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GST decriminalisation decisions mark shift to trust-based governance: CII

Industry body CII on Sunday described the GST Council's decisions to decriminalise certain offences and rationalise enfo

Business Standard 1 Nov 2026 3:42 pm

Verified: Video Does Not Show Nirmala Sitharaman

A video purportedly showing Parakala Prabhakar, husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, criticising her ha

newsmobile 31 Oct 2026 9:37 am

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on IDBI bank sale row; FM Sitharaman hits back

Amid the IDBI bank disinvestment row, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed solidarity with the employees and quest

Business Standard 31 Oct 2026 12:20 am

Sitharaman says NDA revived IDBI Bank after UPA-era bad loan crisis

In response to Rahul Gandhi's opposition to IDBI Bank's privatisation, Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the successful recove

The Economic Times 30 Oct 2026 11:51 pm

Centre sets up high-level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Centre has constituted a high-level committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat t

bhaskarlive 30 Oct 2026 9:33 pm

Indian Finance Minister Meets Russian Ambassador to Discuss Bilateral Trade and Investment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov discuss enhancing economic cooperation and trade

Daily Kiran 30 Oct 2026 8:02 pm

Rahul Gandhi questions IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Sitharaman accuses Congress of mismanagement

The proposed disinvestment of IDBI Bank has triggered a fresh political face-off between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi an

India TV 30 Oct 2026 7:25 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, discusses India-Russia trade and economic cooperation

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov in New

devdiscourse 30 Oct 2026 6:31 pm

FM Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on IDBI Bank stake sale

FM Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on IDBI Bank stake sale New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on

Mangalorean 30 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

IDBI Bank Sale To Fairfax: Nirmala Sitharaman Counters Rahul Gandhi's Opposition

The proposed sale of IDBI Bank has triggered a fresh political confrontation between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sith

Oneindia 30 Oct 2026 2:25 pm

IDBI Bank divestment: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Congress, UPA govt used banks, financial institutions as personal entities

Responding to Rahul Gandhis criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 2:20 pm

IDBI Bank Handed To Us In Bad Shape: Nirmala Sitharaman Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi

The response came a day after Rahul Gandhi opposed the government's decision to sell IDBI Bank to Canadian company Fairf

NDTV 30 Oct 2026 12:58 pm

Political Clash Erupts Over IDBI Banks Strategic Disinvestment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman counters Rahul Gandhis claims on IDBI Banks disinvestment amid rising political tens

Daily Kiran 30 Oct 2026 12:56 pm

Tata Sambhar, Aunty: TMC MP Mahua Moitra Makes Sexist Jibes At Nirmala Sitharaman, Borderline Mocks Tamils

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has drawn criticism for using the word Sambhar in a mocking post targeting Unio

The Commune Mag 30 Oct 2026 10:49 am

Govt issues clarification on strategic restructuring process of IDBI Bank

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The government on Friday issued a clarification on the process of 'strategic res

bhaskarlive 30 Oct 2026 9:15 am

Netizens Call Rahul Gandhi As

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is once again dominating Indian social media, this time under the mocking moniker

The Commune Mag 29 Oct 2026 9:41 pm

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh seeks enhanced central assistance from Sitharaman

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi recently. They

The Economic Times 29 Oct 2026 9:36 pm

Hosted at Amit Shahs Residence: Rahul Questions Nirmala Sitharaman Over Tata Group Dispute

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sparred on X over the ongoing Tata Sons leade

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 6:25 pm

Tata is an institution of integrity: Congress's Pramod Tiwari defends Rahul Gandhi's remarks, aims at Finance Minister

Defending Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the controversy surrounding the Tata Group,

devdiscourse 29 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Rahul Gandhi politicising commercial and legal matters: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Tata group, accusing him of politicisati

The Economic Times 29 Oct 2026 2:24 am

FM spars with Rahul after his Tata Group being criminally destroyed remark

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi traded sharp exchanges on social media over infight

The Hindu Businessline 28 Oct 2026 9:24 pm

'Zero Check Karlo Bhai': Piyush Goyal mocks Congress with AI-generated swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday shared an AI-generated image targeting

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 9:13 pm

Tata Sons feud draws Rahul Gandhi, Nirmala Sitharaman into public spat

The exchange marks a rare public intervention by senior political leaders in the leadership dispute at Tata Sons, the ho

Livemint 28 Oct 2026 8:29 pm

Rahul Gandhi questions FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Tata row, seeks answers on meeting at Amit Shahs residence

Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns over a meeting between Tata Trusts and Home Minister Amit Shah. He questioned the motiv

The Economic Times 28 Oct 2026 7:00 pm

Rahul Gandhi says Tata being criminally destroyed; Nirmala Sitharaman hits back, says refrain from seeing ghosts

Rahul Gandhi's remarks come amid a dispute over Tata Sons' leadership after Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata challenged th

Livemint 28 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Sitharaman slams Rahul over Tata remarks, warns against spreading distrust

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit out at Rahul Gandhi over his comments on Tata issue, saying the Con

Business Standard 28 Oct 2026 6:12 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata comment, says Congress leader spreading distrust, toxicity

Accusing Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly decrying the successes of Indian industry and entrepreneurs, Nirmala Sitharaman said

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 5:34 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Rahul Gandhi over criminally destroying Tata remarks

Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Rahul Gandhi for alleging the Tata group was being criminally destroyed. She accused him o

The Economic Times 28 Oct 2026 3:47 pm

Piyush Goyal discusses trade, investment ties with Liechtensteins Prince Alois

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Liech

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 11:50 am

Find Legal Recourse to SIR Issue, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Regarding the SIR issue, Nirmala said an investigation was under way at the Supreme Court-level, based on complaints rai

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2026 7:57 am

Nirmala Sitharaman, Jayant Singh meet Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois during his state visit to India

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State Jayant Singh met Hereditary Prince Alois of Liecht

devdiscourse 27 Oct 2026 7:55 pm

CBIC Says GST Officers Must Prove Tax Evasion Intent to Invoke Fraud Provisions

The Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, decided to scrap arres

Deccan Chronicle 27 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says RBI aims to prevent sudden fluctuations in rupee value

