Page 44 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Working with RBI to execute bank privatisation announced in Budget: FM
Speaking to reporters in the financial capital, Sitharaman also said that the government has no plan to form any bank investment company to house the government stakes in banks
 "Working with RBI to execute bank privatisation announced in Budget: FM")
India's aspiration needs 20 SBI-sized institutions: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the government would work with the Reserve Bank for execution of the bank privatisation plan announced in the Budget
 "India's aspiration needs 20 SBI-sized institutions: FM Sitharaman")
A closer look at the Budget
There are some areas of concern, though the government has done well to put an end to subsidy fudging and come clean on numbers
 "A closer look at the Budget")
Short shrift for agriculture
The sector did not get anticipated attention in Budget
 "Short shrift for agriculture")
Easy money is not going away: Ashmore Group head of research Jan Dehn
London-based Jan Dehn tells Puneet Wadhwa in an interview that if the finance minister and her team do not deliver on any of what they have proposed, the market can come off hard
 "Easy money is not going away: Ashmore Group head of research Jan Dehn")
Budget envisages private sector participation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
This would facilitate the private sector in areas such as power, roads, ports and airports, among others
Revoking of CVD, ADD to hurt earnings of domestic stainless steel industry
"Traders are expected to stock up cheap imports creating huge inventories in the coming months ahead of an anticipated demand boom in the sector," said an official of a large stainless steel firm
 "Revoking of CVD, ADD to hurt earnings of domestic stainless steel industry")
Transparency, tax stability key guiding principles of Budget 2021-22: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said transparency and tax stability were the key guiding principle of Budget 2021-22
Budget makes a directional change, to encourage entrepreneurial spirit: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman says it raises resources without increasing tax rates, asks industry to invest now
Previous govts drafted Union Budget with eye on vote bank: PM Modi
Modi was speaking at the centenary celebrations of the historic Chauri Chaura incident, a landmark event in the country''s fight for Independence
 "Previous govts drafted Union Budget with eye on vote bank: PM Modi")
Disinvestment calendar will work well, non-tax revenues to improve: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday exuded confidence that the disinvestment calendar announced in the Union Budget will "work well".
2-6% inflation target works well, no need to tinker with it: Sanjeev Sanyal
In a Q&A, the finance ministry's Principal Economic Advisor also explains why he thinks the latest Budget is extraordinary
 "2-6% inflation target works well, no need to tinker with it: Sanjeev Sanyal")
Tariff uncertainty
Tinkering with rates will put off investment and hurt exports
Budget 2021: Significant impact on past and future M&A transactions
Five ways in which FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements will change the tax dynamics of merger & acquisitions and corporate restructuring in the country
 "Budget 2021: Significant impact on past and future M&A transactions")
Budget focuses on boosting demand and supply to aid long-term growth
The Budget aims to boost demand and supply through increased spending in sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and power
 "Budget focuses on boosting demand and supply to aid long-term growth")
Govt will reserve up to 10% in LIC's IPO for policyholders: DIPAM Secretary
Provisions have been added in the LIC Act to provide some reservation to policyholders as shareholders, said DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey
 "Govt will reserve up to 10% in LIC's IPO for policyholders: DIPAM Secretary")
Budget not just about raising, lowering tax: Finance secretary A B Pandey
The Budget should not be seen only as an exercise where you increase or decrease taxes, but also where you provide stability of rates, says Pandey
 "Budget not just about raising, lowering tax: Finance secretary A B Pandey")
Railways on the right track
The bottom line is that it calls for a capital expenditure of Rs 16.74 trillion between 2022 and 2031 on track and terminal infrastructure and rolling stock
Budget 2021: 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme in 32 states, UTs
'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme of the Union Government is being implemented by 32 States and Union Territories, reaching about 69 crore beneficiaries, said Finance Minister Sitharaman on Monday
 "Budget 2021: 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme in 32 states, UTs")
A bold move
Policy on strategic disinvestment is a huge break from the past
 "A bold move")
