Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian economist and politician (born 1959)

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Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian economist and politician serving as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India since 2019. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, upper house of the Indian Parliament, since 2014. Sitharaman previously served as the Defence Minister of India, 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. She has served as the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs under the Ministry of Finance and the Minister for Commerce and Industry with independent charge. Prior to that, she served as a national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Budget 2023: 5 major announcements for the middle class \| Oneindia News Today, i.e. on 1st February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Indian Union Budget 2023-24 in the Parliament. This is Nirmala Sitharaman's fifth Union Budget and the current.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:36Published on February 1, 2023

Budget 2023: Share market in green, Sensex, Nifty up \| Oneindia News Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the Union Budget 2023, post the budget the markets were in the green with both Sensex and Nifty gaining. #NirmalaSitharaman #Budget2023.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published on February 1, 2023

Budget 2023: Industry leaders react to Modi 2.0’s last full budget \| Oneindia News Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Modi government 2.0’s last full budget. Here is how industry leaders reacted to it. #NirmalaSitharaman #Budget2023 #UnionBudget2023 Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:00Published on February 1, 2023

Budget 2023: What has become costlier and what has become cheaper \| Oneindia News Today, i.e. on 1st February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Indian Union Budget 2023-24 in the Parliament. This is Nirmala Sitharaman's fifth Union Budget and the current.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:22Published on February 1, 2023

Budget 2023: Income tax rebate limit increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹7: Nirmala Sitharaman \|Oneindia News Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes new tax structure by increasing income tax rebate limit from ₹5 lakh to ₹7. Watch her speech. #Budget2023 #IncomeTax #NirmalaSitharaman Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:57Published on February 1, 2023

Budget 2023: What to expect from Modi government’s last full budget \| Oneindia News Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the last full budget of the Modi government before the 2024 lok sabha elections. This is what people can expect. #Budget2023 #NirmalaSitharaman.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:33Published on February 1, 2023

Economic Survey 2022-23 estimates India’s GDP growth in FY24 at 6.5% \| Budget \| Oneindia News Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2022-23 in Parliament. The survey estimated India’s GDP growth in FY24 at 6.5%, while the growth for the ongoing year has been.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published on January 31, 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2022-23 \| Oneindia News Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday tabled the Economic Survey for the year 2022-23 a day prior and will present the budget. #EconomicSurvy2023 #NirmalaSitharaman #UnionBudget Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published on January 31, 2023

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J&K Budget 2023-24: BJP terms it development-oriented, NC calls it ‘disappointing’ J&K BJP on Tuesday termed the annual Budget of the Union Territory, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, futuristic and development-oriented, even as main opposition party National.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
No special category status for Odisha, says Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday made it clear that there is no proposal to accord Special Category Status to Odisha as demanded by the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). She told a press.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2023
Centre cut fuel excise duty twice, but opposition states hiked VAT, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit out at Opposition-ruled Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Kerala for increasing VAT on fuel, while arguing that the Centre had reduced excise duty on petrol and.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2023

Budget benefits all, spread the word, PM Modi tells BJP MPs Stressing that interests of the poor have been at the heart of policy-making of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked BJP MPs to reach out to people in their respective.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2023
Growth main focus of Budget, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman IndiaTimes - Published on February 4, 2023
No impact of Adani FPO cancellation on economy: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday that the cancellation of Adani Enterprises’ follow-on public offer (FPO) will not have any impact on the economy and no effect on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 4, 2023

Lobbyists eliminated from Budget-drafting process: Finance minister Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that Budget-drafting under the Narendra Modi government is done after an exhaustive exercise of consultations with stakeholders, and that power.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 3, 2023
How opposition leaders praised Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2023 While leaders of the ruling BJP-led NDA are gloating over the budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, some opposition leaders unexpectedly have also praised it. IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2023
PM Modi holds meeting with Union ministers to discuss govt strategy in Parliament Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Union Ministers to discuss government strategy in Parliament on Thursday.Among the ministers who were present at the meeting include Union Home Minister.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2023
What are Unity Malls, mentioned by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget speech? Sitharaman, presenting perhaps her last budget before the 2024 general elections, announced that the government will increase the capital expenditure outlay by 33 percent. DNA - Published on February 2, 2023