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was taking measures to prevent sudd

newspoint 27 Oct 2026 10:08 am

Liechtenstein Prince Alois accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the

bhaskarlive 27 Oct 2026 9:28 am

India is working hard to reduce fiscal deficit, says Nirmala Sitharaman

She asserts that many leading global organisations acknowledge that India is making the most creditworthy efforts to red

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 11:21 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms govt's fiscal discipline push, puts public debt target at 50% of GDP by 2030

FM Sitharaman linked the government's broader economic priorities -- fiscal consolidation, inflation management and curr

The Economic Times 26 Oct 2026 4:00 pm

Centre committed to reducing fiscal deficit, as evidenced by annual budgets: Nirmala Sitharaman

Addressing concerns about the national debt, she said that since the post-Covid period, every nation has faced debt chal

The Hindu Businessline 26 Oct 2026 3:48 pm

Centre committed to reducing fiscal deficit, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Centre is committed to reducing the fiscal deficit, as evid

Business Standard 26 Oct 2026 3:47 pm

UPI now handles nearly 80 crore transactions daily: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

UPI now handles nearly 80 crore transactions daily: FM Nirmala Sitharaman New Delhi: Indias Unified Payments Interface (

Mangalorean 25 Oct 2026 8:28 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights Data Centers as Key to Digital Era at RBI Launch

Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the importance of data centers for Indias digital future during the RBIs new facility inau

Daily Kiran 25 Oct 2026 6:31 pm

UPI handles nearly 80 crore transactions daily, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the impressive growth of India's digital payments ecosystem. The U

The Economic Times 25 Oct 2026 5:51 pm

FSDC flags AI boom, rising global bond yields as financial stability risks

The FSDC, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, called for stronger financial safeguards amid geopolitical unc

Business Standard 23 Oct 2026 11:28 pm

Call for human chain at Tank Bund to demand scrapping of SIR

Hyderabad: Political economist Parakala Prabhakar, husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has urged peopl

The Siasat Daily 23 Oct 2026 6:54 pm

'Fearing freedom': Shiv Sena(UBT) criticises Centre over CJP activists' arrest in 'Saamana'

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Friday accused the BJP government at the Ce

bhaskarlive 23 Oct 2026 9:53 am

Indian Finance Minister Meets Chilean Delegation to Strengthen Bilateral Trade

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses strengthening bilateral trade with Chilean representatives and explores ne

Daily Kiran 22 Oct 2026 8:08 pm

Indias economy resilient despite global uncertainties: Top official

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Anuradha Thakur on Tuesday highlighte

bhaskarlive 20 Oct 2026 2:18 pm

MHA warns of fake welfare scheme ads using deepfake videos of PM Modi, CMs and ministers

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a warning concerning increasing financial frauds through deepfake videos. These

The Economic Times 19 Oct 2026 9:08 pm

RBI's 'Samvad 2026' kicks off, focuses on monetary policy, AI and financial stability

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday inaugurated 'Samvad 2026', an internat

bhaskarlive 19 Oct 2026 4:56 pm

Industry backs RBI, govt measures to support rupee, attract long-term capital

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Industry body ASSOCHAM on Monday backed recent measures taken by the Reserve Ban

bhaskarlive 19 Oct 2026 4:27 pm

Ease Of Liquidity Weakening Domestic Equity Indices: Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister also said that the recent weakness in India's stock market is partly linked to the ease with which

Deccan Chronicle 19 Oct 2026 3:55 pm

Govt issues clarification on legislative developments concerning its shareholding in IDBI Bank

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The government on Saturday issued a clarification on the legislative development

bhaskarlive 17 Oct 2026 9:28 am

For global trades sake, hope our US deal is inked soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent

The Economic Times 17 Oct 2026 5:00 am

FM Sitharaman pushes municipal bonds for urban funding amid rising borrowing costs

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for strengthening municipal finances and expanding bond-based

devdiscourse 16 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable cities

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She p

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 8:24 pm

China says ready to address each other's concerns after Sitharaman flags trade barriers

China said it was ready to work with India to allay its concerns of rising trade imbalance. Finance Minister Nirmala Sit

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

China's non-tariff barriers biggest hurdle for Indian exports: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says China has denied market access to Indian products despite repeated requests, wh

Business Standard 16 Oct 2026 7:46 pm

Sitharaman, JBIC chief discuss clean energy, critical minerals and supply chains

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently met with JBIC Governor Kazuhiko Amakawa to discuss collaboration. They focu

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 5:43 pm

India and Japan to Enhance Cooperation in Clean Energy, Semiconductors, and Critical Minerals

Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses expanded collaboration with Japan in clean energy and technology se

Daily Kiran 16 Oct 2026 5:03 pm

India wants to promote rupee trade settlement to help partner facing hard currency shortage: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is promoting rupee and local-currency trade settlements to help countries

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 2:14 pm

India wants to push rupee trade to help forex-starved nations: Sitharaman

India wants to promote trade settlements in rupee to help partner countries facing a shortage of hard currencies so that

Business Standard 16 Oct 2026 2:08 pm

Trade Barriers A Hurdle To China-India Ties: Nirmala Sitharaman

India-China ties plunged into a deep freeze in 2020 after a deadly border clash.

