Tag: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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

Sitharaman Urges DRI to Dismantle Major Smuggling Networks, Strengthen Tech-Driven Enforcement

“It’s no good if you catch the small fish. The bigger smuggling chain has to be tracked and acted upon. We must take down those nefarious chains,” she asserted.

June 3, 2025

Delay in regulatory clearances can hurt investor confidence, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Any delay in regulatory approval are closely monitored by global investors and can influence India's position in ongoing free trade agreement negotiations, highlighting the need for regulatory agility and responsiveness.

May 20, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Begins Five-Day US Visit, to Attend IMF-World Bank Meetings and Engage with Global CEOs

During her time in San Francisco, she is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with CEOs of major tech companies and will engage with the Indian diaspora at a dedicated community event.

April 21, 2025

Parliament Budget Session Resumes: Key Reports, Finance Minister’s Statement on Budget Correction

Sitharaman will also introduce a Bill authorizing the payment and appropriation of certain sums from the Consolidated Fund of India for the financial year 2025-26.

March 21, 2025

Udhayanidhi Stalin Slams Centre for Insulting Tamil Nadu and Periyar, Vows Befitting Reply

Stalin’s comments came in response to remarks by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who recently made critical statements about the state and its leaders in Parliament.

March 13, 2025