Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian economist and politician (born 1959)
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Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian economist, politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) serving as the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs of the Government of India since 2019. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, representing Karnataka since 2016 and previously represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016. Sitharaman previously served as the 28th Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019, thereby becoming India's second female defence minister and the second female finance minister after Indira Gandhi, and the first full-time female minister to hold each of those portfolios. Sitaraman presented the union budget 8 times, making her second only to Morarji Desai to present the most number of budgets. She served as junior minister in the Modi ministry between 2014 and 2017, holding successive positions, first for her dual appointment as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from May to November 2014, and then as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from May 2014 to September 2017, before being elevated to senior posts within the Union Cabinet.
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New Income Tax Bill likely to be introduced in parliament today; here's what to expectThe Union Cabinet last week cleared the new Income Tax bill. Sitharaman had indicated earlier that the bill will be sent to a parliamentary committee for scrutiny.DNA - Published | |
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TMC institutionalised graft, gutted institutions in West Bengal: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of mismanagement and corruption in the implementation of centrally-sponsored schemes in West Bengal. She highlighted serious..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Institutionalised corruption, gutted institutions': Nirmala Sitharaman's jab at TMC in Lok Sabha addressFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress of fostering corruption and undermining institutions. She also highlighted issues in the implementation of PM Awas Yojana and MNREGA...IndiaTimes - Published | |
FM Sitharaman quotes Raghuram Rajan to explain Rupee's depreciation against dollarUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman cites former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan during her Lok Sabha address concerning the rupee's depreciation against the dollar. She highlights that currency..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'RBI's gold buying is...': FM Nirmala Sitharaman talks about rising gold reserves by central bankFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday clarified in the Lok Sabha that India's rising gold reserves, including those held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is not intended to replace any..DNA - Published | |
Delhi mandate to bring a govt that serves its people: Nirmala SitharamanFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the recent Delhi poll verdict will ensure a government that addresses the citizens' interests and aligns with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 aspirations...IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP government will transform national capital in line with Viksit Bharat goal: SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed happiness over the BJP's likely win in the Delhi assembly elections, emphasizing that the Modi-led government will transform the city in alignment with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress hits out at Modi government for not getting decadal Census done: 'This unwarranted delay is hurting...'The Congress on Saturday had said it is "highly disappointing" that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech made no mention of releasing funds for the decadal population census.DNA - Published | 'Tax assessee’s word is final for us... trust is what we want': FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the Budget’s impact on the economy, emphasizing tax relief for honest taxpayers. She highlighted schemes for agriculture, start-ups, and infrastructure..IndiaTimes - Published |
We're trying to make I-T Act relevant to 21st century: Finance minister Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the new income tax bill, set to be presented in Parliament, will modernize the IT Act for the 21st century. The aim is to make the tax system simpler..IndiaTimes - Published | 17 years after US deal, govt to clear hurdles, open N-power highwayIn a bid to boost India's nuclear sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the nuclear liability law and introduce a nuclear energy mission. This aims to attract foreign..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Unblemished track record': FM Sitharaman on why Moody's has not changed India's rankingFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized India's consistent fiscal discipline despite not securing a rating upgrade from Moody's, which maintained India at “Baa3” with a stable outlook. She..IndiaTimes - Published | Nirmala Sitharaman on India’s economic roadmap: Fiscal consolidation, growth strategies and global challengesIndia's finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, outlines plans for fiscal consolidation, infrastructure investment, and economic growth amidst global challenges. Fiscal deficit targets are set with a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing to cheer about': Former finance minister Chidambaram reviews Union budget 2025Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming it targets the middle class and Bihar voters ahead of upcoming state elections. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is Pratik Doshi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman's son-in-law?Nirmala Sitharaman is married to economist Parakala Prabhakar and the couple has a daughter named- Parakala Vangamayi who is married to Pratik Doshi.DNA - Published |
How opposition reacted to the Union Budget 2025-26Opposition leaders criticized the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing the middle class and small business owners. The budget favored corporate loans over..IndiaTimes - Published | Here's how much time went into crafting Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget day sareeUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union Budget 2025: Who is Gurajada Appa Rao? Famous Telugu poet quoted by Nirmala SitharamanGurajada Appa Rao (1862–1915) was a prominent Indian playwright, poet, and social reformer, best known for his contributions to Telugu literature. Born in Rayavaram village in the Vizianagaram..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Andhra Pradesh cruelly ignored': Congress' dig at Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget amid bonanza for BiharFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's eighth Union Budget for 2025-26 included significant announcements for Bihar ahead of elections, sparking criticisms of political bias. Opposition leaders also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress slams Centre, says Budget 2025 ignores farmers' key demands like MSP, loan waiverIn her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the PM Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana, covering 100 districts with low yields, modern crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters.DNA - Published | Budget cheers for poll-bound Bihar, second year in a rowIn the Union Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several initiatives for Bihar, including the establishment of a Makhana Board, four greenfield airports, and a National Institute Food..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Dulari Devi, Madhubani artist from Bihar who gifted saree that FM Sitharaman is wearing for Budget 2025Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and traditional..DNA - Published | Union Budget 2025: With eyes on Bihar polls, Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget in Madhubani sareeUnion minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 wearing a Madhubani saree gifted by artist Dulari Devi, reflecting Bihar's cultural heritage. The budget is expected to include..IndiaTimes - Published |
