4 years, 10 months ago

Reforms announced by FM Sitharaman will 'create many business opportunities': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the structural reforms announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, saying that the "measures and reforms will create many business opportunities and contribute to economic transformation." The measures and reforms announced will create many business opportunities and contribute to economic transformation," the Prime Minister said in a tweet. Earlier in the day, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant structural reforms in eight sectors of the economy — coal, minerals, defense production, aviation, power distribution in Union territories, space and atomic energy. Addressing her fourth and the second-last press conference, Sitharaman said crucial sectors such as coal production and exploration, defence production and space would see increased participation from private entities.

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3 weeks ago

Sitharaman reaffirms push for regulatory reforms, trust-based governance to boost businesses, economy

Live Mint

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reiterated the central government’s commitment to reducing regulatory hurdles and fostering trust-based governance, saying the Union Budget reflects these priorities. Highlighting the need for regulatory reforms, Sitharaman said decriminalizing business-related offences would help industries operate with greater confidence by reducing legal risks. She also announced the formation of a High-Level Committee for …

1 month, 1 week ago

Deregulation panel to reduce State’s role in governance: PM

Hindustan Times

A day after returning from his two-nation visit to France and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Union government will constitute a deregulation commission to further reduce the role of the state in all spheres of governance and to promote ease of doing business. Deregulation panel to reduce State’s role in governance: PM Speaking at …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's first reaction to Budget: 'Milestone in India's development journey'

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, saying the document is a milestone in India's development journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha. PM Modi described the budget as a force multiplier and said it will boost investments and …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledges reform blueprint to propel India towards developed economy

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Union government plans to undertake transformative reforms in six key domains to spur economic growth and accelerate the country’s journey to becoming a developed economy, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said announcing the Budget for 2025-26. “For this journey of development, our four powerful engines are agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, investments and exports…,” the minister said, …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: What’s in for poll-bound Bihar in Sitharaman’s budget plan

Firstpost

Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman introduced several initiatives for poll-bound Bihar as a part of the 2025-2025 Union Budget India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents 2025 Union Budget. ANI Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman introduced several initiatives for poll-bound Bihar as she presented the 2025-2025 Union Budget. The initiatives introduced in the budget include the establishment of a Makhana Board, National Institute …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Calls India 'Land Of Opportunities', Pledges Business Reforms And Urges Investors To Innovate

ABP News

Projecting India as the land of biggest opportunities globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised the business sector facilitation, reforms, a stable policy regime and high growth. While people in most countries that went to polls this year voted for a change, Indians preferred continuity, political stability and economic growth, Modi said, asserting that a new neo-middle class is …

8 months ago

Budget 2024: Key announcements by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News

Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, presented the first budget of the Modi government 3.0, after it was re-elected to power for the third consecutive time, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "As mentioned in the interim Budget, we need to focus on 4 different castes, the poor, …

9 months, 1 week ago

View: Why Nirmala Sitharaman is PM Modi's best bet in the finance ministry

Hindustan Times

Reappointment of Nirmala Sitharaman as Union Finance Minister is another example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s farsightedness. These are certainly not the characteristics of a “typical” politician, but the most valued strength of a ‘right-hand man’ or a minister of a charismatic leader whose mission is to transform India into ‘Viksit Bharat’. She not only navigated the Indian economy from …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Reforms to boost growth and stability will continue, asserts Nirmala Sitharaman after assuming charge as Finance Minister

The Hindu

The NDA government will continue to push the reforms drive initiated after 2014 with an eye on bolstering India’s macroeconomic stability and growth, Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on June 12 after taking over the reins of the Ministries of Finance and Corporate Affairs again. “She urged the departments to advance the NDA government’s development agenda with renewed vigour and ensure responsive …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Motilal Oswal's chief predicts these stocks will gain if PM Narendra Modi re-elected

Hindustan Times

Head of brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services said that PM Narendra Modi's return to power for a third consecutive term will boost shares of defence, infrastructure, railway and capital goods companies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd during the public meeting ahead of the seventh phase of Lok Sabha Polls. In the last 12 months, shares of top …

1 year, 1 month ago

FM Sitharaman calls for more SBI-sized banks as India’s economy grows

Live Mint

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in an interview with Mint said that the Indian economy is going through a structural transformation and conventional paradigms are being challenged. STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN RURAL AREAS Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government is working on data to measure the structural transformation in rural areas. "Government is prepared to address any impact on the rural economy …

1 year, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: Policy Stability An Obsession with PM, India's Systemic Reforms Bearing Fruit, Says FM

