Nirmala Sitharaman: News
01 Feb 2025
Union BudgetBudget 2025: Sitharaman announces expansion of IITs, medical colleges
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced ambitious expansion plans for India's premier educational institutions.
01 Feb 2025
Akhilesh YadavUproar in Parliament over Kumbh stampede; opposition MPs walk out
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2025 budget presentation faced intense opposition from the moment it began in Parliament on Saturday.
01 Feb 2025
Union BudgetBudget 2025: Sitharaman announces measures aimed at benefiting 1.7cr farmers
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a slew of initiatives to strengthen India's agriculture sector.
01 Feb 2025
Narendra ModiNarendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approves Budget 2025-26
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the full budget of the fiscal year 2025-26.
01 Feb 2025
IndiaUnion Budget 2025: Why FM Sitharaman's saree is grabbing eyeballs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the Parliament on Saturday to present the Union Budget 2025 wearing a saree that paid tribute to the beautiful Madhubani art.
01 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpSitharaman presents record 8th consecutive Union Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget on Saturday.
31 Jan 2025
Economic SurveyInflation concerns to growth slowdown—Key highlights of Economic Survey 2024-25
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey 2025 in Parliament today.
31 Jan 2025
Union BudgetMeet the architects of India's Union Budget 2025
As India gears up for the unveiling of Union Budget 2025 on February 1, all eyes are on the key officials who will be shaping the country's economic policies.
31 Jan 2025
Ayushman BharatBudget Session 2025: Key highlights from President Murmu's Parliament address
The Budget Session of Parliament started on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses.
31 Jan 2025
Narendra Modi'No videshi chingari...this time': Modi jabs opposition ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Friday, just before the Union Budget session 2025.
31 Jan 2025
Droupadi MurmuBudget session commences today: Key points to know
The Parliament's budget session will commence on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses.
30 Jan 2025
SensexBudget Day special trading session: Know timings and rules
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE have confirmed that the Indian stock market will remain open during a special trading session on February 1.
30 Jan 2025
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)How Budget 2025 could impact RBI's rate cut decision
As the Union Budget 2025 nears, market experts believe that growth-oriented steps from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman could pave the way for a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
29 Jan 2025
Union BudgetBudget 2025 might bring relief for taxpayers: Check expected reforms
As India approaches the Union Budget 2025, expectations are high for significant changes in tax rates and exemptions that could ease the financial burden on individuals, particularly middle-class taxpayers.
29 Jan 2025
Union BudgetFrom briefcase to tablet: The evolution of India's budget presentation
The annual presentation of the Union Budget in India has been a longstanding tradition.
28 Jan 2025
Union BudgetBudget 2025: Key terms to know before February 1's presentation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, her eighth consecutive budget presentation.
27 Jan 2025
Budget SessionBudget 2025: What India's $85B jewelry industry expects this time
India's jewelry sector, worth an impressive $85 billion, is looking forward to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's seventh budget presentation on February 1.
24 Jan 2025
Ministry of FinanceBudget 2025: 'Halwa ceremony' today—what does it signify?
The traditional Halwa ceremony, an important part of India's budget preparation, will take place today at North Block in the evening.
22 Jan 2025
Income Tax Department of IndiaBudget 2025: Annual income up to ₹10L may become tax-free
The new tax regime is likely to undergo major changes in the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, a Business Standard report said.
20 Jan 2025
Atal Bihari VajpayeeBudget 2025 likely to double minimum pension under APY
The Indian government is reportedly planning to double the minimum guaranteed pension under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to ₹10,000.
20 Jan 2025
Droupadi MurmuBudget session of Parliament to happen in 2 phases
The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament will be held in two phases from January 31 to April 4, 2025.
19 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government to introduce new income tax bill in Parliament
The Indian government is all set to introduce a new income tax bill in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament, as per PTI.
15 Jan 2025
Union BudgetFrom tax cuts to GST: Expectations from Union Budget 2025
With the Union Budget 2025 just around the corner, middle-income households in India are hoping for some income tax revisions. These could go a long way in easing their financial burden.
13 Jan 2025
Sukesh ChandrasekharConman Sukesh declares overseas income, offers to pay ₹7,640cr taxes
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, arrested in 2015 for his involvement in a multi-crore fraud case, has reportedly declared an overseas income of ₹22,410 crore for the year 2024.
08 Jan 2025
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways spent $22B on modernization projects this fiscal
The Indian Railways has pumped in over $22 billion in the current fiscal year, mainly on projects to boost capacity and make journeys safer and quicker for passengers.
03 Jan 2025
Union BudgetNirmala Sitharaman chairs pre-Budget 2025 consultation: Check key proposals
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on February 1.
28 Dec 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedBSNL may lay off around 19,000 employees via VRS
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to propose a second voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
26 Dec 2024
GST18% GST on used cars: Who will bear the brunt
The recent hike in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on used cars from 12% to 18% has triggered a nationwide debate.
23 Dec 2024
Jairam RameshCongress slams government over 'caramel popcorn GST' debate
The Congress party has slammed the government over the GST imposed on popcorn.
21 Dec 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Your gift vouchers will now be exempted from GST
The 55th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was held in Jaisalmer today.
21 Dec 2024
GSTYour health insurance premium will not become cheaper anytime soon
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has deferred its decision on slashing the tax rate on life and health insurance premiums.
19 Dec 2024
Lalit Modi'Sharam karo': Netizens react to Mallya-Modi's 'we've been wronged' exchange
The exchange of birthday wishes between IPL founder Lalit Modi and absonding liqour tycoon Vijay Mallya on social media sparked significant online reactions, including memes, criticism, and questions about their actions.
17 Dec 2024
InflationQ2 GDP slowdown was a temporary blip: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha on December 17 that the government views the GDP growth slowdown in Q2FY25 as a "temporary blip" and expects improvement in the coming quarters.
16 Dec 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru University'Her English is good as...she attended JNU': Kharge jibes Sitharaman
A heated exchange broke out in the Rajya Sabha on Monday between Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during a debate on the Constitution of India.
16 Dec 2024
Indira Gandhi'Congress brazenly kept amending Constitution for Gandhi family, dynasty': Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday opened the Rajya Sabha debate on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution.
16 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Rajya Sabha to hold Constitution debate amid no-trust motion row
The Rajya Sabha will hold a two-day debate on the Constitution from Monday.
10 Dec 2024
Amit ShahExplained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill
The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.
06 Dec 2024
Goldman SachsRBI maintains repo rate at 6.5% amid inflation, growth concerns
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 11th consecutive meeting.
05 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: Fadnavis to take oath as CM today
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
04 Dec 2024
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra elections proved 'Ek Hain to Safe Hain': CM-elect Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis has been elected the leader of the Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party and will be sworn in as the state's chief minister on Thursday.
