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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

India's steel industry bucks global slowdown as demand and output rise: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged steelmakers to cut emissions and boost domestic specialty steel production to

Livemint 12 Oct 2026 8:24 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 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 12 Oct 2026 7:34 pm

Removing Inconsistencies, Reducing Friction

The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held on 8 October 2026 in New Delhi under the chairpersons

Greater Kashmir 12 Oct 2026 6:56 am

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 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

GST Council decisions will strengthen J&Ks fiscal position: CM Omar

New Delhi, Oct 8:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the GST Council decisions would strengthen Jammu and

Greater Kashmir 9 Oct 2026 6:25 am

GST Council Meeting : Decisions will strengthen J&Ks fiscal position: CM

New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Uni

RisingKashmir 9 Oct 2026 3:32 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

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 officials, approves faster refunds: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Oct 8: The high-powered GST Council on Thursday approved removing the arrest power of tax officials and raisi

Greater Kashmir 8 Oct 2026 6:47 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

FM Nirmala Sitharaman hails India's 7.8% growth despite global disruptions as 'remarkable'

India achieved 7.8 percent growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27. This remarkable expansion positions India

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 7:47 am

Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief Ajay Banga hold meeting, discuss deepening cooperation

The things the FM and the World Bank chief discussed included a significant role of MIGA in boosting corporate and infra

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 9:45 am

Sitharaman meets World Bank chief Ajay Banga, discuss deepening cooperation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has met World Bank President Ajay Banga and discussed further strengthening the part

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 9:05 am

India Expands Partnership with World Bank to Boost Tourism and Digital Infrastructure

Asheville, September 2: India and the World Bank Group have discussed expanding their partnership beyond traditional len

Daily Kiran 2 Sep 2026 8:30 am

Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF chief discuss Indias growth trajectory, global economic outlook

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Asheville. Georgieva acknowledged

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 7:35 am

India and the U.S. Forge Major Deal on Critical Minerals Amid G20 Meetings

Asheville, September 2: India and the United States have agreed to deepen their collaboration on critical minerals as pa

Daily Kiran 2 Sep 2026 12:59 am

India, US commit to deepen relationship in critical minerals, other areas

In a significant move, India and the US have vowed to bolster their bilateral relationship, particularly in critical min

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

MP seeks budgetary support for 13 JNVs, two AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh

Extending residential school network to uncovered districts will benefit talented students from rural areas, while the t

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

Rahul Gandhi should apologise for spreading falsehood on Indian economy: BJP

The BJP has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving an impressive 7.8 percent GDP growth. Senior BJP figure Ra

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 4:40 pm

States helping India weather global shocks: FM Sitharaman

Asheville, Sep 1 (IANS) Cooperation between the Centre and state governments, lower compliance burdens and sustained eng

bhaskarlive 1 Sep 2026 2:35 pm

India Aims for Developed India 2047 with New Customs and Banking Reforms

Mumbai, September 1: India is gearing up for new customs and banking reforms aimed at achieving the ambitious goal of De

Daily Kiran 1 Sep 2026 1:00 pm

India Adapts to Global Changes While Maintaining Growth: Finance Minister Sitharaman

Asheville, September 1: Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asserted that the country has demonstrated its ab

Daily Kiran 1 Sep 2026 11:34 am

Nirmala Sitharaman Critiques Rahul Gandhis Remarks on Indias Economy

Asheville, September 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has criticized Rahul Gandhi for labeling India as a dead eco

Daily Kiran 1 Sep 2026 11:00 am

PM Modi terms India's 7.8% GDP growth a herculean feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed Indias exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 10:31 am

Union Ministers credit people

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Ministers on Monday credited the hard work and resilience of the people of India, along w

bhaskarlive 31 Aug 2026 8:35 pm

Govt reforms, agile economic management bearing results: Nirmala Sitharaman on 7.8 pc Q1 GDP growth

India's real GDP grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter. This performance exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's earli

The Economic Times 31 Aug 2026 5:19 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman says Indias 7.8% growth reflects impact of NDA reforms

Indias first-quarter economic performance exceeded the RBIs forecast, with nominal GDP and real gross value added also r

The Hindu Businessline 31 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

FM Sitharaman pitches for India as manufacturing, innovation hub

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on 3M to de

bhaskarlive 31 Aug 2026 11:35 am

Iran conflict, trade tensions to dominate India

Asheville: Energy security, mounting trade tensions and Washingtons efforts to intensify economic pressure on Iran are e

The Siasat Daily 31 Aug 2026 10:57 am

India Emerges as a Global Hub for Manufacturing and Innovation, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, August 31: Indias Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, urged American multinational co

Daily Kiran 31 Aug 2026 10:40 am

Nirmala Sitharaman in U.S. Asheville city for G-20 finance ministerial meet

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hosting the G-20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors meeting in Ashevi

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:27 am

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says India likely to sustain 7% economic growth in FY 2026-27

