Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for an early conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. The proposed pact aims to improve market access, address trade barriers and create new opportunities for Indian exporters.
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of discussions with CEOs of global companies in New York on the new investment opportunities in digital infrastructure opening up in India’s fast growing economy, according to an official statement posted on X on Friday. In a meeting with Sanjeev Ahuja, Chairman and CEO, Tillman Holdings,.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Rahul Gandhi’s ‘dead economy’ remark, saying it undermines Indians’ hard work as India records 7.8% GDP growth.
Iran, trade tensions and energy security are set to be key concerns for India as Nirmala Sitharaman attends the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Asheville.
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill 2026 by voice vote after Opposition members walked out amid protests. The Bill seeks to replace the 135-year-old law governing banking records as evidence.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on Monday while the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was tabled by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Rao Inderjit Singh.
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister and Minister for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday began an official visit to France, where she is scheduled to hold a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France strategic partnership, deepening economic cooperation and promoting investment, technology collaboration and innovation. India-France Economic Dialogue to Be Key Focus.
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the northeast’s largest organic spice processing unit at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Friday, in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang Golay. The facility has been established under the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company (FPC), a farmer-owned enterprise.
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at the Opposition over criticism of the Centre’s decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling their remarks “petty” and “shameful” while defending the move as a relief measure for the public. Speaking to reporters over allegations that the decision was politically motivated ahead.
The government has announced a significant tax relief measure for the cooperative sector by granting a three-year exemption on certain dividend incomes. The move is aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions and reducing their tax burden, especially those operating at the national level. The announcement comes as part of broader financial and tax reforms discussed during.