News 18

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Interview LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Narendra Modi government is confident of managing inflation as well as maintaining the robustness in economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Managing Director of Network18 Rahul Joshi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the robustness of the economy has not gone down and called the interim …

1 year, 1 month ago

Indian Economy under PM Modi has witnessed profound transformation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman gives govt’s report card

Op India

The Indian economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has witnessed a profound transformation in the last 10 years when the government took several pro-people reforms that were structural, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, as she rose to present the interim Budget for 2024-25. “In 2014, the country was facing enormous challenges, the government overcame those challenges and …

1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi hails govt works in infrastructure sector

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 15, 2023, said his government in the last nine years has nurtured the roots of growth and development in India, shaping an infrastructure landscape that is unparalleled. The Prime Minister's remarks on Twitter with the hashtag '9YearsOfGatiAndPragati' come amidst the BJP organising various programmes across the country as part of a mega public …

2 years ago

Govt not in ’crazy rush’ to sell everything, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint

The government is not in a "crazy rush" to sell everything and it will continue to have a presence in four strategic sectors, including telecom, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She was speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that the country will have government-owned professionally run companies in four broad strategic sectors. In strategic sectors, a bare …

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2 years, 2 months ago

What are PM, FM hiding: Cong on Union minister\'s \'recession\' remarks

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: What are the prime minister and the finance minister hiding from the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked on Tuesday after Union minister Narayan Rane indicated that India may face an economic slowdown after June. "Narayan Rane, Union Cabinet Minister of MSMEs - that have been destroyed since 2014 - forecasts recession in India after 6 months. India …

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2 years, 2 months ago

What are PM, FM hiding: Congress on Union minister\'s \'recession\' remarks

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: What are the prime minister and the finance minister hiding from the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked on Tuesday after Union minister Narayan Rane's remarks indicated that India may face an economic slowdown after June. The minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises told reporters in Pune on Monday that if India faces an economic recession, it …

2 years, 2 months ago

India is on path of reform, transform and perform: PM Modi to global investors

Live Mint

NEW DELHI: Inviting global investors to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the country was on the path of reform, transform and perform. Addressing the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023, PM Modi asked global players to invest in multimodal infrastructure projects and production-linked incentive schemes. India has been on the path of ‘Reform, Transform and Perform’ …

2 years, 2 months ago

'Even During Once-in-Century Crisis...': PM on India's Transformation Since 2014

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 7th edition of ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh-Global Investors Summit’ today in Indore and hailed India’s transformation and performance since 2014, the year his government took charge in Centre. We have even opened strategic sectors like defence, mining and space for private companies and have removed almost 40,000 compliances in last few years,” PM Modi …

2 years, 5 months ago

Governance focus has shifted outside Delhi, adopt holistic approach: PM Modi to new IAS officers

India TV News

Highlights Modi said on that they have the opportunity to serve the country during the 'Amrit Kaal' He discussed the importance of innovation and how it has become part of work culture in the country The prime minister asked them to focus on "One District One Product" PM Modi to IAS Officers: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked IAS officers …

2 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre headquarters in Ahmedabad

Firstpost

The government has initiated reforms in the space sector and opened it up for private sector, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre, set up to promote private investment and innovation in the space sector. The government has initiated reforms in the space sector …

2 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi is focused on balanced, futuristic economic growth: Piyush Goyal

India Today

Speaking exclusively to India Today's News Director Rahul Kanwal, Union Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies, which he claimed are in line with changing times. Speaking about the government’s recent decision to slash fuel rates, Piyush Goyal said, “The policies are well thought of and well crafted to address challenges of inflation. Talking about …

3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: Focus on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth, says PM Modi

India TV News

Highlights Post-Covid, the possibility of a new world order is emerging, PM Modi said today A big change is coming in the way the world is viewing India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said It is very important to build a modern India on the foundation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', PM said The focus of the Union Budget is on providing basic …

3 years, 1 month ago

More infrastructure, more investment, more growth, more jobs: PM Modi on Budget 2022

India TV News

Highlights PM Modi said that Budget 2022 brings in new hopes and opportunities for the people Full of more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs, PM said on Budget Prime Minister informed that he will speak in detail on Budget at 11 am on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Budget 2022 brings in new …

3 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2022-23: What different business sectors expect from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News

Union Budget 2022-23: What different business sectors expect from FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ahead of the Union Budget 2022-2023, let's take a look at what different business sectors are hoping for from the Modi government. Ahead of the Union Budget 2022-2023, let's take a look at what different business sectors are hoping for from the Modi government. Raja Vishal Oberoi, CEO, …