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India is likely to sustain an economic growth rate of 7 per cent or more i

newspoint 31 Aug 2026 8:57 am

Iran, trade tensions, energy security top India

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Energy security, mounting trade tensions and Washingtons efforts to intensify economic pressure

bhaskarlive 31 Aug 2026 8:34 am

G20 Finance Ministers Meeting: Nirmala Sitharaman Arrives in Asheville, Discusses Global Growth and Economic Challenges

Asheville, August 31: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sunday to part

Daily Kiran 31 Aug 2026 8:25 am

India Aims for 7% Economic Growth in FY 2026-27, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Chicago, August 31: Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Sunday that the country expects to maintain an

Daily Kiran 31 Aug 2026 2:14 am

Sitharaman meets US business leaders, pitches India as investment hub

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met several US business leaders in Chicago. She invited them to explore opportunitie

The Economic Times 31 Aug 2026 12:54 am

India to clock 7 per cent growth in FY27: FM Sitharaman

Chicago, Aug 30 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that India is likely to sustain an economic gr

bhaskarlive 30 Aug 2026 11:35 pm

'Apostasy Is Death In Islam, But Bharat Ratna In Hinduism': Anand Ranganathan's Blasts Rahul Gandhi

Anand Ranganathan challenges Rahul Gandhis use of Manusmriti in a wider debate over patriarchy and womens rights. He acc

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

India may sustain 7% growth in FY27 despite global uncertainties: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says India can maintain its growth momentum despite geopolitical uncertainties and s

Business Standard 30 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

India hits FY26 fiscal deficit target, stays on debt-cut path: Nirmala Sitharaman

India's Finance Minister confirmed achieving fiscal deficit targets for 2025-26. The government plans to reduce the debt

The Economic Times 30 Aug 2026 1:24 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Mondel

New Delhi, August 30: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Luca Zaramella, Executive Vice President and Chief Op

Daily Kiran 30 Aug 2026 1:49 am

GST Council to meet on Sept 12, likely to discuss registration reforms

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The 57th meeting of the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is s

bhaskarlive 29 Aug 2026 8:35 pm

Finance Ministry to commence exercise for Budget 2027-28 from Oct 12

The Finance Ministry will begin the exercise to prepare the Union Budget for 2027-28 from October 12 amid heightened glo

Business Standard 29 Aug 2026 8:29 pm

India, Canada Set $70 Billion Trade Target By 2030

India and Canada have taken a major step towards strengthening their economic ties by setting a target to expand bilater

newspoint 29 Aug 2026 3:22 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Business Roundtable

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global investors to invest in India in Chicago, USA. Addressing a high-level

newspoint 29 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

India Invites Global Investors to Boost Investment Opportunities

Chicago, August 29: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on global investors and industry leaders to increa

Daily Kiran 29 Aug 2026 12:54 pm

Manufacture in India, build for the world: Sitharaman urges global investors

In a strategic appeal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged global investors to set up manufacturing and innov

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 10:07 am

Sitharaman invites global investors to manufacture, innovate in India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global investors to set up manufacturing bases, and technology and innovatio

Business Standard 29 Aug 2026 9:48 am

Sitharaman begins 6-day US visit for G20 talks, business meets

Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman landed in the US for a six-day visit, during which she will participate

The Siasat Daily 29 Aug 2026 8:44 am

FM Sitharaman lands in US for six-day visit for G20 talks and meeting with business leaders

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun a six-day US visit focused on boosting investment ties, engaging business

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 6:29 am

Nirmala Sitharaman begins US visit for G20 talks and India investment push

Nirmala Sitharaman begins US visit for G talks and India investment push

India Today 29 Aug 2026 5:30 am

India and Canada Forge Strong Financial Partnership, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, August 28: Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Friday that there is a significant opportunit

Daily Kiran 28 Aug 2026 12:39 pm

India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA talks by 2026 to boost bilateral trade

In a bid to deepen bilateral economic and financial cooperation, India and Canada have said they are looking to conclude

Business Standard 28 Aug 2026 11:15 am

Nirmala Sitharaman prays for Nepal-Tibet flood victims at Canada temple

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The News Mill 28 Aug 2026 10:27 am

Closer India-Canada economic cooperation gains importance amid global uncertainty: Sitharaman

India and Canada are strengthening economic ties amid global uncertainty. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighte

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 10:40 pm

India's BIG Lanka Rescue: How Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Secret' Diplomacy Helped Colombo Get IMF Bailout

Sri Lanka was collapsing in 2022. Fuel, food and medicines were running short. Foreign exchange had disappeared. Public

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

India emerging as global production, innovation and services hub: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India is emerging as a global manufacturing and innovation platform for exports. Canadian capital and technology can par

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 5:01 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman pitches India growth opportunities to Canadian financial firms

Canadian investors were encouraged to explore Indias expanding market and participate more deeply across infrastructure,

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 11:17 am

Indian Finance Minister Engages Canadian Investors on Favorable Investment Policies

Toronto, August 27: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the investor-friendly policies in India durin

Daily Kiran 27 Aug 2026 10:54 am

FM Sitharaman cites financial sector boom to woo Canadian investors

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sees collaboration opportunities with Canadian banks and fintech firms. She