NDTV 16 Oct 2026 1:40 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman invites World Steel Association to open office in India

Indias rising steel production and infrastructure-led consumption are strengthening its role in the global industry, eve

The Hindu Businessline 16 Oct 2026 1:28 pm

FM Sitharaman hails India-EU trade deal at Munich Leaders Meeting

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the proposed Indo-U.S. trade agreement has been a hard and very rigorously

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 12:26 pm

Non-tariff barriers are biggest hurdle in India-China trade, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India-U.S. trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, in the interest of global trade and bilateral economic ti

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 12:03 pm

Non-tariff barriers are biggest hurdle in India-China trade, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India-U.S. trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, in the interest of global trade and bilateral economic ti

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 12:03 pm

Non-tariff barriers biggest hurdle in India-China trade: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Non-tariff barriers remain the single biggest obstacle in trade ties between India and China, Union Minister for Finance

devdiscourse 16 Oct 2026 11:19 am

FM Sitharaman pushes for early India-US trade deal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for an early conclusion of

bhaskarlive 16 Oct 2026 10:32 am

China's trade barriers biggest hurdle in bilateral ties, says Nirmala Sitharaman; flags $100 billion deficit

Nirmala Sitharaman has identified China's constraints on Indian exports as a crucial hindrance to trade advancement. The

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 9:37 am

FM holds bilateral talks with UK, Swiss, Japanese counterparts in Bangkok

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the UK, Switzerland a

Business Standard 15 Oct 2026 11:07 pm

World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs, says FM Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of private capital in creating jobs and boosting productivity during her ad

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2026 10:37 pm

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets UK Chancellor John Healy in Bangkok to Strengthen Economic Ties

Nirmala Sitharaman and John Healy discuss enhancing economic relations at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok. Indian

Daily Kiran 15 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

FM Sitharaman meets UK Chancellor in Bangkok, 14th India-UK Financial Dialogue set for December 2026

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Ba

devdiscourse 15 Oct 2026 11:33 am

IDBI Bank shares tank over 7 pc as govt clears Rs 52,878 crore stake sale to Fairfax

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) IDBI Bank shares on Thursday declined more than 7 per cent in morning trade afte

bhaskarlive 15 Oct 2026 10:29 am

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Attends IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

Nirmala Sitharaman engages in key financial discussions at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok, focusing on global ec

Daily Kiran 15 Oct 2026 10:23 am

'INDI alliance parties ruined PSBs': Sitharaman responds to Akhilesh's 'Season End Sale' remarks on IDBI-Fairfax deal

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed Akhilesh Yadav's criticism regarding the IDBI Bank-Fairfax deal and mentio

The Economic Times 14 Oct 2026 10:14 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman heads to Bangkok for IMF and World Bank annual meetings

Her five-day itinerary includes discussions with global finance leaders, bilateral meetings with counterparts and sessio

The Hindu Businessline 14 Oct 2026 4:40 pm

FM Sitharaman to attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to undertake an official visit to Ba

bhaskarlive 14 Oct 2026 3:53 pm

India-US trade deal talks nearing 'landing point', says Jaishankar

India and the US are continuing to engage to iron out differences on the proposed trade deal, and negotiations are headi

Business Standard 14 Oct 2026 12:46 pm

Rupee rises 44 paise to 94.92 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee gained for a fourth straight session, helped by RBI measures to curb speculative trading, as Finance Minister

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 10:30 am

Rupee rises 44 paise to 94.92 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee appreciated 44 paise to 94.92 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by Reserve Bank of Indi

Business Standard 14 Oct 2026 9:57 am

Sensex, Nifty open flat amid mixed cues; IT shares shine

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened on a muted note on Wednesday with investors weigh

bhaskarlive 14 Oct 2026 9:33 am

Rs 1.7 Lakh Crore Wealth Surge As Sitharaman Seeks Views On LTCG, STT

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the government is open to hearing views on LTCG tax removal and STT changes as

NDTV 13 Oct 2026 5:49 pm

Budget 2027 Buzz: Why Nirmala Sitharaman's Tax Remark Has Markets Excited

A reduction in LTCG tax, an increase in the exemption limit, or a change in STT could improve returns for some investors

NDTV 13 Oct 2026 5:11 pm

RBI to continue efforts to curb rupee volatility; external factors driving currency fall: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the rupee has reached a low against the U.S. dollar mainly due to global uncert

The Hindu 13 Oct 2026 4:58 pm

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister visiting India to bolster bilateral economic ties

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Singapores Deputy Prime Minister and Energy, Trade, and Industry Minister Gan Ki

bhaskarlive 13 Oct 2026 3:57 pm

RBI will continue efforts to keep rupee stable; currency volatility due to external factors: FM Sitharaman

New Deli, Oct 13: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the rupee has depreciated significantly over the p

Greater Kashmir 13 Oct 2026 3:56 pm

Not right moment to say what govt will consider on LTCG: FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday declined to rule out changes to t

bhaskarlive 13 Oct 2026 3:46 pm

NPCI defers 0.4% fee on UPI transactions above 2,000 until after Diwali

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of the 0.4 percent Merchant Discount R

The Hindu 13 Oct 2026 3:23 pm

FM Sitharaman urges global action on steel overcapacity, invites worldsteel

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says unilateral tariffs only redirect surplus steel and calls for multilateral disci

Business Standard 12 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

FM sets five priorities areas for domestic steel cos including decarbonisation, lower import

We must reduce both the energy intensity, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu Businessline 12 Oct 2026 8:38 pm

Sitharaman invites Worldsteel to open office in India as steel demand shifts

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday invited the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) to consider opening

devdiscourse 12 Oct 2026 7:39 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman holds talks with global financial leaders in Singapore, pitches for boosting investment in India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held meetings with global financial leaders in Singapore to encourage investments. D

The Economic Times 11 Oct 2026 10:57 pm

FM Sitharaman discusses Indias growth trajectory, investment opportunities with top CEOs

Digital Desk | Singapore, Oct 10 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met several top CEOs and busines

bhaskarlive 10 Oct 2026 7:51 pm

FM Sitharaman meets Singapore leaders to boost bilateral ties

Indias Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a visit to Singapore, where she met Singapores Pr

newspoint 10 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

FM Sitharaman meets Singapore Prez, PM; discusses boosting bilateral ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence

Business Standard 9 Oct 2026 11:01 pm

India, Singapore look at cementing economic ties

Digital Desk | Singapore, Oct 9 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on

bhaskarlive 9 Oct 2026 9:03 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman meets Singapore President, PM to discuss economic ties and investment opportunities

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Won

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 8:51 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets Singapore President, PM; discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Singapore from October 9 to 11 for official discussions. She met President T

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2026 8:09 pm

GST rate changes to be considered once a year, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

GST rate changes to be considered once a year, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2026 9:28 am

FM Sitharaman to hold high-level meetings with Singapore leadership, top CEOs

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official visit to Singapore fr

bhaskarlive 9 Oct 2026 9:15 am

Karnataka CM Shivakumar hints at good news on pending central grants after GST Council meet

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressed media after the GST Council meeting concerning pending central grants.