3 years, 3 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top CEOs in run up to Budget

Firstpost

Last week, Modi had met with leading private equity/ venture capital players to seek suggestions on making India a more attractive investment destination Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with chief executives of leading companies across sectors ranging from banking to telecom, to health and electronics, for inputs for the next year’s Budget. #WATCH | PM Modi interacts with …

3 years, 5 months ago

Industry requests more finance, clarity on India’s space policy

The Hindu

Industrialists told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday that for the space industry to grow, the Government should help small and medium sector enterprises access more capital as well as move faster on finalising its space policy. The industry leaders were speaking at the inauguration of the Indian Space Association, an organisation meant to represent the interests of the Indian …

3 years, 6 months ago

India, company's best market for investment in the world, says chief of Blackstone Group

Firstpost

Investment opportunities in India including those under National Infrastructure Pipeline and National Monetisation Pipeline were discussed with PM Narendra Modi, said external affairs ministry Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met chairman and CEO of the Blackstone Group Stephen Schwarzman and discussed promising investment opportunities in India, including those under National Infrastructure Pipeline and National Monetisation Pipeline. Schwarzman briefed …

3 years, 7 months ago

Reforms Are Matter Of Conviction, Not Compulsion For This Govt: PM Modi At CII Annual Session'21

ABP News

New Delhi: Asserting reforms are a matter of conviction and not compulsion for his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the ruling dispensation is ready to take the biggest risk in the interest of the nation. Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry Annual Meeting 2021 via video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi said that by rectifying the mistakes of …

4 years, 1 month ago

Taking measures to make financial services sector vibrant, proactive and strong: PM Modi

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed on increasing credit flow to businesses to meet the needs of a fast reflating economy and said financial products will have to be tailor-made for fintech and startups. He said that although the government's endeavour is to promote the private sector, public sector presence in banking and insurance is also required. Now you …

4 years, 1 month ago

As PM Modi Unleashes Wave of Reforms, He is Going to Face Even More Resistance

News 18

The die has been cast. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke of “privatising” two public sector banks, instead of using the less threatening term “disinvestment.” The government seems ready not just to carry out reforms, but to own up to them in terms of rhetoric. Two decades ago, two great reformist prime ministers, Atal Behari Vajpayee and P V Narasimha Rao, …

4 years, 9 months ago

From empowering poor to Mission Gaganyaan: PM reiterates many firsts for India during Modi 2.0

India Today

Upon completion of one year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote an open letter to the nation. The nation achieved financial inclusion, free gas and electricity connections, total sanitation coverage, and made progress towards ensuring housing for all," PM Narendra Modi wrote in his letter. In addition, the Prime Minister also pointed at various posts initiated by …

4 years, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman Press Conference LIVE Updates: Govt to Open All Public Sectors to Pvt Players, Announces FM

News 18

Nirmala Sitharaman Press Conference LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is outlining the final tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to jumpstart the economy in the face of coronavirus. In her fourth address yesterday, Sitharaman announced “structural reforms” in the sectors of coal, minerals defence production, airspace management, MROs power distribution …

4 years, 10 months ago

Centre paves way for private players in coal, minerals, defence, aviation, atomic energy, space sectors | Key reforms

India Today

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister and MoS Anurag Singh Thakur held a press conference on Saturday to announce the fourth set of reforms being introduced by the government of India to make India self-dependent. During the press conference on Saturday, FM Sitharaman announced reforms for eight sectors, namely coal, minerals, defence production, airspace/airport management, aircraft MRO, power distribution in union …

5 years, 2 months ago

Amid dismal economic scenario, PM Modi meets CEOs for feedback

The Hindu

Amid consistently dismal news on the economic front, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been, since the last week of December, engaged in a series of meetings with business leaders, entrepreneurs and tech czars on how to address sector specific and macro economic issues. “During his speech there, Prime Minister Modi had asked for honest feedback from industry on the economy, …

5 years, 3 months ago

Govt will intervene in economic issues when required: Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday while replying to a question on whether the economic growth will pick in the second half said that the second half is not over yet. States that surrendered powers to collect taxes on goods and services after local levies got subsumed into the Goods and Services Tax from July 1, 2017, was through …

5 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | Sitharaman on what the economy needs

Live Mint

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured his government’s backing for bankers to fearlessly extend loans for genuine business needs, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sought to reassure the country of all possible efforts to get the economy going. The finance minister signalled a multi-pronged approach involving higher public expenditure, enhanced direct cash transfers, and smoother credit disbursals, noting that as …

5 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | Is the Modi government about to grasp the nettle of reforms?

