Panneerselvam urges Stalin to take steps to bring petroleum products under GST net AIADMK leader wants CM to discuss the issue with Nirmala Sitharaman The Hindu · May 11, 2022
Need to work together to ensure there is no power shortage, says Finance Minister ‘Electricity should be available 24 x 7, 365 days a year and at a reasonable rate for the industry to grow’ The Hindu · May 10, 2022
Ensure quality power supply at reasonable rates to industries: Finance minister tells state governments CHENNAI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday appealed to states to build infrastructure and do "energy planning" thereby ensuring uninterrupted, quality supply of power is made available to industries at reasonable rates, enabling them to grow their businesses. The Times of India · May 10, 2022
Jan Suraksha schemes bring insurance, pension within reach of common man: FM Nirmala Sitharaman “The number of people who have enrolled and benefitted from the above schemes over the last seven years is a testimony to their success,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said The Hindu · May 9, 2022
Congress in touch with Left-wing extremist outfits: Nirmala Sitharaman Union Finance Minister accuses the party of absentee politics; hails PM Modi’s vaccine policy The Hindu · May 8, 2022
Interest rate hike wasn’t surprising, timing was: Finance Minister Sitharaman The Finance Minister asserted that the rising cost of funds will not impact the government’s planned infrastructure investments The Hindu · May 8, 2022
Govt to address pain points to encourage investments in India, says Nirmala Sitharaman in US Addressing a roundtable on ‘Investing in India’s Digital Revolution’ in San Francisco, the Union Finance Minister encouraged constant engagement with investors to understand and address their concerns The Hindu · Apr 27, 2022
Nirmala Sitharaman invites U.S. semiconductor players to make investments in India Last year, the government approved a ₹76,000-crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022
Allow NRIs, OCI cardholders to invest in Indian stock market, Diaspora body urges Nirmala Sitharaman Such a move would boost the Indian economy further by attracting investment from the global Indian community, said the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) USA The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022
India wants to be friends with West but needs Russian help to defend borders, says Sitharaman The Finance Minister said India was focused on protecting its own regional interests The Hindu · Apr 23, 2022
India wants to be friends with West but needs Russian help to defend borders, says Finance Minister -Bloomberg India wants to be strong friends with the "liberal world" but it needs Russia's assistance to defend its borders, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Bloomberg in an interview in Washington. Reuters · Apr 23, 2022
WTO looking to resolve challenges for Indian food exports: Nirmala Sitharaman India has reached out to over 20 countries regarding exporting wheat, and is targeting a record 15 million tonnes of wheat for export this year. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2022
Nirmala Sitharaman meets heads of FedEx, Mastercard, others during US visit The Finance Minister is in the US to attend IMF-WB Spring Meetings 2022. The Hindu · Apr 22, 2022
The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022 Sitharaman reaffirms India's commitment to fighting money laundering, terror financing; lauds FATF WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reaffirmed India's political commitment to fighting money laundering and terrorist financing as she appreciated the role of FATF global network in safeguarding the global financial system.
The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged IMF to assist Sri Lanka: Govt International Monetary Fund Managing Director Krisalina Georgieva ‘assured the Finance Minister that the IMF would continue to actively engage with Sri Lanka’, said a Finance Ministry readout of the meeting.
The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022 Strong US-India relationship to strengthen global order: Nirmala Sitharaman WASHINGTON: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the US-India relationship is at its best and will strengthen the global order in these challenging times.
The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022 Nirmala Sitharaman discusses geopolitical issues with IMF chief; highlights India's efforts to support growth WASHINGTON: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including the current geopolitical situation and its economic impact, with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, and highlighted the Indian government's commitment to support growth through capital expenditure.
Benzinga · Apr 19, 2022 Crypto Wallets Controlled By Individuals Are A Global Risk, Says India's Finance Minister To The IMF India's Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the country's negative attitude towards cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) panel.
The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022 India’s move away from coal hampered by Ukraine war: Nirmala Sitharaman The price of crude has gone up due to the situation in Europe, as has the price of natural gas — a “transition fuel” for India — in addition to it being in short supply, said Ms. Sitharaman
The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022 Nirmala Sitharaman meets IMF chief; discusses impact of geopolitical situation on global growth Kristalina Georgieva also appreciated India's help to Sri Lanka in tackling its economic crises and assured that the IMF would continue to actively engage with the island nation
The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022 Biggest risk of cryptocurrency could be money laundering, its use for financing terror: Nirmala Sitharaman WASHINGTON: Amidst the pioneering fintech revolution, the biggest risk of cryptocurrency could be money laundering and its use for financing terror, said Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (local time).
The Hindu · Apr 13, 2022 Sri Lanka seeks India’s help for funds Colombo has reached out to Delhi and Beijing for $3 billion in ‘bridge finance’
The Times of India · Apr 11, 2022 HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh calls on finance minister NEW DELHI: HDFC Ltd chairman Deepak Parekh on Monday called on finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid the proposal of a merger of the mortgage firm with its banking subsidiary HDFC Bank.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 10, 2022 India jacks up diesel, petrol prices in aftermath of state elections Indian state fuel retailers have increased petrol prices almost daily since the curtains fell on key state elections. The government blamed the rapidly rising costs on the Ukraine war, while experts warned the price surge could derail livelihoods and businesses.