Page 9 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
FM meets tourism, hospitality representatives on banking-related issues
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama met with representatives from travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors to discuss various banking-related issues.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds meeting with hospitality, tourism sectors
Sitharaman on Friday held a meeting with representatives from travel, tourism and hospitality sectors to discuss various credit related issues with them.
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Financial institutions need to be more people-centric for next 25 years: FM
For the next 25 years, we (financial institutions) have to be a lot more people-centric and try to see what they want, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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FM Sitharaman to meet PM to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict situation
When asked whether there will be a meeting with the Prime Minster on the Russia-Ukraine issue, Sitharaman said 'definitely'
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On cryptocurrencies India is choosing to incrementally confuse
If the government decides to ban cryptocurrencies, it is going to have to fight an uphill battle as banning them will lead to a profusion of illegal ways in which people access them.
Ukraine crisis: Crude oil surge a challenge to financial stability, says FM
Brent crude prices shot up to $99.1/barrel from $96/barrel on Monday after the Russia-Ukraine crisis deepened, but it fell to $97.86
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Keen to fill vacant posts at regulatory bodies at the earliest: Sitharaman
The Centre had invited applications for the Sebi chairperson's position in October 2021
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Lot of buzz, interest in market for LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
On February 13, the state-owned insurer filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi for the sale of a 5 per cent stake by the government for an estimated Rs 63,000 crore
Govt looking into governance lapses that happened at NSE: FM Sitharaman
Earlier this month, Sebi penalised NSE and its former MDs and CEOs, and others for various violations in a case related to the appointment of Anand Subramanian as Group Operating Officer
Allegations of BJP using central agencies against opponents baseless: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman termed the charge of the BJP-led government using central agencies against political opponents as "baseless allegations".
Ukraine situation, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: FM
Russia-Ukraine impact yet to be felt on trade; we are careful that our exporters do not suffer, says FM Sitharaman
Maintain constant vigil on financial sector: FM Sitharaman to regulators
The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) meeting attended by various financial sector regulators comes against the backdrop of rising tension between Russia and the US over Ukraine
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Women reluctant to join company boards, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The remarks come even as the statutes mandate top 1,000 companies to have at least one independent woman director.
Need to separate individual from institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman is in the country's financial capital on a two-day post-Union Budget customary visit
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'Gabbar Singh Tax' critique of GST a disservice to our institutions: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman termed the Opposition's criticism of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as 'Gabbar Singh Tax' as a knee-jerk reaction which is a disservice to the country's institutions.
Banks will have to be a lot more friendly while serving customers, says FM
Responding to a query on hassle-free loans to startups, she said performance in servicing loans under MUDRA and SVANIDHI has been very good
FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks banks to be more customer-friendly
The minister also made it clear that banks do not have to be lenient on credit underwriting standards by taking any adverse risks on a proposal
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Budget 2022 focused on growth revival: Nirmala Sitharaman to industry
The revival of economic growth was the foremost priority of the Union Budget FY23, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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Govt aims sustained recovery; infra spends will have multiplier effects: FM
The government wants to push innovation and the support to help the startups will continue, Sitharaman added.
Need to bridge global infra funding gap: FM Sitharaman at G20 meet
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised the need for bridging the infrastructure funding gap and developing innovative financing mechanisms for an inclusive growth in the sector.
