Tag: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 on October 3

Union Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar will close the proceedings with reflections on India's foreign and economic policy on 5th October 2025.

September 27, 2025

FM Sitharaman Calls GST a ‘Revolution’ at Matchbox Industry’s Centenary Celebration in Thoothukudi

During her address, Sitharaman paid tribute to women workers, acknowledging them as the backbone of the century-old industry.

September 21, 2025

FM Sitharaman urges industry to invest in India, boost production

Speaking at the Indian Foundation for Quality Management event in the capital, Sitharaman said industry should clearly spell out what more is required from the government to accelerate growth.

September 18, 2025

AI not static, regulation must match pace of tech advancement: Nirmala Sitharaman

Highlighting the potential of AI in addressing real-world challenges, Sitharaman said the technology could play a vital role in improving existing urban areas and in planning new urban centres.

September 15, 2025

NDA Chief Ministers Hail PM Modi, FM Sitharaman for “Historic” GST Reforms

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis lauded the abolition of the 12% and 28% GST slabs, calling it a “truly historic reform.”

September 4, 2025

IBC Amendment Bill 2025, has provisions for faster and efficient resolution of insolvency cases

The Bill, which proposes several structural and procedural changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, was referred to a Select Committee for wider examination.

August 13, 2025

New Income Tax Bill introduced in Lok Sabha with amendments

On July 21, the first day of the current Monsoon session of Parliament, the report of the parliamentary panel on the new Income-Tax Bill was presented in Lok Sabha.

August 11, 2025

Sitharaman holds talks with Russian, Brazilian and Chinese counterparts at BRICS meet in Rio

She also congratulated Russia for successfully chairing BRICS in 2024 and said that India remains committed to boosting South-South cooperation through the platform.

July 6, 2025

India’s Tax Reforms and Digital Drive Boost Revenue, Cut Compliance Burden: FM Sitharaman at UN Forum

“Our comprehensive tax reforms and digital overhaul in tax administration have boosted revenue and brought down compliance burdens,” Sitharaman said.

July 1, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets LAHDC Delegation, Reviews Development Initiatives in Ladakh

The Finance Minister's office posted on X, “Delegation led by Smt Yangchan Dolma, Councillor - Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, calls on Smt Nirmala Sitharaman.”

June 18, 2025