Page 7 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman, Rijiju to attend BJP MLAs' meeting in Manipur on Sunday
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union law and justice minister Kiren Rijiju will travel to Imphal on Sunday to attend the meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs in Manipur
 "Sitharaman, Rijiju to attend BJP MLAs' meeting in Manipur on Sunday")
Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch calls on FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Earlier, Buch had held a number of top positions in the private sector, including at ICICI Bank
 "Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch calls on FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Maharashtra, other states delayed CBI probe in ABG Shipyard case: FM
The minister also took a dig at the previous UPA government and said eight times money was given to ABG Shipyard, a company that was going through restructuring
 "Maharashtra, other states delayed CBI probe in ABG Shipyard case: FM")
GST Council should not be politicised, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that the GST Council should not be politicised as it is a body in which every finance minister from every state sits and decides on how the disbursements happen.
 "GST Council should not be politicised, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Chinese banks seek FM's intervention in Reliance Infratel's resolution plan
Chinese banks have written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the delays in the implementation of the Resolution Plan for Reliance Infratel Limited.
Rs 54,604-crore ECLGS loans for FY22 guaranteed: Finance ministry
This is down from Rs 1.57 trillion worth of loans guaranteed in 2020-21
 "Rs 54,604-crore ECLGS loans for FY22 guaranteed: Finance ministry")
Finance ministry seeks nod for FY22 extra net spend of Rs 1.07 trillion
Some of the big items include Rs 14,902 crore for fertiliser subsidy and Rs 30,170 crore for credit-linked subsidy scheme houses for economically weaker sections
FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Rs 1.42-trn J&K Budget in Lok Sabha
Sitharaman also presented the supplementary demands for the year 2021-22 totalling Rs 18,860.32 crore for the Union Territory
Many states request GST compensation extension beyond 5 years: FM
Many states have requested extension of the compensation mechanism under the GST beyond June 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.
 "Many states request GST compensation extension beyond 5 years: FM")
Govt planning mega LIC IPO by mid-May after markets calm down: Report
A market volatility index for India around 15 will be a comfortable level for the government to launch the IPO, says a source
 "Govt planning mega LIC IPO by mid-May after markets calm down: Report")
CPI leader Binoy Viswam urges FM to reconsider EPFO rate slash
In a letter he wrote to the minister, Viswam accused the BJP-led government of showing its true colours just after the party secured electoral victories in four states
 "CPI leader Binoy Viswam urges FM to reconsider EPFO rate slash")
FM Sitharaman discusses impact of rising commodity prices with IMF chief
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a virtual meeting with IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva and discussed various issues, including the impact of rising commodity prices on world economy.
 "FM Sitharaman discusses impact of rising commodity prices with IMF chief")
FM Sitharaman invites Canadian pension funds to invest in infra projects
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday invited Canadian pension funds to invest in the National Monetization Pipeline and National Infrastructure Pipeline.
Digital economy to see exponential growth to $800 bn by 2030: FM
The total number of retail investor accounts has almost doubled, from about 45 million as of March 2016 to 88.2 million by March 31 2021, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Digital economy to see exponential growth to $800 bn by 2030: FM")
Digital technology should reach every nook and corner of India: Sitharaman
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asserted here that the benefits of digital technology should reach every nook and corner of the country
GST compensation cess period already extended till March 2026: FM
The Union Minister was responding to a query on Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's statement requesting the Centre to extend the GST compensation period, which ends in June.
 "GST compensation cess period already extended till March 2026: FM")
Ukraine war will have impact on Indian economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will certainly have an impact on the Indian economy, Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitaraman said on Tuesday.
FM raises concern on rising oil prices; Puri says oil cos to decide on hike
India relies on overseas purchases to meet about 85 per cent of its oil requirement, making it one of the most vulnerable in Asia to higher oil prices
Increased duty on imported goods to add fillip to self-reliance, says FM
Sitharaman said the Atma Nirbhar philosophy is a guiding principle but it is not blindly applied in a manner that it affected the Indian interests.
 "Increased duty on imported goods to add fillip to self-reliance, says FM")
Matter of pride that India has a woman finance minister: PM Modi
PM Modi on Tuesday said it was a matter of pride that a large country like India has a woman finance minister who has presented a progressive Budget this year for Asia's third largest economy.