Live Mint

The 18th century British writer, Samuel Johnson, is famously believed to have said: “Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.” A similar logic applies to the political economy of economic reform. In India, the 10 years of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government were marked by …

5 years, 4 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rules out quick recovery for economy

Live Mint

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it was too early to say if the slowdown in the economy had bottomed out. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled several steps since August to revive economic growth from the weakest pace since 2013. The surprise decision to lower taxes for companies raised concerns about India’s fiscal discipline, with Moody’s Investors Service …

5 years, 5 months ago

Committed to have sound macro-economic environment to fuel growth: Sitharaman

India TV News

India is committed to have a sound macro-economic environment conducive to fuel growth and ensure inclusive development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday as IMF slashed India's growth rate to 6.1 per cent from 7.3 per cent for 2019. With a prudent mix of policies, we are committed to have a sound macro-economic environment conducive to fuel growth and …

5 years, 5 months ago

Govt will take steps for each sector facing stress, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint

Aday after pledging more reforms to boost growth, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the government plans to take sector-specific measures to revive stressed sectors. The positive intervention from government has to be a continuous process till the current slowdown comes to a halt,” Sitharaman told an event jointly organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Ficci and CitiBank. …

5 years, 5 months ago

FM promises more reforms before the end of the fiscal

Live Mint

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said more reforms are on the anvil this fiscal to boost growth as fresh economic data and subdued corporate earnings point to a deeper economic downturn. The government has targeted to generate ₹ 1.05 trillion in 2019-20 through asset sales On IMF’s latest growth projection, Sitharaman said: “We continue to remain one of the …

5 years, 6 months ago

Decision to cut corporate tax in India revolutionary: PM Modi at Global Business Forum

India Today

Addressing top business leaders at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government's decision to slash corporate tax is a revolutionary move. PM Modi was referring to the recent tax cut announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman-a move aimed at providing relief to domestic businesses amid a sharp demand slowdown. PM Modi also highlighted …

5 years, 6 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman 'clueless' in dealing with economic slowdown, steps to boost economy 'cosmetic': Congress

India TV News

The Congress on Saturday alleged that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was "clueless" in dealing with the economic slowdown and termed the latest steps announced by her to boost the economy as "cosmetic" and "piecemeal". The Congress' attack came after Sitharaman announced an over Rs 70,000-crore package for export and real estate sectors, including setting up of a stressed asset fund, …

5 years, 6 months ago

Finance Minister assures industry of ‘all possible steps’

The Hindu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the industry of possible measures to address sector-wise challenges, as well as a major push to infrastructure, in an informal meeting with industry captains from Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Chandramogan of Hatson Agro, Arun Jain of Intellect Design Arena, Sunitha Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P. Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu of LMW, …

5 years, 6 months ago

Government to announce two big steps to boost industry

India TV News

Stating that consumption needs to be given a push, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said the Centre will announce two more big steps in the coming days to give momentum to industry. The government has decided to increase public spending with "considerable spending in infrastructure" to boost the economy, Sitharaman said. Sitharaman hit out at the Congress for indulging …

5 years, 7 months ago

Finance Minister Sitharaman gets thumbs up on steps to combat economic slowdown

India TV News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has got loads of support from the Union Cabinet and her party on the steps announced by her to combat the economic slowdown in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a thumbs up to the announcements tweeting: "The measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will facilitate ease of doing business, improve demand, make credit …

5 years, 7 months ago

OPINION: Fresh fiscal measures to boost growth welcome, but more needed

India TV News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced a slew of measures to revive growth, boost consumption and uplift investors' sentiment, but more similar steps are needed soon. Sitharaman announced cheaper retail loans for homes, cars and consumer goods, removal of surcharge on gains by domestic and foreign portfolio investors, speeding up of GST refunds, simplified KYC norms for foreign portfolio …

5 years, 7 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman combats slowdown

India Today

A projector malfunction briefly flashed the title of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation Measures to Achieve Higher Economic Growth even before she was to arrive at the venue for her much-awaited press conference. Instead, retracting ill-conceived steps, introducing confidence-building measures, liquidity enhancement, the commitment of interest rate transmission and a lot of promises for infrastructure, home buyers and automobiles dominated …

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Rahul Jacob: Grab the chance to reset India’s industrial policy

Live Mint

Recent reports that India’s production-linked incentives introduced in 2020 have been the subject of an exhaustive internal government review must count as welcome news. These include India’s overvalued exchange rate, which should be routinely measured against a basket of our export competitors’ currencies, and concluding key bilateral trade treaties over which negotiations have dragged on for years. Since its inception, …

