Tag: Nirmala Sitharaman

Business

Good news! Finance Minister hints at GST rate revision for two-wheelers

August 26, 2020

New Delhi: Auto stocks were in demand Wednesday, rising up to 7 per cent, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said ...

Business

Rural economy of India still strong: PM Modi

August 9, 2020

New Delhi: As the pandemic severely hits the economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the rural economy of India is ...

Business

RBI announces loan restructuring window for corporates

August 6, 2020

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Thursday announced a loan restructuring window for corporates following bankers and industry demand. ...

Coronavirus

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for speedy settlement of insurances for healthcare workers battling COVID-19

July 13, 2020

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed Monday the implementation of the recently announced insurance scheme for health workers battling ...

Business

Assocham for ‘One Nation, One Stamp Duty’ for M&A transactions

July 12, 2020

New Delhi: Industry body Assocham has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to levy tax on mergers and acquisition transactions on ...

Business

Auction of 11 mineral blocks, including 2 gold ones, put on hold

July 10, 2020

New Delhi: The Centre has put on hold the auction of 11 mineral blocks, including two gold mines, besides keeping ...

National

Finance Ministry asks states, UTs to ensure safety of bank staff

July 9, 2020

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has requested states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure safety and security of bank staff ...

National

Nirmala Sitharaman is a ‘venomous snake’: TMC MP launches scathing attack on Finance Minister

July 5, 2020

Kolkata: In controversial remarks, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has equated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with a ‘venomous snake’ for ...

National

Nirmala Sitharaman rues import of even Ganesha idols from China

June 25, 2020

Chennai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Thursday there was nothing wrong in imports to spur growth. However, Nirmala Sitharaman wondered ...