Budget will be pro-poor, pro-middle class: Union minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Union Budget 2025-26 will be pro-people, pro-poor, and pro-middle class under PM Narendra Modi's leadership. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will..IndiaTimes - Published | Union Budget 2025-26 LIVE Streaming: When, where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speech LIVE online, on mobile APP, TV?The Budget speech of FM Sitharaman will be broadcast live from 11:00 am on February 1 and can be watched on the official Union Budget website (indiabudget.gov.in) and on Sansad TV.DNA - Published |
Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts sand sculpture on Union Budget 2025Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture on Puri beach to welcome the Union Budget 2025, ahead of its presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The budget is highly anticipated, with..IndiaTimes - Published | Budget session 2025: What India expects to see from FM Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1Budget 2025 is expected to focus on agriculture, tax reforms, fiscal consolidation, real estate, AI, and travel industry growth.DNA - Published |
'You will not see a single Dalit, tribal...': LoP Rahul Gandhi targets Nirmala Sitharaman over budget-making processRahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, trained guns at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the budget-making process, a day before the presentation of budget..DNA - Published | 'Won't see any Dalit with FM tomorrow': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre ahead of Union BudgetRahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi's government, asserting that no Dalit, tribal, or backward class individuals will be seen with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before the Union Budget...IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid debate on work-life balance, economic survey flags concern for mental health: 'Spending long hours at...'The pre-budget economic survey 2024-25, tabled in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, i.e., January 31, flagged concerns for mental health and highlighted the adverse..DNA - Published | Budget 2025 session of parliament begins today, FM Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic SurveyThe Economic Survey is a report card on the economy prepared by the Finance Ministry.DNA - Published |
Revised tax slabs, lower GST rates? Here's what to expect from budget 2025As the central government gears up to tout the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, all eyes are on what Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has to bring to the table for the middle class, salaried..DNA - Published | First part of Budget session likely to be held between Jan 31 & Feb 13Parliament's Budget session will commence from Jan 31 to Feb 13, with the budget presentation on Feb 1 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The session starts with President Droupadi Murmu's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Parliament Budget Session to begin from January 31 to April 4The Parliamentary Budget session will begin on January 31 and run until April 4, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget 2025. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint..IndiaTimes - Published | Budget session likely between January 31 and April 4Parliament's Budget Session will commence on January 31 with President Droupadi Murmu's address and continue until February 13, with the presentation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's eighth..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi says Congress 'fighting Indian state'; BJP: He's in league with urban NaxalsBJP leaders, including president J P Nadda, strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's remark about fighting the BJP, RSS, and the Indian state. They accused him of aligning with subversive forces and claimed..IndiaTimes - Published | 'More than two times': Vijay Mallya says banks recovered Rs 14131 crore from himHis remarks came following a statement by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament about recovery of over Rs 14,130 crore from his attached assets.DNA - Published |
'Entitled to relief': Vijay Mallya reacts to FM Nirmala Sitharaman's statement on Rs 14,131 crore debt recoveryVijay Mallya asserts the banks have recovered twice the Kingfisher Airlines judgement debt. The Finance Minister reported recoveries exceeding Rs 14,000 crore. Mallya insists the debt was Rs 6,203..IndiaTimes - Published | Rs 14,000 crore returned to banks from Mallya assets sales: FM Nirmala SitharamanFM Nirmala Sitharaman informed LS that ED has restituted Rs 22,280 crore worth of assets to the victims of various scams, including return of over Rs 14,000 crore to various banks from the sale of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nirmala: Congress promoted 'parivarvad'; Kharge says Modi, BJP twisting factsRajya Sabha witnessed a fiery start to the two-day-long discussion to mark 75 years of Constitution with FM Nirmala Sitharaman launching a scathing attack on Congress for carrying out major amendments..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi questions PSBs' health, Nirmala Sitharaman says claims baselessFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered Rahul Gandhi's criticism of public sector banks, asserting a "remarkable turnaround" under PM Modi. She refuted allegations of favoritism towards..IndiaTimes - Published |
Remove GST on agriculture inputs: Farmers to FM Nirmala SitharamanFarmer organizations met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, urging GST exemption on agricultural inputs like equipment, feed, fertilizers, seeds, and medicines. They also proposed..IndiaTimes - Published | Language row erupts in Lok Sabha: Sitharaman says 'mocked for learning Hindi in Tamil Nadu'; DMK hits backFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed in the Lok Sabha that she faced ridicule in Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi during her school years, accusing the state of treating Hindi and Sanskrit as..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Your input is...': Nirmala Sitharaman's response to X user requesting 'relief' for middle classThe appeal came from Tushar Sharma, who posted on X, expressing his admiration for the government's efforts while making a 'heartfelt request' for middle-class reliefDNA - Published | 'Consider providing some relief for the middle class': Nirmala Sitharaman replies to X userResponding to a citizen's request for middle-class relief on X, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the concerns and highlighted the Modi government's attentiveness to public voices. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