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On cards: Global investment summit, trader welfare board, revamp of industrial areas, says Delhi CM

Hindustan Times

In a bid to reverse years of industrial stagnation, chief minister Rekha Gupta, presenting the 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, has promised new industrial and warehousing policies, a trader welfare board, and the launch of a global investment summit, The chief minister during her maiden budgetary speech also announced that her government is collaborating with the ministry of housing & urban …

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‘Patchwork’: Tharoor leads attack on finance bill

Hindustan Times

The people of India deserved decisive action and forward-thinking policies, yet their aspirations have been set aside, senior Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor said on Monday, as he criticised the Finance Bill, dubbing it a “classic case of patchwork” solutions. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor alleged that the BJP-led NDA government’s economic management is facing structural challenges. Initiating the debate on the …

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Telangana Budget: Allocation for Industries higher at ₹3,527 crore

The Hindu

An allocation of ₹3,527 crore as well as plans to decentralise industrial development with a Mega Master Plan-2050 and establish Hyderabad-Warangal Industrial Corridor were key announcements for Industries in Telangana Budget 2025-26. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka did not touch on the pending incentives in his speech, but Budget documents showed ₹1,730 crore allocation towards incentives …

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1 week ago

India's renewable energy sector may face regulatory actions like China and Europe: Report

Hindustan Times

India's renewable energy sector is soon likely to face regulatory pressures that takes cues from countries such as Europe and China to deal with challenges such as grid disturbances, and negative energy prices. Solar energy is the dominant contributor to India's renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. "As the share of renewable energy …

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Govt committed to bring normalcy to Manipur: Sitharaman

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Govt committed to bring normalcy to Manipur: Sitharaman

Hindustan Times

The Centre is committed to bringing normalcy to ethnic strife-torn Manipur, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, assuring all support for the economic growth of the northeastern state. Responding to the Opposition’s charge that a double-engine government could not resolve Manipur crisis, she said: “There is no way anyone of us will be doing any help to Manipur …

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1 week ago

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai presents PM Modi roadmap for Bastar development

Deccan Chronicle

Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday presented prime minister Narendra Modi the roadmap for development of Leftwing extremism-hit Bastar in the state. Mr. Sai who had been on a two-day visit to Delhi since March 17 briefed Mr. Modi on the insurgency situation in Bastar and asserted that ‘Naxalism is on the verge of elimination’, a spokesman …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Sitharaman Assures Full Support for Manipur’s Growth

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Hitting back at the Opposition, Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the central government is committed to provide all support for the economic growth of Manipur and assured to bring normalcy to the state. Boasting of the government’s past achievements, Sitharaman also addressed the debates questioning the government’s economic policies and their impact on household …

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman says committed to bring normalcy in Manipur

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1 week, 1 day ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says committed to bring normalcy in Manipur

The Hindu

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Nirmala Sitharaman launches mobile app for Prime Minister's Internship Scheme

Hindustan Times

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a dedicated mobile app for the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme on Monday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced about the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme during budget 2024-25 The App has several features, including an intuitive interface with a clean design and effortless navigation; easy registration through Aadhaar face authentication; effortless navigation a personalized dashboard; and …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Parliament Budget Session Day 4 Updates: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, adjourned till 11 a.m. on March 18

The Hindu

The Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Monday, after being adjourned last Wednesday on account of Holi. The Lok Sabha reconvened at 11 a.m. and moved to a discussion and voting on the Demands for Grants under the Ministry of Railways for 2025-26. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha took up a discussion on the working of the Rail Ministry, followed by …

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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Commendable accomplishment’: PM Modi hails RBI for winning Digital Transformation Award 2025

Live Mint

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a social media platform X post on Sunday, March 16, congratulated the Reserve Bank of India for winning the UK's Digital Transformation Award 2025 by Central Banking on March 14. “Digital innovation continues to strengthen India’s financial ecosystem, thus empowering countless lives,” said PM Modi in his post on X. RBI's Digital Transformation Award …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Book review | How ‘Modi disruption’ helped Bharat reconnect with its civilisational past

Firstpost

Arjun Kadian’s ‘The Modi Disruption’ is important because it not only analyses the physical/infrastructural transformation unleashed by the Modi government, but also details the cultural-civilisational rejuvenation taking place in the country Bharat became independent 78 years ago. Kadian, thus, is right when he asserts that Prime Minister Modi’s governance marks a departure from a “mentality of slavery” to embracing its …

