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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on Adani, jobs, oil and crypto

NEW YORK: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the South Asian nation could buy Russian crude oil near or past the price cap imposed by the G-7 if the recent OPEC+ output cut increases energy costs.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief discuss empowering women leaders

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday (local time) participated in a panel discussion on 'Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs and Leaders' in Washington DC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 14, 2023

India wants key supply-chain role as firms shift From China

WASHINGTON: India seeks to be more involved in world supply chains and serve as an alternative to China through output-incentive plans and the growth of its domestic consumer market, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

The Times of India · Apr 11, 2023

Petroleum products can be included in GST framework once states agree, says finance minister

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that petroleum products can be included in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework once an agreement in this regard is reached among states.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

Govt focusing on public expenditure to propel growth: Finance minister

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the effort of the government over the years has been to increase public expenditure with a view to promote growth.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

India’s top court calls for expert panel to examine fallout of Adani Group fraud allegations

India’s finance minister says Indian regulators are working to protect investor interests

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023

Govt trims budget for MGNREGS as PMAY, Jal Jeevan get more funds, says CEA

NEW DELHI: Chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday said the allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) has been reduced in the Budget for 2023-24 as more funds have been allocated towards Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission, which are expected to…

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2023

Delhi govt seeks Rs 927 crore from Centre for G20 summit preparations

NEW DELHI: Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday wrote a letter to the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a grant of Rs 927 crore to take up special development work for the G20 summit in the national capital.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman assures investors, RBI says keeping vigil: Top developments in Adani-Hindenburg row

NEW DELHI: After 6 days of market rout, few of the Adani Group stocks rebounded on Friday after French energy company TotalEnergies' positive sentiment on the firm.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023

SBI, LIC exposure within permitted limits; markets well regulated: Nirmala Sitharaman on Adani-Hindenburg row

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said she did not expect the ongoing controversy around Adani Group to affect investor confidence as India's banking system is sound and the financial markets are "well regulated".

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023