‘Your input is valuable’: Nirmala Sitharaman responds to middle-class relief plea on X
1 month ago

‘Your input is valuable’: Nirmala Sitharaman responds to middle-class relief plea on X

Live Mint  

The Union Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Monday, November 17, responded to a request for relief for the middle-class citizens of the country in a social media post on platform X. The post was from an individual on the social media platform asking the government to consider providing some financial relief for the middle-class people of Indian society. I understand the immense challenges involved, but it’s just a heartfelt request,” said Tushar Sharma in his post on platform X on Monday. Even though the country's Index of Industrial Production rose 3.1% compared year-on-year in September, the Governor of the central bank, Shaktikanta Das, cautioned that the month’s reading could be “very high.”

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Sitharaman Rebukes Rahul Gandhi Over Allegations on Public Sector Banks
1 week, 4 days ago

Sitharaman Rebukes Rahul Gandhi Over Allegations on Public Sector Banks

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his comments regarding the functioning of Public Sector Banks under the Modi government. Responding to Gandhi's accusations that PSBs have been turned into "private financiers for the rich and powerful," Sitharaman highlighted the significant reforms and improvements in the banking sector during the Modi regime.On Wednesday, Gandhi, …

Nirmala Sitharaman said this to X user seeking relief for middle class
1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman said this to X user seeking relief for middle class

India Today  

India's middle class is upset. Very upset, as some X user tagged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and requested her to consider providing some relief to the middle class in a social media post. I humbly request you to consider providing some relief for the middle class. In response, Sitharaman, while appreciating the X user's concerns, described the current government …

Nirmala Sitharaman asked by broker why ‘government is taking his entire profit’. Watch her reply
7 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman asked by broker why ‘government is taking his entire profit’. Watch her reply

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to a question on taxes levied on stock market brokers along with real estate transactions. The broker said that he has been investing money and bearing the risks as well but the government is almost like his “sleeping partner” because it continues to earn through taxes like GST, IGST, Stamp duty, Securities Transaction Tax …

G20 Summit: ‘We should address the question of debt distress,’ says Sitharaman
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: ‘We should address the question of debt distress,’ says Sitharaman

Live Mint  

As India is holding its presidency for the G20 Summit, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India given the consideration of things and developments across the world, addressing the question of debt distress is a must. Sitharaman said, “Given the consideration of things and the developments across the world, we thought we should address this question of debt distress. …

Avoid unidimensional view of Indian subsidies: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to World Bank
2 years, 2 months ago

Avoid unidimensional view of Indian subsidies: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to World Bank

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the World Bank to avoid a "unidimensional" view of the subsidies provided by the Indian government and asserted that it is important to differentiate between "distortive subsidies" and "targeted support" to the vulnerable households. Speaking at an intervention of the World Bank Development Committee's meeting on Friday, Sitharaman said that subsidies have made …

Govt to address pain points to encourage investments in India, says Nirmala Sitharaman in US
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt to address pain points to encourage investments in India, says Nirmala Sitharaman in US

The Hindu  

Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday assured investors that the government will address any possible pain points to encourage investments in the country. The Finance Minister said she was open to receive suggestions, understand pain points and offer necessary redressal wherever possible. She also elucidated that #FinancialInclusion #FI will not be the sole purpose of this as India is …

Finance Minister Sitharaman meets IMF chief, discusses impact of recent 'geopolitical developments' on global economy
2 years, 8 months ago

Finance Minister Sitharaman meets IMF chief, discusses impact of recent 'geopolitical developments' on global economy

Firstpost  

During the meeting, IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva highlighted India’s well-targeted policy mix that has helped the Indian economy remain resilient even with a limited fiscal space Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday held talks with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva during which they voiced concern over the impact of the recent “geopolitical developments” on the global economy and the challenges …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses investment opportunities, reforms in India with corporate leaders in U.S.
3 years, 2 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses investment opportunities, reforms in India with corporate leaders in U.S.

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed investment opportunities, reforms in India and other related issues during her meeting with leaders of global corporations, who said they were upbeat about investing in the country. “The Finance Minister elucidated the intent of the country to be more inclusive in development and growth,” Mr. Singh said after his meeting with Ms. Sitharaman in Boston. …

Amit Mitra writes to Nirmala Sitharaman on distress faced by common people, suggests demand simulation
3 years, 3 months ago

Amit Mitra writes to Nirmala Sitharaman on distress faced by common people, suggests demand simulation

The Hindu  

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra has written a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the distress faced by common people, where he has highlighted issues like "chronic unemployment, reverse migration of workers, persistent inflation and collapse of private consumption" among others. The West Bengal Finance Minister, while highlighting the issue of unemployment, said that in August 2021, …

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