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1 week, 6 days ago

In a decade, Modi’s leadership has given more progress than the previous 70 years combined: Amit Shah

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: India’s infrastructure has surged under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming the world’s second-largest road network, third-largest metro rail system, and fourth-largest rail network. Four-lane highways have expanded 2.5 times, with 36.5 km built daily, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted while inaugurating ₹146 crore development projects in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday. "In the last 10 years, the Modi government …

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2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah announces panel on regularisation of daily wagers

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday announced a high-powered panel headed by chief secretary Atal Dulloo with the sole motive to come up with a roadmap for addressing the issue of regularising daily wagers, ad hoc workers and casual labourers across Jammu and Kashmir. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during Budget session of the J&K Assembly, in Jammu, on …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

PM Modi to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects in Mauritius during state visit, focusing on capacity building

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate more than 20 India-funded projects focused on capacity building and community infrastructure during his two-day state visit to Mauritius. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed upon his arrival as his Mauritius counterpart Navin Ramgoolam looks on, in Mauritius. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also e-inaugurate the Area Health Centre and 20 community …

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PM Modi to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects in Mauritius

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Port Louis, Mar 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects, ranging from capacity building to community-linked infrastructure, during his two-day state visit to Mauritius, beginning Tuesday, officials said. Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful, speaking to PTI Videos, said a Memorandum of Understanding on a line of credit will be signed during Prime Minister Modi's visit …

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Modi government treating Kerala like an enemy: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday lashed out at Narendra Modi led BJP government at the Centre, accusing it of treating Kerala like an enemy. While the Centre gave timely assistance to state's which had faced natural disasters, in Kerala's case despite providing all the required details the state is still waiting for the funds. Pinarayi said the …

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Nirmala Sitharaman Says Banking Sector Needs To Continue Focus On Innovation

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the banking sector should continue to focus on innovation and change as the global landscape evolves. Speaking at the launch of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Foundation Day of State Bank of India, Sitharaman lauded the lender and said that it has continued to evolve to meet the dynamic landscape and maintained …

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Bihar's farmer-entrepreneur gives message of self-reliance, rural empowerment from PM Modi's X account

The Hindu

Bihar's Anita Devi, a farmer-entrepreneur, took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts on Women's Day to share her journey of self-reliance and rural empowerment. International Women’s Day LIVE: Nuclear scientist Elina Mishra, Chess player Vaishali take over PM Modi’s social media accounts "I have seen many struggles in life, but I always wanted to achieve something on my …

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No move to reorganise districts in Andhra Pradesh: Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad has made it clear that there is no move to reorganise districts in the State. Accusing the previous YSRCP regime of reorganising the districts in an unscientific manner, Satya Prasad said former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came up with the proposal only to divert the attention of the people from his government’s …

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PM Modi engages in boardroom-style dialogue with Lakhpati Didis in Gujarat's Navsari

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: In a unique, boardroom-style interaction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Lakhpati Didis in Navsari today, mirroring his CEO-level engagements. The women, who have achieved the status of Lakhpati Didis, attributed their success to PM Modi’s policies and encouragement. Hearing their success stories, PM Modi expressed optimism that the target of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis could soon be surpassed, …

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PM Modi holds roadshow ahead of Lakhpati Didi programme in Gujarat’s Navsari | Watch Video

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PM Modi holds roadshow ahead of Lakhpati Didi programme in Gujarat’s Navsari | Watch Video

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PM Modi holds roadshow ahead of Lakhpati Didi programme in Gujarat’s Navsari | Watch Video Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Lakhpati Didi program at Vansi-Borsi in Navsari, Gujarat where he will address over 1.1 lakh women during the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Lakhpati Didi program at Vansi-Borsi in Navsari, Gujarat where he will address …

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PM Modi, Donald Trump agree to push forward negotiations on multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement: Sources

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PM Modi, Donald Trump agree to push forward negotiations on multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement: Sources According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the leaders resolved to expand trade and investment to make their citizens more prosperous, nations stronger, economies more innovative, and supply chains more resilient. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to …

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CM Omar Abdullah: J&K to introduce new hydropower policy to attract private investment

The Hindu

The Jammu and Kashmir government will introduce a new hydropower policy to tap its full potential of 20,000 MW and attract private investment, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. "To unlock J&K’s full hydropower potential, my government will introduce a new hydropower policy to accelerate development, attract private investment, and drive sustainable energy growth," Mr. Abdullah said. To fast-track …

