Page 11 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Top headlines: Chandra gets 2nd term; FM informs on legitimacy of cryptos
Here are the top headlines on Friday
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Nirmala Sitharaman lashes out at Congress over 'remote control' jibe
'This comes from a party where there is no party democracy and the policy was decided in 10 Janpath and announced in 7, LKM (Lok Kalyan Marg),' the Finance Minister said
 "Nirmala Sitharaman lashes out at Congress over 'remote control' jibe")
You started privatisation in 1991: Sitharaman to Cong in Rajya Sabha
Congress initiated the privatisation process in 1991 and disinvestment of worth over Rs one lakh crore was made in 1991 and the following years, she said
 "You started privatisation in 1991: Sitharaman to Cong in Rajya Sabha")
Our 'Amrit Kaal' is your 'Rahu Kaal': Sitharaman's jibe at Congress
The Finance Minister also mentioned that the 'coming 25 years are going to be important for India'
 "Our 'Amrit Kaal' is your 'Rahu Kaal': Sitharaman's jibe at Congress")
'What is this poverty?': FM mocks Rahul's 2013 'state of mind' remark
Replying to the discussion on Budget 2022-23 in the Rajya Sabha, she said her Budget brings stability to the economy and has measures to create jobs
 "'What is this poverty?': FM mocks Rahul's 2013 'state of mind' remark")
MGNREGA was infested with ghost accounts, became source of corruption: FM
Slamming the Opposition, she further said: 'We are now working towards creating it and using it properly with transparency,'
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Taxing income doesn't give cryptos legitimacy: FM Sitharaman
'I am not going to legalise it or ban it at this stage. Banning or not banning will come subsequently, when consultations give me input,' says FM in Parliament
 "Taxing income doesn't give cryptos legitimacy: FM Sitharaman")
Govt contained inflation at 6.2% despite biggest contraction in economy: FM
She stated that the objective of the Budget is a stable and sustainable recovery in the economy
This Budget forward looking, has vision for India at 100: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Budget 2022-23 stood for continuity, was forward looking and has a vision for 'India at 100'.
Budget will bring stability to economy, predictability in taxation: FM
The Finance Minister further said that if India doesn't have a vision for 100 years then will suffer similarly to the first 70 years.
Govt contained inflation at 6.2% despite biggest contraction in economy: FM
Sitharaman said that the government is also encouraging startups which resulted in creation of many unicorns during the pandemic.
Modi govt trying to take country from UPA's 'Andh Kal' to 'Amrit Kal': FM
Taking the Congress head-on, Sitharaman said 'Andh Kal' (dark period) prevailed during the UPA regime, while the Modi government is trying to steer the country to 'Amrit Kal' (golden period)
Centre's GDP deflator forecast for FY23 is 3-3.5%: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Based on Sitharaman's statement, the finance ministry's own real GDP projection is closer to that of the Reserve Bank of India
Banks sanction loans worth Rs 3.1 trillion to MSMEs under ECLGS: Sitharaman
As much as Rs 2.36 lakh crore have been disbursed to MSMEs, she said
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address RBI board on Feb 14
It has been a custom that the finance minister addresses the RBI board, consisting of RBI Governor and existing four deputy governors, after the budget
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Cong govt bled BSNL to 'death almost'; we are reviving it: FM Sitharaman
Accusing the earlier Congress government of bleeding the state-owned BSNL to "death almost", Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Modi government is giving money to the company to buy 4G spectrum
 "Cong govt bled BSNL to 'death almost'; we are reviving it: FM Sitharaman")
K'taka CM urges Centre to extend GST compensation period upto 2024-25
Bommai presented the request when he called on Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Monday.
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Time ripe for India to go on two-track growth path: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman exhorted the private sector not to miss the opportunity of kickstarting its investments
 "Time ripe for India to go on two-track growth path: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Bommai in Delhi to hold meeting with state MPs, meet FM
Bommai, who is scheduled to hold a meeting with state MPs in the afternoon at a hotel here, is expected to discuss issues related to central projects and the state budget to be presented next month
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Keeping eye on global inflation pressure, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
'Global price of fuel is now a concern for all of us', FM said
