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India’s strong fiscal position gives RBI more policy space: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's strong fiscal position and robust foreign exchange reserves provide the Reserve Bank of India with more policy flexibility, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the Finance Minister said: "India has fiscal space with room to maintain the government’s capex programme, room for the RBI to cut rates and room to offer targeted support to affected sectors.

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Relief for FM Sitharaman as Delhi court dismisses defamation complaint filed by Somnath Bharti’s wife New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti, against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal of the Rouse Avenue Court declined to proceed with the complaint, holding that no grounds were made out to take cognisance of the allegations.

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ED has attached assets valued at Rs 64,920 crore linked to bank frauds: FM Sitharaman​ New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate has investigated 1,105 bank fraud cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and has attached proceeds of crime worth Rs 64,920 crore, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha on Monday.​ She also said that action had been taken under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) against those evading Indian law by staying abroad.

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FM Sitharaman asserts, fundamentals of Indian economy are strong main and very crucial factor in improving the health

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FM Sitharaman tables Finance Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha New Delhi, March 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking a key legislative step that will provide legal backing to the proposals announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27. Once passed, the Finance Bill will bring into force changes in income tax rates, as well as customs and excise duties that were announced as part of the Budget proposals.

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FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill New Delhi, March 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table two key bills — the Finance Bill, 2026 and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — in the Parliament on Monday. The Finance Bill, 2026 aims to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. Finance Minister will move for the bill’s consideration and seek its passage.

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New income tax act 2025 to ease compliance, boost relief for small biz: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, March 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the new Income-tax Act, 2025 will bring major relief for small business owners and professionals by simplifying rules and reducing compliance burden, while also aiming to cut down tax-related disputes. Speaking at the launch of the nationwide awareness campaign ‘PRARAMBH 2026’, FM Sitharaman highlighted that small businesses and professionals are the backbone of India’s economy and the new law has been designed keeping their needs in mind.

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Entire increase in local LPG production is going to households: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified on Tuesday that the entire 25 per cent increase in domestic LPG production is being supplied to households as cooking gas. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister also highlighted that 65 per cent of the total LPG consumed in India is imported, and as much as 90 per cent of this quantity is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reaffirmed the transformative role of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in supporting small-time entrepreneurs across India by providing collateral-free credit, enabling millions to turn their business ideas into reality without the burden of security or guarantees. Answering a question in the Rajya Sabha on the scheme's impact, FM Sitharaman highlighted that PMMY offers loans under three main categories: Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishor (Rs 50,001 to Rs 5 lakh), and Tarun (Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh).

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57.78 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened, 55.8 pc belong to women: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) A total of 57.78 crore Jan Dhan accounts with a deposit balance of Rs 2,94,702 crore have been opened (as on February 25) under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Out of these, 32.21 crore (55.8 per cent) Jan Dhan accounts belong to women, and about 45.17 crore (78.2 per cent) PMJDY accounts have been opened in rural and semi-urban areas, she said in the Lok Sabha.

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Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government remains committed to keeping the fiscal deficit within the revised estimates for FY26, even as it brings in the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Supplementary Demands for Grants (Second Batch) for 2025–26, the Finance Minister said the additional spending proposals would remain within the fiscal deficit target presented in the Union Budget 2026–27.

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No major impact on India due to rise in global oil price: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The impact of the rise in global crude oil prices on the rate of inflation in India is not estimated to be substantial at this point, as the country’s inflation is near the "lower bound", Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Parliament on Monday. The price of crude oil that India imports has been on a declining trajectory for the past one year, till the geopolitical clashes commenced in West Asia on February 28, 2026, the Finance Minister said in an answer to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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FM Sitharaman to look into Fino Payments Bank CEO’s arrest under GST law New Delhi, Feb 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that she would look into the issue of the arrest of Fino Payments Bank's Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer Rishi Gupta after IT industry leader and former Infosys Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mohandas Pai flagged GST's overreach and requested the Finance Minister's intervention in a social media post.

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Too early to comment on US tariff impact, commerce ministry reviewing situation: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it is too early to assess the impact of the recent tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation. FM Sitharaman remarks came after fresh trade tensions emerged following a decision by the US Supreme Court against sweeping import tariffs imposed earlier by the administration of Donald Trump.

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India’s economic growth offers lots of opportunities to invest, grow: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her official trip to Norway, has told leaders in the country that India's economic growth offers lots of opportunities to invest and grow. During her meeting with Jens Stoltenberg, Norway’s Minister of Finance, she discussed working together in the renewable sector, especially solar power, rare earth processing, carbon capture and storage.

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FM Sitharaman to bolster economic ties with Norway, meet CEOs and investors New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to meet Jonas Ghar Store, Prime Minister of Norway, and hold bilateral meetings with Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg along with Minister for Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, it was announced on Monday. She will also hold a roundtable discussion with Norwegian CEO and investors and engage with the diaspora at a community event, according to a Finance Ministry post on X.