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PM Modi lays foundation stone of various development projects worth ₹2,587 crore in Silvassa

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PM Modi lays foundation stone of various development projects worth ₹2,587 crore in Silvassa

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth ₹2,587 crore for the UT at Silvassa of Dadra and Nagar Haveli on Friday. Meanwhile, UT Dadra-Nagar Haveli administrator Praful K Patel felicitated PM Modi at the event to mark the inauguration and foundation-laying of several development projects. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation …

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Watch: PM Modi gets grand welcome at Silvassa; inaugurates various development works, NAMO Hospital

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Watch: PM Modi gets grand welcome at Silvassa; inaugurates various development works, NAMO Hospital

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a grand welcome from the people in Silvassa as he visit the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to inaugurate multiple development projects. Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development works for the union territory worth over ₹2,580 crore. “A landmark day for Dadra and Nagar …

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Roadmap for economic growth: CM Omar Abdullah presents JK's first budget in six years

Deccan Chronicle

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the first budget of Jammu and Kashmir in six years and said it is a roadmap for economic growth and a true reflection of people's aspirations.Presenting the budget in the legislative assembly here, Abdullah, who holds the finance portfolio, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister …

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PM Modi to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Gujarat on March 7-8

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PM Modi to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Gujarat on March 7-8

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PM Modi to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Gujarat on March 7-8 PM Modi at 2:45 pm will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects for the union territory worth over Rs 2,580 crore at Silvassa. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make an official visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and …

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Centre supported VSP more than expected, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the Centre has extended more support than what was expected by the trade unions associated with the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, adding that the Union government was committed to supporting all the projects that are linked with the Centre. When her attention was drawn to the demand of VSP unions to announce a tax …

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Nuclear power capacity: Big boost by 2047, says PM Modi

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the government’s decision to open up the nuclear power sector to the private sector has opened up the way for scaling up nuclear power capacity in a big way over the next two decades. Impactful governance The prime minister also said the NDA government’s term in office has been marked by ‘impactful …

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Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Shoring up India’s flagging growth: Key govt challenge

Deccan Chronicle

The main challenge before the Narendra Modi government is how to balance the onerous investment and institutional demands of high growth, without risking a political blowback. GDP growth higher than comparators: GDP growth in real terms during the third quarter of this fiscal, at 6.2 per cent, is higher than the average of the first two quarters. The IMF estimates …

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'Make in India, Make for the World’: PM Modi meets Japanese delegation, calls for deeper economic tie-up

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The delegation included senior leaders from leading Japanese corporate houses across key sectors such as manufacturing, banking, airlines, pharma sector, plant engineering and logistics Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met a Japanese business delegation and said he is looking forward to deepening economic collaboration with Japan, India’s special strategic and global partner. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s …

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Prakash Karat explains why Modi government is ‘neo-fascist,’ slams Congress for playing ‘cheap politics’

The Hindu

Communist Party of India Polit Bureau coordinator Prakash Karat on Thursday sought to slam the Congress for questioning his party’s view that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre displayed ‘neo-fascist characteristics.’ Inaugurating the CPI’s State conference, he said he was amused to find that Congress leaders in Kerala, who seemed to be experts on fascism, critiquing the use …

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Congress says IMF report underscores ‘tepid’ private investment in India; urges Modi government to boost mass consumption, rationalise trade policy

The Hindu

The Congress on Thursday said that a report by the International Monetary Fund had flagged the issue of “tepid” private investment growth in India. In a statement, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the IMF had devoted an entire section to ‘Reigniting Private Investment in India’ in its just-released annual ‘India Article IV Consultation Report’. “Notably, the situation is only …

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Breaking News: PM Modi Emphasizes Growth of Tourism Infrastructure in Uttarakhand's Border Villages

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Breaking News: PM Modi Emphasizes Growth of Tourism Infrastructure in Uttarakhand's Border Villages

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During his speech in Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the ongoing development of tourism infrastructure in areas like Timmersain Mahadev, Mana village, and Jadung village. He recalled the 1962 China attack when two villages were evacuated, and after many years, efforts have been made to resettle them and turn them into major tourist destinations. This initiative has led to …

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Breaking: PM Modi Highlights Key Development Plans and Tourism Growth in His Speech During Uttarakhand Visit

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Breaking: PM Modi Highlights Key Development Plans and Tourism Growth in His Speech During Uttarakhand Visit

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During his visit to Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rapid development in the state over the past decade, attributing it to the collaborative efforts of the state and central governments. Modi mentioned that the central government recently approved major projects, including the Kedarnath Road and Hemkund Sahib projects. The Prime Minister also discussed the focus on developing eco-friendly …

