Nirmala Sitharaman: News
01 Feb 2021
Union BudgetNirmala Sitharaman to present 'Budget like never before' shortly
At 11 am, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her third Union Budget. With the minister earlier declaring that this Budget "will be like never before," the expectations of a coronavirus-battered nation are already high.
29 Jan 2021
IndiaSitharaman tables Economic Survey; FY22 GDP growth pegged at 11%
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled the Economic Survey 2021 in the Parliament.
14 Jan 2021
IndiaUnion Budget 2021 on February 1: Here are key expectations
As India hopes to recover from the COVID-19-induced economic crisis, all eyes are now on the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year.
11 Jan 2021
Union BudgetCOVID-19: Budget documents will not be printed this year
For the first time since 1947, the Union Budget documents will not be printed this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Nov 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)'Atmanirbhar' stimulus: Employment, income-tax relief for home-buyers, boost for vaccine
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a fresh economic stimulus to spur economic growth and boost demand.
31 Oct 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Nirmala Sitharaman wanted me out of FinMin, says Ex-Finance Secretary
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on Saturday blamed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for his sudden transfer from the Ministry.
22 Oct 2020
BiharBJP's big Bihar promises: Free coronavirus vaccine; 19 lakh jobs
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released manifesto for poll-bound Bihar. Among the big promises were free coronavirus vaccine for all and an assurance of 19 lakh jobs to seekers.
12 Oct 2020
GSTCentre announces travel payout, festival advance for government employees
To aid the economy, bruised by the coronavirus pandemic, the Centre on Monday announced a few measures for government employees.
24 Aug 2020
ChessFIDE Online Chess Olympiad: R Praggnanandhaa shines for India
15-year-old Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa starred for the nation in the ongoing FIDE Online Chess Olympiad.
13 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiPM Modi launches Transparent Taxation platform for honest taxpayers
In a move aimed at helping honest taxpayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the "Transparent Taxation - Honoring The Honest" platform.
24 Jun 2020
Prakash JavadekarUnion government decides to bring cooperative banks under RBI's supervision
In a move meant to boost depositors' confidence, the Union government has decided to bring all cooperative banks under the supervision of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced in a virtual press conference on Wednesday, after a Cabinet meeting.
20 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiModi launches Rs. 50,000 crore employment scheme for migrant workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scheme to create employment for migrant workers who returned home during the coronavirus lockdown.
18 Jun 2020
Madhya PradeshSitharaman unveils details of PM Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday addressed a curtain-raiser press conference to provide details on the PM Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan.
17 May 2020
Ministry of FinanceSitharaman fifth tranche announcements: All sectors open to private firms
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the fifth and last tranche of the Rs. 20 lakh crore economic package announced by the government to revive the economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
16 May 2020
Space NewsPrivate firms allowed to access ISRO facilities, explore space travel
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will boost private participation in the space sector.
16 May 2020
Narendra ModiStructural reforms in 8 sectors; coal won't be government monopoly
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media on Saturday for the fourth consecutive day to detail the government's economic package to revive the economy.
15 May 2020
Anurag ThakurDay 3: Nirmala Sitharaman announces stimulus for agriculture, allied activities
On the third day of addressing the press on the Rs. 20 lakh crore package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today focused on agriculture and allied activities.
15 May 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsNo action against employers for not paying wages: Supreme Court
Giving a big relief to cash-strapped factory owners, the Supreme Court on Friday junked a circular from Ministry of Home Affairs, which pressurized them to pay full wages to workers, even during the lockdown.
14 May 2020
Narendra ModiWhy Sitharaman's stimulus package has left stock market unimpressed
Domestic stocks plunged on Thursday as the government's stimulus package to revive the economy left investors unimpressed.
14 May 2020
Narendra ModiMigrant workers to get free-food for next two months: Sitharaman
Addressing media for the second straight day on the economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today's announcement revolves around migrant workers, small farmers, street vendors, etc.
13 May 2020
EPFOWith reduced EPF contribution, your take-home salary will now increase
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the details of the Rs. 20 lakh crore stimulus package to help revive the economy.
13 May 2020
Narendra ModiMSMEs to get Rs. 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs. 20 lakh crore package to help the economy, which is suffering due to coronavirus.
13 May 2020
Narendra ModiSitharaman will reveal fine print of economic package at 4pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil details of the bumper economic package, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, at 4 pm today.
17 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiCoronavirus: Stimulus 2.0 in mind, Modi and Sitharaman hold talks
With economic activity coming to a standstill for almost a month due to the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a package that could keep the wheels churning.
09 Apr 2020
Indian EconomyGovernment planning another package to revive growth of coronavirus-stung economy
The government plans to set up a fund with a corpus of Rs. 50,000-75,000 crore to revive industries, that have been battered due to the coronavirus pandemic.
26 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiNirmala Sitharaman announces Rs. 1.7 lakh crore package for poor
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed media on Thursday amid the coronavirus crisis and the lockdown that has been imposed in India for three weeks, starting Wednesday.
24 Mar 2020
India#Coronavirus: India put under complete lockdown for 21-days, declares Modi
The entire country will go under complete lockdown starting midnight for 21 days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday.
24 Mar 2020
IndiaCoronavirus crisis: Government waives ATM withdrawal, bank balance non-maintenance charges
In the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases across the country, the government has waived charges on withdrawals from other bank ATMs and the penalty on failing to maintain minimum bank balance for a period of three months.
24 Mar 2020
IndiaCoronavirus crisis: I-TR filing deadline extended to June 30
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the Indian economy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that an economic package will be rolled out soon.
14 Mar 2020
InfosysMobile phones to get more expensive; GST council raises tax
Mobile phones are expected to become more expensive as the government has raised the rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on them from 12% to 18%.
07 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor's home raided by Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided the home of Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in Mumbai.
06 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Amid Yes Bank crisis, Sitharaman assures depositors' money safe
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday gave assurance to the depositors of cash-starved Yes Bank.
09 Feb 2020
Nitin GadkariVehicle scrappage policy in last lap for Cabinet nod
Months after it was first proposed, the much-delayed vehicle scrappage policy is finally in its last lap of clearance.
01 Feb 2020
Union BudgetOld vs new tax regime: Which one is better?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21.
01 Feb 2020
International Monetary Fund5 big takeaways of Nirmala Sitharaman's budget you should know
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her second Union Budget at a time when the Indian economy is struggling, raising concerns among world bodies like the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
01 Feb 2020
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Budget 2020: Government to sell LIC holdings through IPO
Announcing the Union Budget 2020-21 on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Life Insurance Corporation of India will now be listed on stock exchanges.
01 Feb 2020
Union BudgetUnion Budget 2020: New I-T Regime lowers tax, removes exemptions
In a major development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new simplified tax regime, which is available for those willing to opt out of exemptions and deductions.
01 Feb 2020
ParliamentUnion Budget 2020: Marriageable age for women to be revisited
In what shows the government's intent towards improving the lives of women, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government wants to revise the marriageable age of women, which is set at 18 currently.
01 Feb 2020
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Budget 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman announces 100 new airports by 2024
Presenting her second budget in the Lok Sabha today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about roads, air, and rail transport. She assured that 100 new airports will be developed by 2024.
01 Feb 2020
Narendra ModiBudget 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman reveals three themes of Budget
As she rose to present her second Union Budget today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the budget for the financial year of 2020-21 revolves around three themes: Aspirational India, Economic development for All, and building a Caring society.