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2026 9:00 am

CM attends 57th GST Council meeting

New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Min

The Northlines 9 Oct 2026 12:13 am

Odisha pushes MSME-friendly GST reforms at 57th Council meet

The 57th GST Council meeting chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman proposed faster system-based refunds, simpler registration, I

Pragativadi 8 Oct 2026 11:52 pm

Karnataka Chief Minister Hints at Positive News on Pending Funds After Meeting with Finance Minister

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar shares optimism about pending state funds after discussions with Finance Minister Nirmala S

Daily Kiran 8 Oct 2026 10:13 pm

PM Modi welcomes fresh round of GST reforms

New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Cou

Greater Kashmir 8 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

States welcome GST reforms, focus on ease of doing business

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) States have welcomed the decisions taken at the 57th meeting of the Goods and Ser

bhaskarlive 8 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Himachal govt welcomes GST Council reform proposals

Digital Desk | Shimla, Oct 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday welcomed the reforms proposed by the GST Cou

bhaskarlive 8 Oct 2026 9:08 pm

Major Tax Reform: GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers of Tax Officers

In a landmark decision pushing the transition toward GST 2.0, the 57th GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Ni

Pragativadi 8 Oct 2026 8:44 pm

Discussed Karnatakas pending dues with FM, got good news: Karnataka CM Shivakumar after GST Council meeting

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he had receiv

bhaskarlive 8 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

GST Council clears annual return proposal for 16 lakh small businesses

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) More than 16 lakh small businesses that sell directly to consumers could soon be

bhaskarlive 8 Oct 2026 8:21 pm

GST Reforms: Arrest powers scrapped, refunds automated; businesses set to see faster relief

The GST Council approved a series of changes aimed at easing compliance, including removing the power of tax officials t

The Times of India 8 Oct 2026 8:08 pm

GST reforms address 99% of rate, process issues, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The FM said the Council has also taken steps to make the movement of goods smoother by limiting inspections, detention a

Business Standard 8 Oct 2026 7:07 pm

GST Council scraps arrest power of tax officers, raises prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore from 1 crore

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the GST Council has scrapped the arrest power of tax officers

India TV 8 Oct 2026 6:25 pm

GST Council Drops Tax Officers

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has embarked on a transf

Pragativadi 8 Oct 2026 6:12 pm

GST Council Weighs Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalizing Tax Offences

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The GST Council on Thursday began deliberations on a broad set of reforms aimed at making the indirect

The Northlines 8 Oct 2026 3:34 pm

57th GST Council Meet Begins Under Nirmala Sitharaman

The council is discussing GST process reforms, input tax credit, refunds, registration and measures to ease compliance f

bhaskarlive 8 Oct 2026 2:29 pm

57th GST Council meeting to be held in Delhi today

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The 57th GST Council meeting -- to be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala S

bhaskarlive 8 Oct 2026 7:39 am

Hallmark of leadership: Ministers, CM's laud PM Modi on completing milestone years in public service and governance

Senior Union Ministers and state Chief Ministers on Wednesday extended their heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister

devdiscourse 7 Oct 2026 9:53 am

Union Ministers hail PM Modis 25 years as head of govt; praise his governance, leadership

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as the head of government, Uni

bhaskarlive 7 Oct 2026 9:20 am

India and US trade deal still have a few stubborn cards to play: Fitch unit

Negotiations between India and the US have encountered significant sticking points affecting market access and agricultu

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 9:02 am

Proposal to scrap GST officers' arrest powers based on 'trust'; states likely to back move: Sources

The 57th meeting of the GST Council, to be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state fin

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 6:55 pm

How next-gen GST can power Indias journey to Viksit Bharat | FM Nirmala Sitharaman writes

In this column, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines the vision behind Next-Gen GST and explains how recent refo

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

How next-gen GST can power Indias journey to Viksit Bharat | FM Nirmala Sitharaman writes

In this column, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines the vision behind Next-Gen GST and explains how recent refo

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

Union Cabinet approves 10,000-cr SME growth fund to boost manufacturing

The SME Growth Fund was first mentioned in Union Budget 2026, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had spoken about

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 5:47 pm

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises

The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. This fund

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 3:06 pm

57th GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 8 for second time

The 57th GST Council meeting has been rescheduled for the second time, and the new date is October 8. In an office memor

Business Standard 6 Oct 2026 9:55 am

India-US trade deal talks may have reached a plateau, further concessions difficult: Nirmala Sitharaman

During a recent briefing, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that talks regarding a trade pact with t

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 5:30 am

India-US trade talks have reached plateau: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Negotiations regarding the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US have stalled, reaching a plateau. Finance

The Times of India 6 Oct 2026 4:59 am

57th GST Council Meeting Rescheduled For 2nd Time, To Be Held On Thursday

The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, will, in its meeti

NDTV 5 Oct 2026 11:40 pm

India-U.S. trade deal talks reach plateau, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India-U.S. trade deal talks have reached a plateau, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, as negotiations continue o

The Hindu 5 Oct 2026 10:05 pm

India-U.S. trade deal talks reach plateau, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India-U.S. trade deal talks have reached a plateau, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, as negotiations continue o

The Hindu 5 Oct 2026 10:05 pm

India-US trade talks hit plateau, further concessions difficult: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says negotiations have been rigorous and both sides may have little room left for fu

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 9:27 pm

Sitharaman sees a plateau, but India-US trade deal may not be at a dead end yet: GTRI

As India and the US engage in talks for a bilateral trade deal, uncertainties loom over tariff treatments. Finance Minis

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2026 7:51 pm

India-U.S. deal has reached plateau where further demands, concessions will be very difficult: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the U.S. was weaponising tariffs in a bid to address its trade imbalance,

The Hindu 5 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

Gulf countries, Qatar keen on investing in India's refining sector

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) While major energy producers in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, hav