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FM Sitharaman meets leaders in Munich, touts investment opportunities India will permit European Union banks to open up to 15 branches over four years

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FM Sitharaman discusses India-EU FTA, investments with top leaders in Germany New Delhi, Feb 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met top leaders and industrialists during her visit to Germany and discussed bilateral trade relations in the backdrop of the EU-India FTA deal, while scaling up the partnership in several fields, including manufacturing, technology and agriculture, Finance Ministry said on Sunday. FM Sitharaman met Lars Klingbeil, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance, Germany and discussed the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in India in January this year that strengthened bilateral relations, particularly in defence, trade, and technology.

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Union Budget marks rare ‘goldilocks moment’ for India’s economy: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, Feb 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the Union Budget 2026-27 has come at a rare moment for India’s economy, where strong growth and low inflation are being achieved together. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, FM Sitharaman described this phase as a ‘Goldilocks moment’ and said it was the result of sustained effort, careful planning and timely policy action, not chance.

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PM Modi praises FM Sitharaman for presenting comprehensive Budget roadmap to transform economy New Delhi, Feb 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that in her Lok Sabha speech, she presented a comprehensive picture of how this year’s Union Budget will contribute to India’s economic transformation. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi shared the speech and wrote, “In her speech in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Smt.

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India safeguards agriculture sector, boosts farmer incomes in US deal: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, Feb 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has safeguarded the sensitivities of its agriculture and animal husbandry sectors in the interim US trade deal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. As part of the interim trade deal framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors such as textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber products, organic chemicals, home decor, artisanal products, and select machinery in the world’s largest economy.

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Customs duty relief in Budget not linked to US tariffs: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, Feb 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the customs duty changes announced in the Budget for 2026-27 are part of the Indian government's ongoing economic reforms to rationalise tariffs and are not linked in any way to the policy decisions of the US. "We have changed customs duties, and we have been making customs duty changes in every Budget for a while now, and we have continued the same in this Budget as well," she pointed out.

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FM Sitharaman fails to address economic instability: Shiv Sena UBT Mumbai, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the Finance Minister for failing to address the economic instability affecting the common citizen. He argued that while Maharashtra remains the largest contributor to the national treasury, the state was once again ignored in terms of significant infrastructure or financial allocations. He stated that the budget failed to instil any confidence in the public regarding job creation or inflation control.

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‘Historic day’: Arjun Ram Meghwal as FM Sitharaman presents Union Budget for ninth time New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday termed it a historic day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the ninth time, calling it a significant achievement for the country and for women’s empowerment. Speaking to IANS, Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “It is a historic day that our Finance Minister has presented the Union Budget for the ninth time.

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‘Clear vision for developed India’: CM Yogi congratulates FM Sitharaman over first budget from Kartyava Bhavan Lucknow, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as the one with a “clear roadmap for a new and developed India” and also congratulated the Finance Minister for presenting the first Budget, prepared at the recently built Kartyava Bhavan. "The new budget has been presented to the nation with a clear roadmap for a New and Developed India in the world’s largest democracy.

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Budget focuses on pushing growth, reforms, and jobs across sectors: FM Sitharaman New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 is designed to accelerate economic growth and create more jobs across sectors. Addressing journalists after the presentation of the budget, the Finance Minister said: "The Budget focuses on building an ecosystem with structural reforms to improve productivity and create an environment that ensures employment generation across sectors.

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FM Sitharaman announces full tax exemption on motor accident claim interest New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major relief initiative for victims of road accidents and their families, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the presentation of the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday that the interest accrued on motor accident compensation claims will be fully exempt from income tax. This proposal, aimed at ensuring victims receive the complete amount without deductions, also eliminates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on such interest payments.

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FM Sitharaman hikes STT on futures to 0.05 pc in Budget 2026 New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a sharp hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament. The move marks a significant increase in transaction costs for traders in the derivatives segment. The STT on futures has been raised to 0.05 per cent from the earlier 0.02 per cent, amounting to a 150 per cent hike.

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FM Sitharaman delivers massive infrastructure push in Union Budget 2026-27 New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a powerful thrust on infrastructure development in her Union Budget speech for 2026-27, emphasising sustained public investment to drive economic growth and balanced regional progress. The government will maintain its strong focus on enhancing infrastructure in cities with populations exceeding five lakh, particularly Tier-2 and Tier-3 urban centres that have emerged as vital growth hubs.

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FM Sitharaman shows red ‘digital bahi-khata’ New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman once again highlighted the government’s move towards tradition and technology on Sunday by carrying the Union Budget documents on a digital tablet placed inside a red ‘bahi-khata’ style pouch. This continues the paperless Budget format introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government. FM Sitharaman first replaced the old leather briefcase, a symbol inherited from British times, with the traditional bahi-khata in 2019.

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