The Latest Breaking News from Nirmala Sitharaman

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

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 Times of India · Apr 22, 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 Hindu · Apr 20, 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 Hindu · 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 Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Sri Lanka seeks India’s help for funds

Colombo has reached out to Delhi and Beijing for $3 billion in ‘bridge finance’

The Hindu · Apr 13, 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.

The Times of India · Apr 11, 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.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 10, 2022

Defence Ministry notifies 3rd positive indigenisation list

Release of list shows the fast pace of self-reliance in defence sector, says Rajnath

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022

Rajya Sabha clears bill revamping chartered accountancy institutes

All Opposition amendments rejected by voice vote

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022