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 4:53 pm

Congress and NDA clash over viral clip from Sitharamans Andhra Pradesh event

A brief interruption during Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans speech at Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh has trigg

The Hindu 5 Oct 2026 3:38 pm

'India-US Trade Talks May Have Reached Plateau': Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the two countries could still explore whether there was any room for further ne

NDTV 5 Oct 2026 3:04 pm

Look At China...: FM Nirmala Takes Aim At Trump Tariffs As India-US Trade Talks Hit Plateau

India and the US have reached a plateau in negotiations over their bilateral trade agreement, with further concessions l

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 2:46 pm

Next phase of GST reforms to make compliance easier: PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the next phase of GST ref

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 2:13 pm

India-US trade talks have reached a plateau says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India and the United States have reached a plateau in their trade deal negotiations where further concessions from eithe

Web Dunia 5 Oct 2026 2:08 pm

India-US trade talks hit 'plateau', finance minister says, as tariffs narrow room for deal

Trade deal talks between India and the United States have reached a plateau and further concessions might be difficult,

devdiscourse 5 Oct 2026 1:20 pm

New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said a new template for bilateral investment treaties is ready and is expe

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 12:34 pm

India-EU Trade Talks | No Lindsay Graham Bill In Europe... FM Nirmala's Dig At US Tariff Threat

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took a veiled swipe at the United States while speaking about India's negotiations w

NDTV 5 Oct 2026 12:13 pm

India-US trade talks hit plateau

India and the US have reached a challenging stage in their trade negotiations, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sit

The Times of India 5 Oct 2026 11:36 am

Trade Talks Stalled Between India and the U.S., Current Balance Favors India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses stalled trade negotiations with the U.S., highlighting Indias favorable tr

Daily Kiran 5 Oct 2026 11:33 am

India, US have reached a plateau in trade talks, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Giving or taking more beyond that plateau would be 'very, very difficult' for both countries, Sitharaman said at an even

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 11:14 am

US trade talks may have reached plateau, trade balance favoured India: FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that India-US trade negotiatio

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 10:50 am

Unbelievable: Nirmala Sitharaman Attacks Jairam Ramesh Over 'Wrong' Post

Unbelievable, Jairam. Didn't think you were impetuous, Nirmala Sitharaman said

NDTV 5 Oct 2026 10:44 am

India-US trade talks hit a plateau, with little room left to give or take, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing trade balan

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2026 10:02 am

Congress-NDA row over video clip of interruption to FM Sitharaman's speech in Andhra Pradesh

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 4 (IANS) A political row broke out between Congress and NDA on Sunday after a clip of brie

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 11:56 pm

Pvt investment, strategic resource security, global openness key for growth path ahead: FM Sitharaman

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted strategic priorities to build resilience amid ongoing global eco

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2026 7:10 pm

Stable inflation, resilient growth show India weathered global shocks effectively: Arvind Panagariya

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India has managed global economic uncertainties far better than expected, maintai

bhaskarlive 3 Oct 2026 7:08 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for open, rules-based global economic ties amid geopolitical tensions

At the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about fostering international trade policies that are not on

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2026 6:37 pm

Indias economic resilience built through a decade of reforms: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman outlined strategic resource security, global trade, skills and private research investment as priorities for

The Hindu Businessline 3 Oct 2026 5:32 pm

India Successfully Navigates Global Uncertainty, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Indias robust economy amidst global challenges at the 5th Kautilya Econom

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 4:49 pm

India's resilience built over past decade, structural autonomy key to future: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said India's economic resilience has been built consciously over t

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2026 4:15 pm

Global Horticulture Hub To Transform Rayalaseema Into Ratnala Seema: Nirmala

The GHH would provide farmers an opportunity to increase their income: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle 2 Oct 2026 11:43 pm

Rayalaseema ryots who battle the odds deserve every support, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Finance Minister calls the launch of two initiatives for the benefit of farmers as a historic moment for the r

The Hindu 2 Oct 2026 7:37 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman, AP CM Launch Global Horticulture Hub At Madanapalle

ndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday laid the founda

Deccan Chronicle 2 Oct 2026 5:43 pm

Govt absorbing up to Rs 2,700 per urea bag as global costs rise to Rs 3,000: Sitharaman

The Centre has been absorbing a subsidy of around Rs 2,700 on every bag of urea when global costs have risen as high as

devdiscourse 2 Oct 2026 5:03 pm

Government Boosts Support for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights government initiatives to strengthen rural livelihoods and agriculture du

Daily Kiran 2 Oct 2026 4:49 pm

Gross GST collection rises 14.7 pc to almost Rs 2.04 lakh crore in September

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Indias gross GST collection surged by 14.7 per cent (month-on-month) in September

bhaskarlive 1 Oct 2026 12:01 pm

Traders withdraw No UPI Day protest after meeting FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Leading traders bodies have withdrawn their call to observe October 2 as No UPI

bhaskarlive 30 Sep 2026 5:23 pm

India's fiscal deficit stands at Rs 7.10 lakh crore in 5 months of this fiscal: Govt data

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 7.10 lakh crore in the first five months of t

bhaskarlive 30 Sep 2026 5:12 pm

Sitharaman urges Qatar businesses to boost investment in India

Doha: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) to actively explore trade and

The Siasat Daily 30 Sep 2026 11:27 am

India and Qatar accelerate talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement amidst USD 10 billion investment

India and Qatar have agreed to accelerate discussions on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement. Finance

The Economic Times 30 Sep 2026 11:11 am

FM Sitharaman urges businesses in Qatar to actively explore trade, investment partnerships

Digital Desk | Doha, Sep 30 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) t

bhaskarlive 30 Sep 2026 9:30 am

FM Sitharaman holds talks on Qatar's $10 bn investment plan for India

Digital Desk | Doha/New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday held a discussion with her Q

bhaskarlive 29 Sep 2026 9:10 pm

FM Sitharaman meets AIIB President, suggests expansion of financing beyond physical infra

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi and suggested th

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 8:15 pm

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB President, discusses India project pipeline and focus on AI

