death of investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, remembers him as 'witty and insightful'
'He was also very passionate about India's progress. His passing away is saddening. My condolences to his family and admirers,' said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also share condolences
There is no collapse in rupee, it is better placed than other global currencies: Nirmala Sitharaman
The Finance Minister's statement came days after Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said that the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar has been lower than other major global currencies
Government watchful of price situation; pointed attack on inflation to continue: Finance Minister
India's fiscal year is from April to March and second half would be from October
New GST rates to be introduced from 18 July: What gets costlier and what's cheaper?
Packaged food, bank cheques, and LED lamps and fixtures will attract more GST. A ropeway ride and orthopaedic alliances will become cheaper
Yashwant Sinha: From key Advani aide to Opposition presidential candidate against BJP
Yashwant Sinha, who served as Finance Minister in the short-lived Chandra Shekhar government and also in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee dispensation, has always carried a rebel streak
Public welfare budget dedicated to overall development of Uttar Pradesh, says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh's finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the budget would be for the welfare of the people and according to the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' (election manifesto)