Nirmala Sitharaman

November 10, 2025 2:46 PM

FM Sitharaman holds first pre-Union Budget consultations with leading economists

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held first pre-budget consultations with leading economists ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27. The meeting was attended by Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran, besides other economists and senior officers from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). “Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs @nsitharaman chairs the first Pre-Budget Consultation with leading economists in connection with the upcoming Union Budget 2...

October 27, 2025 1:47 PM

PM Modi shares Finance Minister Sitharaman’s article on strengthening food processing for national security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing India’s domestic food processing capacity, describing it as vital for national security, rural prosperity, and economic resilience. Responding to a post by the Finance Minister’s office on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) wrote, “Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman highlights that strengthening domestic food processing capa...

October 17, 2025 3:14 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews business performance of Karnataka Grameena Bank in Ballari

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the business performance of Karnataka Grameena Bank (KaGB) in Ballari, Karnataka. The meeting was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary (DFS), Shaji K. V., Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Executive Director of Canara Bank, and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance. During the review, FM Sitharaman assessed key indicators, including cre...

October 16, 2025 3:13 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with PM Internship Scheme interns in Hampi

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday interacted with interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) in Hampi, Karnataka. Over 60 interns from across the state and representatives from leading partner companies, including Infosys, IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Consumer Products, Bharat Electronics Limited, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, NMDC and Honeywell Technology Solutions, attended the session. The ...

October 14, 2025 1:07 PM

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have created a strong foundation for innovation, positioning the country as a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, FM Sitharaman noted that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before. “Se...

October 5, 2025 1:16 PM

Unclaimed financial assets: FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges citizens to spread the word

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched the nationwide awareness campaign “आपकी पूँजी, आपका अधिकार” (“Your Wealth, Your Right”) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, urging citizens to help spread awareness about unclaimed financial assets across the country. The event was attended by Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai, DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju, senior officials of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, and representatives from major financial inst...

October 3, 2025 12:20 PM

Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised that India’s growth is firmly rooted in domestic fundamentals, even as global volatility and shifting international rules redefine the world economic order. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, the finance minister highlighted the resilience of the Indian economy and its capacity to absorb external shocks. “We are in a shifting global landscape that resembles a zero-sum approach. The ...

October 1, 2025 9:16 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to launch nationwide awareness drive on unclaimed financial assets from Gandhinagar on Oct 4

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch a three-month nationwide awareness campaign on unclaimed financial assets from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on October 4, 2025. The campaign, titled “आपकी पूँजी, आपका अधिकार” (Your Money, Your Right), will run from October to December 2025 and is being coordinated by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of Indi...

September 21, 2025 2:08 PM

From cars to groceries: what gets cheaper under new GST structure

From automobiles and electronics to food items and medicines, as many as 375 goods and services will become cheaper from Monday as the new GST framework comes into effect. The GST Council’s decision to rationalise the tax structure from four slabs to just two — 5 per cent and 18 per cent — marks one of the most sweeping reforms since the introduction of the indirect tax regime. A special 40 per cent rate will continue to apply on luxury and sin goods, including tobacco, pan masala, sugary...

September 21, 2025 9:05 AM

Sitharaman hails GST as ‘revolution’ at Matchbox Industry Centenary in Tamil Nadu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday attended the Tamil Nadu Matchbox Industry Centenary Celebration at the SSTM College campus in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district. The event was jointly organised by the National Small Matchbox Manufacturers Association, Global Safety Matchbox Industries Association, South India Matchbox Manufacturers Association, All India Chamber of Matchbox Industries (Sivakasi), along with various producers’ associations from Sattur, Gudiyatham, Tenkasi, ...