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Pres

devdiscourse 29 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

AIIB can expand financing to AI, MSME and skilling sectors in India: FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | Doha, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Asian Infrastructure Investme

bhaskarlive 29 Sep 2026 6:34 pm

DIARY-Political and General News Events from September 29

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devdiscourse 29 Sep 2026 6:05 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes investment, economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan at AIIB meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in meetings in Doha to enhance economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland,

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 11:12 am

Saudi Arabia is Indias trusted and valued strategic partner: FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | Doha, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has conveyed that Saudi Arabia is Indias trusted

bhaskarlive 29 Sep 2026 9:32 am

India-Jordan trade: Sitharaman seeks deeper ties, $5 billion target by 2030

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Jordan's Minister of Planning Zeina Zeid Toukan in Doha. The two ministers

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 9:45 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman, Jordan minister discuss cooperation in trade, fertilisers

The discussions covered several sectors as both sides explored opportunities for deeper economic engagement and greater

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 9:39 pm

Indian Finance Minister Meets Jordanian Counterpart to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation

Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Jordans Jeina Zaid Toukan discuss strengthening cooperation in various se

Daily Kiran 28 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

India-Qatar BIT talks may gain momentum as Sitharaman visits Doha for AIIB

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her Qatari counterpart on the sidelines of the two-day AIIB annual

Business Standard 28 Sep 2026 7:33 pm

FM Sitharaman reaches Qatar to participate in Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meet

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached Qatar to participate in the 11th ann

bhaskarlive 28 Sep 2026 9:56 am

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Qatar for annual AIIB Board of Governors meeting

The Finance Minister will be attending the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Inv

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 9:17 am

Nirmala Sitharaman in Qatar from September 27-29, to attend AIIB annual meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a pivotal visit to Qatar from September 27 to 29, 2026, where she wil

The Economic Times 27 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman sets 10%+ growth target, pushes back against suggestion on missed AI bus

The start-up ecosystem, which has scaled sharply since 2015, offers evidence of the momentum needed to push growth highe

The Hindu Businessline 26 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

AI, semiconductors, quantum computing to drive next phase of Indias infrastructure: FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the next large investments

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 7:49 pm

India Can Achieve Over 10% Growth with Technology and Innovation, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the role of technology in achieving Indias growth goals by 2047 during an

Daily Kiran 26 Sep 2026 7:08 pm

Sitharaman: India Must Invest Heavily In AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Technology

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged significant investment in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and qua

Rediff 26 Sep 2026 6:43 pm

AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum te

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 5:56 pm

India can achieve over 10 pc growth with embracing tech and innovation across sectors: FM Sitharaman

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Riding on technology and innovation across sectors, India can even achieve over 10

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 5:03 pm

India can achieve over 10% economic growth, says Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, radiated confidence in India's economic future, forecasting a growth rat

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 4:32 pm

Sitharaman: Technology Key To India's 10% Growth Target

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed confidence that India can achieve over 10 per cent economic growth,

Rediff 26 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

Celebrating a Decade of UPI: Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Cashless Nation at Sangam 2026

The book chronicles Indias rise as a digital payment superpower and UPIs origin story

Deccan Chronicle 26 Sep 2026 4:21 pm

Union Finance Minister stresses the need for governments to diversify sources of income

Any government that planned to dole out freebies must ensure that they have adequate sources of income to sustain the pr

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 9:55 pm

Centre to borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore in second half of FY27

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Central government on Friday said it would borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore in the

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 6:07 pm

UPI MDR decision purely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected as absolutely baseless allegations by the Opposition that the decision

Business Standard 25 Sep 2026 3:45 pm

Proposed UPI MDR not a tax, cess or surcharge: FM

New Delhi: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI transactions is neither a tax, cess nor a

The Siasat Daily 25 Sep 2026 2:55 pm

Proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate not a tax, cess or surcharge; will not burden consumers: FM

NEW DELHI, Sept 25: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI transactions is neither a tax, ce

The Northlines 25 Sep 2026 1:31 pm

Not a government issue: FM Sitharaman explains where UPI MDR charge goes

Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that there will be no Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged by the government on UPI transac

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 12:37 pm

UPI MDR is not a tax, won't mean extra cost for customers: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the charge on specified merchant transactions above 2,000 will be borne wit

Business Standard 25 Sep 2026 9:40 am

Shape Global Tax Rules, Sitharaman Urges BRICS Nations

The government has proposed to set up two new working groups, international taxation and transfer pricing and revenue st

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

India Calls for Stronger Role of BRICS Nations in Global Tax Regulation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes BRICS nations collective voice in reshaping global tax rules during a rec

Daily Kiran 23 Sep 2026 5:33 pm

BRICS should work together on transfer pricing as disputes burden developing nations: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for BRICS nations to improve collaboration on international taxa

The Economic Times 23 Sep 2026 5:01 pm

Foundation Stone For Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub To Be Laid On Oct 2

AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu, along with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will lay the foundation for the Rayalas

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 2:41 pm

UPI MDR Charges: CTI Urges Centre to Roll Back 0.4% Fee on High-Value Payments

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged the Centre to reconsider the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on

Pragativadi 23 Sep 2026 12:55 pm

'6 Crore Traders Disappointed': Trade Body Urges Nirmala Sitharaman To Roll Back UPI Charges

CTI has asked the Finance Ministry to reconsider MDR charges, saying that a fee on larger UPI transactions could make ca

NDTV 23 Sep 2026 11:13 am

BRICS economies must shape global tax rules for next generation, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said BRICS countries need to ensure their views are reflected in the new global tax

The Economic Times 23 Sep 2026 10:42 am

Look beyond premiumisation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India Inc

Sitharaman made a strong pitch for better-governed family businesses and greater corporate spending on research and deve

The Economic Times 23 Sep 2026 12:09 am

Stork Sister Purnima Devi wins businessline Changemaker of the Year award; Border Roads Organisation and M.R. Rajagopal crowned Iconic Changemakers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave away the awards at the eighth edition of the event that honours human cat

