Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that externally aided projects in India's Northeast should focus on market access for local products and economic opportunities. She highlighted a seven-fold increase in assistance and significant road construction, emphasizing the region's potential beyond funding.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant in Meghalaya, highlighting the state's potential to drive India's growth through premium organic produce and global market trust. She emphasized quality over volume, aligning with India's 2047 developed nation vision.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered Rahul Gandhi's economic criticism, asserting India is the world's fastest-growing major economy. She cited GDP growth, IMF data, and digital initiatives like JAM and UPI to showcase economic resilience and welfare delivery.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the Modi government's economic record against Rahul Gandhi's criticism, highlighting India's growth amid global challenges and accusing Gandhi of undermining national achievements. She cited poverty reduction, infrastructure development, and digital progress as key successes.
India faces economic vulnerability due to the US-Iran conflict, impacting its focus on Fuel, Fertiliser, and Forex. Rising global prices for oil and fertilisers strain finances, while a falling rupee pressures foreign exchange reserves. Experts debate structural risks and policy responses.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the government is open to discussing concerns from investors regarding Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) taxation. She also defended recent fuel price hikes due to global crude costs and highlighted monitoring of 'three Fs': fuel, fertilizer, and forex.
面對中東衝突引發的燃料短缺及物價上漲壓力，印度財政部長希塔拉曼表示，政府有應對措施，並強調印度承受不起散布恐慌，需強化人民信心。她指出，降低汽柴油消費稅已使政府損失近兆盧比，但大幅降低民眾衝擊。
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would result in a revenue loss of approximately Rs 1 lakh crore. She urged against 'fearmongering' amid rising fuel prices and global uncertainties, emphasizing the nation's economic resilience.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday refuted Rahul Gandhi's 'crony capitalism' allegations, highlighting Modi government's welfare schemes for farmers, poor, women, and youth. Gandhi had warned of an 'economic storm' and the collapse of the 'Ambani-Adani structure'.
Jan Suraksha programmes have paid out nearly Rs 25,160 crore in claims over a decade, with millions enrolled in life cover, accident insurance, and pension schemes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the success of PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY in providing affordable social security, especially for vulnerable sections.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged SEBI to spearhead the government's 'one nation, one KYC' initiative, aiming for a unified, seamless, and digital KYC process across all financial services.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed Indian banks to strengthen cybersecurity systems to counter emerging threats from advanced AI models, particularly Anthropic's Claude Mythos. Chairing a high-level meeting with bank chiefs and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, she urged lenders to take all necessary pre-emptive measures to secure IT systems, protect customer data and establish real-time threat intelligence sharing with IndianCERT and other agencies. The Indian Banks' Association will develop a coordinated mechanism led by the SBI chairman.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed Indian banks to adopt a more versatile approach to combat emerging AI-driven cyber threats. Banks will collaborate under an Indian Banks' Association-led process to enhance security and leverage AI for defense.
