Sitharaman

March 18, 2025 10:26 AM

Sitharaman launches PM Internship Scheme App to empower youth

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched a dedicated mobile application for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme and urged more companies to join the programme. The mobile app, designed to facilitate easy access to internship opportunities, features an intuitive interface with a clean design, making it user-friendly and easy to navigate. Through the app, eligible candidates can register effortlessly using Aadhaar face authentication. Once registered, users can browse internship oppo...

March 5, 2025 8:42 PM

Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 provisions, simplify business processes: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the government is committed to encouraging global economic partnerships, leveraging technology to strengthen traditional sectors, and significantly enhancing India's export potential. Addressing a post-budget webinar on the theme Regulatory, Investment, and Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Reforms, she said the government will now introduce the Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise more than 100 provisions in various laws. This will further si...

February 13, 2025 4:24 PM

Sitharaman tables new Income Tax bill in Lok Sabha, virtual assets like crypto defined under income from other sources

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as part of tax reforms aimed at streamlining and simplifying provisions to make them easier to understand and reduce the scope for legal disputes. The legislation will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, which has undergone extensive modifications over the past six decades. The bill will be sent to the Select Committee of Parliament before being presented for final approval. The new law is ...

February 6, 2025 10:00 AM

Budget session 2025: General discussion on Union Budget in Parliament to resume on Thursday

Both Houses of Parliament are set to resume discussions on the Union Budget for 2025-2026 on Thursday, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. In the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the discussion on President Droupadi Murmu’s address. The Lok Sabha session will begin with the Question Hour, followed by the laying of Parliamentary Papers on the table by several ministries. A new Income Tax Bill, which will replace the Income Tax Act o...

November 30, 2024 6:14 PM

FM Sitharaman urges women to utilise government’s schemes

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged women to actively participate in and benefit from the Union Government's various schemes. Speaking at a Credit Outreach Program in Madhubani, Bihar, Sitharaman highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of creating 'Lakhpati Didis'—women earning over ₹1 lakh annually—in every village, with banks playing a pivotal role in supporting this initiative. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji envisions...

October 18, 2024 9:18 AM

Mexico: Finance Minister Sitharaman chairs Tech Leaders Roundtable in Guadalajara

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired Tech Leaders Roundtable at the Chamber of Commerce in Mexico's Guadalajara and held discussions on 'Strengthening Technological Cooperation between India and Mexico.' The roundtable on Thursday was organised by the Mexican Association of the Information Technology Industry and Tata Consulting Services in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Mexico and Department of Economic Affairs. According to Ministry of Finance, the meeting was aimed ...