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

Stork Sister Purnima Devi wins businesslines Changemaker of the Year award;BRO, MR Rajagopal crowned Iconicchangemakers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave away the awards at the 8thedition of the event that honours human catalysts

The Hindu Businessline 22 Sep 2026 9:49 pm

Finance Minister Calls for Shift from Made in India to Imagined in India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges Indian industry to focus on innovation and R&D for global competitiveness. Fin

Daily Kiran 22 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

FM Sitharaman asks businesses to resolve differences, avoid litigation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for greater trust and transparency, saying businesses should engage early wit

Business Standard 22 Sep 2026 8:48 pm

Focus on Better Governance and R&D, Not Just Scale: Nirmala Sitharaman to India Inc

The finance minister also emphasised that sound corporate governance is not simply a set of external codes to be adopted

Deccan Chronicle 22 Sep 2026 6:28 pm

India's next phase of growth must be built on quality, says FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Indias next phase of growth must be built on quality. Mrs Sithar

Business Standard 22 Sep 2026 4:04 pm

Focus on scale, resilience, better governance: FM Sitharaman to India Inc

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked Indian industry to focus not just on scale but also on building str

Business Standard 22 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

India's next consumption phase to hinge on wage growth: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said rising wages and upward mobility would lift discretionary spending, while warni

Business Standard 22 Sep 2026 2:32 pm

Indias next consumption wave cant be built for urban elite alone: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will d

The Economic Times 22 Sep 2026 1:51 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman Addresses AIMAs 53rd NMC 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivers the keynote at AIMAs Platinum Jubilee convention, focused on growth, resili

bhaskarlive 22 Sep 2026 1:43 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies UPI MDR charges won't affect consumers, hits out at opposition over misinformation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate charges will not be passed to consumers. She clarified

The Economic Times 21 Sep 2026 10:50 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman says UPI MDR charges will not be passed to consumers

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The News Mill 21 Sep 2026 10:37 pm

businesslines 8th Changemaker Awards ready for kick-off

Honouring heroes, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give away the awards at an event in New Delhi September

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 9:06 pm

Mobile phone retailers seek exemption from UPI charges

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) has requested the Finance Min

bhaskarlive 21 Sep 2026 7:16 pm

FM Sitharaman meets JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in Mumbai

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief E

bhaskarlive 21 Sep 2026 5:49 pm

Viksit Bharat: FM Sitharaman-led meet concludes with focus on financing

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The first meeting -- led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman -- of the Confer

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 9:46 pm

FM Sitharaman asks banks to step up financial literacy efforts for MUDRA beneficiaries

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked banks providing loans under the PM MUDRA Yojana to step up f

The Economic Times 18 Sep 2026 11:10 am

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets Nepalese counterpart Wagle, discusses flood recovery

The duo also discussed measures to strengthen bilateral economic ties and initiatives to enhance connectivity for deepen

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 3:31 am

FinMin to hold state finance ministers conference on Viksit Bharat roadmap

The Finance Ministry will organise a two-day conference of finance ministers and finance secretaries of states and Union

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 10:12 pm

Delhi CM, city BJP chief, NDMC officials light up 1.25 lakh lamps on PM Modis birthday

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Thursday, the NDMC

bhaskarlive 17 Sep 2026 9:40 pm

Nepal, India discuss post-flood reconstruction, trade, energy and connectivity to deepen economic partnership

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Nepal and India held comprehensive discussions on development cooperation, focus

bhaskarlive 17 Sep 2026 9:25 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman cries while listening to legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi at a Bengaluru event

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru. The program honored the 110th birth

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:09 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman tears up listening to MS Subbulakshmi's song at 110th birth anniversary event | Video

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 16, while listening to a

India TV 17 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman moved by M S Subbulakshmi

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was visibly moved while attending a special musical programme organ

The Siasat Daily 17 Sep 2026 12:52 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman gets emotional remembering MS Subbulakshmi in Bengaluru

Nirmala Sitharaman gets emotional remembering MS Subbulakshmi in Bengaluru

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 10:17 am

Under PM Modi's leadership, India moving with confidence towards 'Viksit Bharat': Union Ministers

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Ministers on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister N

bhaskarlive 17 Sep 2026 9:56 am

PM Modi birthday: Yogi Adityanath, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, JP Nadda and others extend greetings as he turns 76

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, with Union ministers and BJP leaders extending birthda

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 8:57 am

Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for In-Depth Study of Digital Economy Taxation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the need for careful analysis of digital economy taxations global implica

Daily Kiran 17 Sep 2026 4:04 am

GST Council to take up process reforms at October 7 meeting: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the GST Council will discuss e-invoicing, input tax credit rules and other proc

Business Standard 16 Sep 2026 5:59 pm

Sitharaman urges ITRAF to make tax research more visible in policy process

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged the International Tax Research and Analysis Foundation (ITR

Business Standard 16 Sep 2026 2:51 pm

Finance Minister Urges Greater Public Engagement in International Taxation Insights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for increased visibility of international taxation contributions to benefit po

Daily Kiran 16 Sep 2026 2:39 pm

No more tax wishlists? FM Sitharaman asks experts to make the case for what should go

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax professionals and industry bodies to move beyond demands for exemptions an

The Economic Times 16 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

India placed better in economy despite global challenges, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is better placed economically despite global challenges, citing tax refor

The Economic Times 16 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

Independent tax policy research should enter public discourse: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday called for independent research on tax policy to become part of p

Business Standard 16 Sep 2026 12:52 pm

India remains key driver for global growth: IMF Deputy MD Nigel Clarke

India remains a key driver of global growth as the world's fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong fundamenta

Business Standard 16 Sep 2026 12:13 pm

AI can help unlock beauty of Sanskrit literature beyond grammar: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Underlining the need for critical and appreciative studies of Indian classics, the FM draws comparison between the vast

The Hindu Businessline 15 Sep 2026 8:57 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman urges Gen Z, Gen Alpha to put nation first and take up leadership

Addressing young graduates in Chennai, the Finance Minister highlighted Indias economic resilience and Tamil Nadus expan

