Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

October 16, 2026 12:36 PM

India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday expressed hope that the India-US trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, saying it would be in the interest of global trade and strengthen bilateral economic ties between the two countries. "I think recently the Indian Commerce Minister has also spoken that they expect and wish to have the agreement signed soon. Negotiations have been going on. I hope, in the interest of global trade and in the interest of trade between the two partners,...

September 4, 2026 2:39 PM

FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India’s digital, financial sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of meetings with global business leaders in New York, highlighting investment opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure and financial services sectors, according to an official statement posted on X on Friday. During a meeting with Sanjeev Ahuja, Chairman and CEO of Tillman Holdings, Sitharaman said India’s policy framework, including recent Budget announcements, is facilitating investments in digital infrastructure. ...

August 31, 2026 11:39 AM

Sitharaman arrives in Asheville for G20 finance ministers’ meeting

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday arrived in Asheville, North Carolina, for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, which will focus on strengthening global growth amid conflicts in West Asia and Europe. Sitharaman is on a six-day visit to the US from August 28 to September 2 as part of a broader nine-day overseas tour that began in Canada. She was received by India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airpor...

August 29, 2026 9:11 AM

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

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman landed in the US for a six-day visit, during which she will participate in the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting and hold talks with CEOs and business leaders to discuss investment opportunities. Sitharaman arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Thursday following a three-day visit to Canada, where she took part in the inaugural India-Canada Economic and Financial Dialogue. She was welcomed by the Indian Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, ...

June 20, 2026 1:04 PM

Northeast now home to global landmarks, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Northeast region has emerged as home to several global landmarks, reflecting its journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. In a post on X, the Finance Minister said 'Ashta Lakshmi' has firmly established itself on the global map, citing achievements ranging from Sikkim becoming the world's first 100 per cent organic state to engineering landmarks such as the world's longest bi-lane tunnel and the tallest girder rail bridge. ...

June 5, 2026 9:41 PM

PM Modi-led govt committed to drive ‘reform express’ for sustained economic momentum: FM Sitharaman

The current government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to further drive the “Reform Express” with decisive policy measures to ensure positive economic momentum amidst global challenges, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. FM Sitharaman remarks came as official data showed that India’s economy expanded at a robust pace in FY 2025-26, with real GDP estimated to grow by 7.7 per cent and real Gross Value Added (GVA) rising by 7.9 per cent. In the January–Ma...

May 9, 2026 11:17 AM

Financial inclusion: 3 Jan Suraksha Schemes reach 94.5 crore in cumulative enrolments

Three Jan Suraksha Schemes, which completed 11 years of providing social security cover, have reached 94.5 crore in cumulative enrolments, the government said on Saturday. Launched on May 9, 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the schemes -- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — were envisioned to extend affordable financial protection to all, particularly the underserved and vulnerable sections of soci...

March 27, 2026 9:49 PM

Parliament approves Finance Bill; Budget 2026-27 gets legislative nod

The Parliament on Friday approved the Finance Bill 2026 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha by a voice vote, completing the legislative process to provide the legal backing for the proposals of the Union Budget 2026-27 to kick in during the new financial year beginning from April 1. The Lok Sabha passed the bill on March 25, along with 32 amendments. The Rajya Sabha returned the bill after a brief discussion, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reply to questions raised b...

March 5, 2026 9:44 PM

PM Modi to address post-budget webinar on agriculture tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-budget webinar on the theme "Agriculture and Rural Transformation" on Friday via video conferencing, according to a PMO statement. Under this theme, PM Modi is holding eight different webinar sessions covering four major sectors that include agriculture, animal husbandry and dairying; fisheries and rural livelihoods. The post-budget webinar will focus on promoting high-value agriculture by unlocking the potential of crops such as cashew, coconut...

February 27, 2026 9:29 AM

PM Modi to address post Budget webinar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the post-Budget webinar on "Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat" today via video conferencing, according to a PMO statement. The webinar will entail discussions on public capex, infrastructure, banking sector reforms, financial sector architecture, deepening capital markets, and ease of living through tax reforms, the statement said. The webinar is the first in a series of post-Budget webinars being organised on key themes emerging from t...