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India’s economy grew 66% in last decade: PM Modi at post-Budget webinar

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India’s economy grew 66% in last decade: PM Modi at post-Budget webinar

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India’s economy grew 66% over the last decade, citing a February report from the International Monetary Fund. Speaking at a post-budget webinar on employment generation, Modi highlighted what he called “remarkable observations” from the IMF regarding India’s economic performance. “Such a participatory model is rare, but I am happy that this annual …

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Gujarat deploys all-women security for PM Modi’s visit, announces Rs 450 crore boost for women’s empowerment

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Gujarat visit on March 8 for International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Thursday that the entire law-and-order management will be handled by women officers and staff. "On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Modi will attend the 'Lakhpati …

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Invest in people to lift economy: PM

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to unite and invest in people, economy, and innovation through skill development, talent cultivation, and innovation, which are key drivers of job creation and boost economic growth. Speaking at a post-budget webinar on boosting job creation, Modi said this year’s Union budget embodies the vision of investing in people …

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PM Modi urges investment in people to drive job creation, economic growth

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called on all stakeholders to unite and invest in people through skill development, talent cultivation, and innovation—key drivers of job creation and economic growth. Speaking at a post-budget webinar on boosting job creation, Modi said this year’s Union budget embodies the vision of investing in people on a large scale, serving as a blueprint …

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At post-Budget webinar, FM Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on timely implementations of announcements

The Hindu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that her government is committed to ensuring the timely implementation of all Budget announcements made for the year 2025-26. Speaking at a post-Budget webinar hosted by the Department of Financial Services, the Finance Minister recounted how some of the announcements made in the July 2024 Budget have been implemented in a short …

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National meet on mining in Vijayawada on March 7 likely to address issues of the sector: FEMMI

The Hindu

The Federation of Minor Minerals Industry, in association with NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Mines, will host a national conference on ‘Opportunities and Challenges in Minor Minerals’ in Vijayawada on March 7. Currently, the mining industry is facing several challenges such as fluctuating policies, bureaucratic delays in sanctioning of permissions, excessive taxation, and flaws in the auction system. Support …

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Curbing regulatory burdens a priority, says Sitharaman

Hindustan Times

The government “remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing trust-based governance” to improve the ease of doing business, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said adding that the pathway for reforms is complemented by its “unwavering focus” on capital expenditure as a driver of economic growth. Decriminalisation of business-related laws reduces the legal risks, allowing industries to operate …

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Government steadfast in easing regulatory burdens, taking steps to make India export-friendly: Sitharaman

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Government steadfast in easing regulatory burdens, taking steps to make India export-friendly: Sitharaman

The Hindu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Government remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, besides enhancing trust-based governance and taking steps to make India a “seamless, export-friendly” economy. “A robust manufacturing sector free from unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks will further attract both domestic and foreign investments, driving economic growth, positioning India as a trusted global player,” Ms. Sitharaman said while …

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PM Modi urges industry to drive manufacturing boom, boost India’s global trade

Live Mint

Terming India as the “growth engine of the world” amid global political instability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on the industry to spearhead a manufacturing revolution to drive economic growth and expand India’s share in global trade. “Our government shown consistency in reform initiatives that has also assured the industry and given it confidence to grow,” the prime …

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PM Modi at post-Budget webinar on MSME: Industry should take big steps in manufacturing, take advantage of opportunities available

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PM Modi at post-Budget webinar on MSME: Industry should take big steps in manufacturing, take advantage of opportunities available

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the industry not to be a “mere spectator” and take advantage of the opportunities available in the global supply chain. Highlighting India’s role as a growth engine for the global economy, Mr. Modi urged industries to innovate and integrate into global supply chains. I urge you to take big steps to advance the …

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World looking at India as trusted partner, industry should take advantage: PM Modi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Indian industry to take "big steps" for taking advantage of global opportunities at a time when the world is looking at India as a trusted partner, which can produce quality goods. Addressing a post-Budget webinar on Regulatory, Investment and Ease of Doing Business Reforms, Modi also said that amid supply-chain …

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Only economic failure, unemployment, and inflation manufactured in 'bulk' under Modi government: Rahul Gandhi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a dig at the Centre over its handling of the economy, saying only 'economic failure, unemployment, inflation and lies' were 'manufactured' in bulk under the Narendra Modi government. "If anything has been 'manufactured' in bulk under the Modi government, it is economic failure, unemployment, inflation and lies!" "Remove unjust taxes, eliminate …

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