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 12:09 am

Indian Finance Minister Invites Canadian Investors to Join Indias Growth Journey

New Delhi, August 26: Indias Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has extended an invitation to C

Daily Kiran 26 Aug 2026 12:45 pm

Fastest-growing India has scale, growth and a young population, Sitharaman tells Canadian investors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Canadian investors to tap Indias fast-growing economy, highlighting its scale,

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Sitharaman to visit Canada, US from Aug 25 to woo investors

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Canada and the United States soon. She will meet global investors and cor

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 12:01 am

Nirmala Sitharaman to Visit Canada, US Aug 25-Sept 2 for G20, Economic Talks

In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry said that during the first leg of her visit to Toronto, Sitharaman will pa

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Finance Minister to leave for 8-day official trip to Canada, US; focus on deepening bilateral ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Canada and the United States for economic discussions. She will participa

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Updates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Flood Relief Efforts

Guwahati, August 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that he met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala

Daily Kiran 22 Aug 2026 5:20 am

Nirmala Sitharaman orders early completion of Kosi dam DPR

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The News Mill 21 Aug 2026 10:07 pm

Bihar Chief Minister Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss Development Issues

New Delhi, August 21: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary met with Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmal

Daily Kiran 21 Aug 2026 9:35 pm

Bihar CM Meets Central Ministers to Discuss Development

New Delhi, August 21: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union

Udaipur Kiran 21 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Bihar CM Meets Finance and External Affairs Ministers to Discuss Development Initiatives

New Delhi, August 21: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union

Daily Kiran 21 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

India and Singapore ink pacts to strengthen ties in key sectors

India and Singapore on Thursday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and broadcas

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 11:26 pm

Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties

Prime Ministrer Lawrence Wong on Thursday met visiting Indian ministers ahead of the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 12:34 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Indian ministers met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooper

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 12:14 pm

Indian Ministers Review Strategic Partnership Progress in Singapore

Singapore, August 20: Indian ministers convened in Singapore to strengthen economic and strategic ties during the fourth

Daily Kiran 20 Aug 2026 10:50 am

Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal visit Singapore to boost ties

India and Singapore entered into a free trade agreement in 2005 to strengthen bilateral commerce. Singapore was the larg

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 11:51 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman Leads Key Ministerial Team To Singapore To Deepen Trade And Investment Ties

The ISMR will be held alongside the India-Singapore business roundtable, providing a parallel forum for business leaders

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 6:56 pm

Indian Finance Minister Leads Delegation to Fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable in Singapore

New Delhi, August 19: Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has departed for Singapore to par

Daily Kiran 19 Aug 2026 11:35 am

FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls upon PSBs to launch youth-focused month-long campaign

FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls upon PSBs to launch youth-focused month-long campaign

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 11:29 am

Nirmala Sitharaman urges PSBs to launch October youth finance campaign

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The News Mill 19 Aug 2026 3:42 am

FM asks PSBs to target youth with simple, personalised 24x7 banking service

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked public sector banks to keep pace with youth's expectations of simpl

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal to travel to Singapore for crucial talks

Top Indian ministers will meet their Singaporean counterparts for the fourth ISMR. This meeting aims to expand cooperati

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs NICDIT Meeting, Emphasizes Investment and Production in Industrial Corridors

New Delhi, August 18: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the third meeting of the National Industrial Cor

Daily Kiran 18 Aug 2026 1:25 am

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Seeks Quick Approval for Industrial Parks

New Delhi, August 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu participated virtually in the third meeting of the National

Daily Kiran 18 Aug 2026 1:04 am

Karnataka plans 1,736-acre land acquisition to expand Tumakuru industrial node

Patil was speaking virtually at the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor D

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Finance Minister Announces High-Level Committee to Define Banking Sectors Role in Developed India 2047 Vision

New Delhi, August 17: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday that a high-level committee will soon be f

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 1:55 pm

Govt to set up high-level banking committee very soon: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the two-day PSB Confluence deliberations will provide substantive material for

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 1:02 pm

Govt To Soon Set Up High-Level Panel On 'Banking For Viksit Bharat'

Nirmala Sitharaman says committee will review banking sector and align it with India's next phase of growth

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2026 12:46 pm

Govt to soon constitute panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat': Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government would soon constitute a high-level panel on 'Banking f

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 12:45 pm

NPA is at the lowest ever Indian banking has seen, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Banks have earned credibility through a difficult clean-up process, Sitharaman says

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

Banking reforms panel to be set up soon, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Banking reforms panel to be set up soon says Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today 17 Aug 2026 12:20 pm

How Indian Communists Licked The Shoes Of China To Stop India

CPI(M) MP John Brittas needlessly invoked Veer Savarkar and said he submitted mercy petitions and licked the boots of th

The Commune Mag 17 Aug 2026 10:42 am

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Finance Minister Sitharaman to Attend BRICS Meeting in Jaipur

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No Charges for UPI Users, FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says as Parliament Clears Taxation Bill

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Massive Scam In PM Ekta Mall Project, Cancel Tender, Order Probe: KTR Asks Sitharaman

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