Pankaj Chaudhary

India to review impact of US reciprocal tariffs, says MoS Finance

India will review and assess the impact of the 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Thursday. His remarks come in response to the recent tariff hike affecting Indian exports to the US. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Chaudhary emphasized the differing trade priorities of the two nations. "For Donald Trump, it's America First, and for Modi ji, it's India First. We will analyze the situation, assess its impac...

March 19, 2025 10:39 AM

India achieves significant milestones in financial inclusion: over 55 crore Jan-Dhan accounts opened

India has reached significant milestones in financial inclusion, with the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), launched through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August 2014, recording the opening of over 55.02 crore Jan-Dhan accounts as of March 7. Of these, 36.63 crore accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas, underscoring the scheme's reach in underserved regions. The Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, shared this information in a written reply to the R...