Page 24 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
More governance and less of govt in Modi's third term: FM Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman was addressing a session titled 'Viksit Bharat 2047 - Vision for Indian Financial Markets,' organised by the BSE stock exchange at the BSE International Convention in Mumbai
 "More governance and less of govt in Modi's third term: FM Sitharaman")
LS polls: FM Sitharaman questions 'lofty promises' in Congress manifesto
Sitharaman said post-pandemic, the Narendra Modi government pursued a "balanced approach" to fiscal consolidation while sustaining economic growth
 "LS polls: FM Sitharaman questions 'lofty promises' in Congress manifesto")
Does Cong know cost of implementing Rahul's 'Khata Khat' schemes, asks FM
A lot has been said in recent times about the fiscal management (especially on debt) of our government under PM Modi's leadership, Sitharaman said in a post on X
LS polls: FM bonds with southern students over lunch at Andhra Bhavan
Polling for Andhra Pradesh's 25 Lok Sabha and 175 assembly seats will be held simultaneously on May 13. Telangana's 17 Lok Sabha seats will also go to the polls on the same day
 "LS polls: FM bonds with southern students over lunch at Andhra Bhavan")
India's fiscal deficit for FY24 likely to be better than expected
Govt capex for the last financial year also in line with projections, say sources
 "India's fiscal deficit for FY24 likely to be better than expected")
Jharkhand bearing brunt of migration, lawlessness, corruption: Sitharaman
Eastern India can become the engine of growth for the country with the restoration of industries, she said
 "Jharkhand bearing brunt of migration, lawlessness, corruption: Sitharaman")
Net worth of CPSEs increased by 82% in 9 years, says finance minister
Sitharaman said the market capitalisation of 12 listed public sector banks (PSBs) has surged by 2.95 times in the past three years to Rs 16.12 trillion as of March 31, 2024
 "Net worth of CPSEs increased by 82% in 9 years, says finance minister")
PSUs not in disarray, but thriving under Modi regime, says Sitharaman
Rebutting allegations by the Congress party that state-owned companies are in a disarray, Sitharaman said such claims are a textbook example of the pot calling the kettle black
GST helped states earn 24% more than the old regime: FM Sitharaman
She praised the new tax system for being pro-poor and beneficial to 4.4 million small taxpayers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
 "GST helped states earn 24% more than the old regime: FM Sitharaman")
Govt adopted pro-poor approach in GST implementation: FM Sitharaman
"This demonstrates that the Centre & States, collectively, through better tax administration, are able to collect the same revenue with a lower burden on our taxpayers," she said
 "Govt adopted pro-poor approach in GST implementation: FM Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman swears in Justice (Retd) Mishra as 1st President of GSTAT
Mishra's appointment marks the beginning of the operationalisation of the GSTAT, a crucial body for resolving GST-related disputes
 "FM Sitharaman swears in Justice (Retd) Mishra as 1st President of GSTAT")
Global cues, tax clarification, Gift Nifty: Key triggers for Nifty on May 6
All you need to know before Sensex, Nifty opens for trade on Monday, May 06: Gift Nifty hints at gap-up open; FM dismisses buzz of changes in capital gains tax and Q4 results.
 "Global cues, tax clarification, Gift Nifty: Key triggers for Nifty on May 6")
Economy will regress into 'fragile five' if Cong manifesto implemented: FM
Citing the case of Congress-ruled Karnataka, Sitharaman said they (Congress) attempted to implement the promises made during the state polls despite knowing that they had no funds
 "Economy will regress into 'fragile five' if Cong manifesto implemented: FM")
FM's clarification on capital gains tax could see markets recover on Monday
Ambareesh Baliga, an independent market analyst believes the markets want 'more of the same' in terms of income tax-related policies - continuity amid a stable regime
 "FM's clarification on capital gains tax could see markets recover on Monday")
Strong capex, domestic demand behind India's growth performance: IMF
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the interim budget, proposed to raise the capital expenditure target by 16.9 per cent to a record Rs 11.11 trillion for FY24-25
 "Strong capex, domestic demand behind India's growth performance: IMF")
India needs stable govt to achieve goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047: FM
'We have to make efforts, so the GDP grows, and the benefits reach to all. GDP growth doesn't happen automatically; efforts are required at micro and macro levels and on the ground,' she said
UPA tenure lost decade, India's growth not arithmetic inevitability: FM
Chidambaram recently told PTI that India will become the third-largest economy in the world regardless of who becomes the PM
LS election phase 2: FM Sitharaman, Rahul Dravid among early voters
Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm
 "LS election phase 2: FM Sitharaman, Rahul Dravid among early voters")
Inheritance tax may nullify decade of progress, says FM as she casts vote
Sitharaman also said that the inheritance tax directly impacts the middle class and aspirational class
 "Inheritance tax may nullify decade of progress, says FM as she casts vote")
Congress plans to target middle class with inheritance tax: Sitharaman
Sam Pitroda argued that his remarks were merely a discussion on policies in the US and not a proposal for India
 "Congress plans to target middle class with inheritance tax: Sitharaman")
