Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman calls for speeding up refunds of unclaimed amounts in financial sector
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June 11, 2025
FM Sitharaman calls for speeding up refunds of unclaimed amounts in financial sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged regulators and departments to expedite the process of refund to rightful owners of…
India’s defence exports surged by 1,100 pc in last 10 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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June 10, 2025
India’s defence exports surged by 1,100 pc in last 10 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed into…
India embraces cashless revolution in last 11 years: Nirmala Sitharaman
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June 9, 2025
India embraces cashless revolution in last 11 years: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that India is embracing a cashless revolution with world-class digital initiatives like…
India now has 1.76 lakh registered startups, 118 unicorns: FM Sitharaman
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June 6, 2025
India now has 1.76 lakh registered startups, 118 unicorns: FM Sitharaman
The number of registered startups has reached 1.76 lakh in the last 11 years, with 118 unicorns (startups with $1…
DBT, Jan Dhan schemes revolutionised welfare delivery in India: FM Sitharaman
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June 5, 2025
DBT, Jan Dhan schemes revolutionised welfare delivery in India: FM Sitharaman
Several groundbreaking financial inclusion schemes by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government have revolutionised welfare delivery in India in the…
Sitharaman tells DRI to break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade
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June 3, 2025
Sitharaman tells DRI to break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to adopt a holistic and technology-driven approach…
FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi’s focus on Atmanirbharta in defence behind Op-Sindoor success
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May 31, 2025
FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi’s focus on Atmanirbharta in defence behind Op-Sindoor success
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been emphasising Atmanirbharta in defence production after…
Centre okays additional Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to states: FM Sitharaman
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May 31, 2025
Centre okays additional Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to states: FM Sitharaman
The Centre has approved an additional instalment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to the state governments, which will…
FM Sitharaman to meet captains of industry on GST reforms
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May 27, 2025
FM Sitharaman to meet captains of industry on GST reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry on Tuesday evening to discuss the roll…
GST Council’s next meeting likely to discuss rate rationalisation, compensation cess
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May 24, 2025
GST Council’s next meeting likely to discuss rate rationalisation, compensation cess
With a focus on simplifying the indirect tax regime and addressing anomalies in the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST)…