The Hindu Businessline 15 Sep 2026 8:50 pm

Govt assuages concerns over impact on water supplies amid data centre surge

In the Union Budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a tax break until 2047 for companies

Business Standard 15 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman's advice for Gen Z, Gen Alpha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called upon 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha' to assume leadership, prioritise the natio

Rediff 15 Sep 2026 4:18 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges graduates to lead with humility

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The News Mill 15 Sep 2026 4:12 pm

Gen Z, Gen Alpha generations must put nation first: FM Sitharaman

Calling upon the Gen Z and Gen Alpha generations to assume leadership and shoulder responsibility, Union minister Nirmal

Business Standard 15 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Ask what you can do for India, not what India did for you: FM Sitharaman to Gen Z, Gen Alpha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged young graduates to prioritize national interests in leadership roles. She high

The Economic Times 15 Sep 2026 2:30 pm

Debate Intensifies Over Potential UPI Charges Above Rs 2,000

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Modi government of quietly paving the way for imposing fees on UPI transact

Rediff 15 Sep 2026 1:23 pm

Mobile phone makers seek 13% GST cut amid demand dip, rising memory prices

Mobile phone industry body ICEA has written to the government seeking a reduction in GST on mobile phones to 5 per cent

Business Standard 14 Sep 2026 11:31 pm

RBI Governor Meets Finance Minister Ahead of October MPC Meeting Amid Rising Inflation Concerns

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra discusses inflation and interest rates with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of th

Daily Kiran 14 Sep 2026 7:23 pm

India and Canada discuss bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with his Canadian c

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 6:17 pm

RBI Governor meets FM Sitharaman ahead of October MPC Meet

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sith

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Union ministers, CMs attend PM Modi's Brics gala dinner in New Delhi

Union ministers and chief ministers of several states on Saturday attended a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narend

Business Standard 12 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

Finance Minister Urges RBI to Enhance Digital Rupee Platform

Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for strengthening the digital rupee platform to boost its adoption and

Daily Kiran 12 Sep 2026 4:43 am

FM Sitharaman pushes RBI to sharpen digital rupee as tokenisation takes off

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Reserve Bank of India to advance digital rupee pilots. She highlighted tok

The Economic Times 11 Sep 2026 10:21 pm

Sitharaman calls AI a double-edged sword, urges soft-touch regulation and faster digital rupee push

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted artificial intelligence as a double-edged sword for financial systems. S

The Economic Times 11 Sep 2026 10:08 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for soft-touch regulation of AI, warns of risks from Agentic AI

Finance Minister calls for stronger global safeguards and greater accountability as agentic AI systems gain real-world i

The Hindu Businessline 11 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Warns of AI Influencing Elections

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised an alarm over the rapid development of artificial intelligence, particularly

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

FM calls for AI safeguards to keep pace with rapid technology evolution

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for stronger AI safeguards, human oversight and regulatory coordination while

Business Standard 11 Sep 2026 7:40 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman Urges AI Guardrails, Industry Platform As Tech Goes Global

Sitharaman said AI could accelerate financial decisions and transactions but also allow fraud, cyberattacks and other fa

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

FM Sitharaman assures renewed push for externally aided projects in Northeast

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured a renewed push by the Centr

bhaskarlive 9 Sep 2026 11:25 pm

ED raids on Minister Jarkiholi politically motivated, CM Shivakumar could be next: Priyank Kharge

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS) Karnataka Home and Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday al

bhaskarlive 9 Sep 2026 12:44 pm

Govt puts bank staff performance-linked incentive scheme on hold ahead of strike

The decision followed a meeting between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and a delegation of bank employees

The Hindu 8 Sep 2026 5:20 pm

Government temporarily pauses new PLI scheme for bank staff amid strike threat

The decision is taken after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met with a delegation of bank employees

The Hindu Businessline 8 Sep 2026 2:45 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF deputy MD discuss growth, economic shifts

The discussions covered India-IMF relations, the country's evolving growth trajectory, and the implications of shifts in

The Economic Times 8 Sep 2026 12:39 am

Govt keeps PSB employees' FY26 PLI scheme in abeyance after union plea

The government has decided to keep in abeyance the implementation of the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for e

Business Standard 7 Sep 2026 11:23 pm

FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews BRICS Finance Track outcomes ahead of Mumbai meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed BRICS Finance Track outcomes and preparations. She met with senior official

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 10:25 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF Dy MD Nigel Clarke Discuss India's Economic Outlook

During the meeting, Sitharaman and Clarke discussed India-IMF relations and appreciated India's role in supporting the S

Deccan Chronicle 7 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF Deputy MD Nigel Clarke discuss India's economic outlook and global growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke on Monday. They reviewed India-IM

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 7:06 pm

India, IMF discuss growth outlook, global trade shifts and macroeconomic cooperation

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke discusse

bhaskarlive 7 Sep 2026 5:44 pm

Decolonisation must mean wider archives, more languages, harder questions: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) India is now self-assured and no longer waits for anyone elses permission to study and understan

bhaskarlive 5 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

Subhash Chandra Garg Under Scrutiny Over 2019 Budget

A fresh account of events surrounding the 2019 Union Budget has put former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg under

TFIPOST 3 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

Indias 7.8% GDP Growth Remarkable: FM Nirmala Sitharaman at Investors Meet in US

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called Indias 7.8% Q1 FY27 growth remarkable, highlighting reforms, fiscal disciplin

Web Dunia 3 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

FM Sitharaman concludes U.S. visit, meets investors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is concluding her six-day official visit to the U.S. today. On the final day of the

newspoint 3 Sep 2026 12:22 pm

India Showcases Reform-Based Growth in New York

New Delhi, September 3: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Indias reform-based growth during a high-l

Udaipur Kiran 3 Sep 2026 11:59 am

Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights Indias Reform-Based Growth at New York Investor Roundtable

New York, September 3: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed investors at a high-level business roundtabl

Daily Kiran 3 Sep 2026 11:55 am

India fastest-growing major economy, clocked 7.8% Q1 growth: FM Sitharaman

India recorded a emarkable growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 despite global disruptions

Business Standard 3 Sep 2026 9:11 am