Budget 2023: Netizens spark meme fest on Twitter on income tax slabs, cigarettes, middle class As India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman releases the Union Budget 2023, netizens began making memes and flooded Twitter with hilarious jokes. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023
Budget 2023: Cigarettes become more expensive after budget announcement, memes flood on Twitter In the Union Budget on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the tax on cigarettes, setting off memes and jokes online. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023
How Nirmala Sitharaman’s Amrit Kaal Budget 2023 gives priority to women Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the fifth budget on Wednesday which is the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government in its second term. Among other things, the budget would be.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 1, 2023	Budget 2023 gives priority to deprived, will fulfil dreams of farmers, middle class: PM Modi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2023-24 before the parliament on Wednesday. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023
Union Budget 2023: From Railways to Defence, know how much fund was allotted to each ministry In addition to several schemes launched, Nirmala Sitharaman also announced the allocation of funds to various ministries operating under the Government of India. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023	Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces new MISHTI scheme, know about this scheme here FM Sitharaman said that the government will take up mangrove plantations along the coastline under the new MISHTI scheme. Mishti means sweetmeats in Bengali. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023
Union Budget 2023: What is PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman is launched for traditional artisans. FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman is a package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023	Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces 50 more airports for better connectivity During her speech, she mentioned 'Amrit Kaal' several times. Sitharaman was quoted as saying, "This is the first budget in Amrit Kaal, this budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous.. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023
Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls millets 'Maa Anna' in budget speech, here's why Sitharaman said that India is at the forefront to popularise the millet. The FM was quoted as saying, "We are the largest producer and second-largest exporter." DNA - Published on February 1, 2023	Union Budget 2023: What is Amrit Kaal, which was mentioned repeatedly by Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was quoted as saying, "This is the first budget in Amrit Kaal, this budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous budget and the blueprint laid for.. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023
Budget 2023: BJP to launch nationwide campaign today to highlight budget's benefits Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the country's annual today on February 1, 2023. Since it will be the final comprehensive budget before the 2024 elections, it has.. DNA - Published on February 1, 2023	Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman discharged from AIIMS Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been discharged from AIIMS where she was admitted with symptoms of viral fever earlier this week, sources said.Sitharaman was admitted to the All India Institute.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2022
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman admitted to AIIMS hospital, condition stable Sources have said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi. DNA - Published on December 26, 2022Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Sri Lanka envoy meets Sitharaman, thanks India's unprecedented emergency assistance Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda on Tuesday met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and thanked her for the brief emergency assistance India has provided to the island.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2022
10 trade unions boycott finance ministry's virtual pre-budget consultations, demand physical meeting A joint forum of ten central trade unions has decided to boycott the virtual pre-budget consultation with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on November 28, demanding a physical meeting with.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 26, 2022	Will Centre restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood? FM Nirmala Sitharaman reveals future plans Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir will be restored soon, in the near future. DNA - Published on November 6, 2022
States borrowing beyond capacity a concern: FM Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the temptation to spend on non-merit goods is very high in some states and borrowing endlessly for such expenditure is a matter of concern for all... IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2022	FM Nirmala Sitharaman hints at possibility of Centre considering restoration of state status to J&K IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2022
KCR renamed TRS due to his belief in 'tantra, numerology': Nirmala Sitharaman KCR has been under attack from the BJP and Congress after he renamed the Telangana Rashtra Samithi to Bharat Rashtra Samithi. DNA - Published on October 8, 2022	Enhance coverage of SCs in schemes: FM to PSU banks As part of a focus on scheduled caste community, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked state-run banks to fill up vacancies, maintain records of outsourced jobs, such as those of safai.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2022
'Manmohan Singh didn't serve unpalatable food like GST, savage taxes': Chidambaram slams FM Sitharaman P Chidambaram issued a scathing attack on FM Nirmala Sitharaman, criticizing policies like demonetization and "savage taxes". DNA - Published on September 16, 2022	1991 reforms half-baked, Modi govt went for changes: Finance minister Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the 1991 reforms were half-baked and the Modi government had to initiate fundamental systemic changes after sweeping to power in 2014, while.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2022
I speak Hindi with 'sankoch' due to fluency issue, admits FM Nirmala Sitharaman Nirmala Sitharaman, a Union minister, admitted on Thursday that she hesitates when speaking Hindi and that it gives her "shivers." DNA - Published on September 15, 2022	Hindi speaking gives me shivers, I speak it with hesitation: FM Sitharaman Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said speaking Hindi gives her "shivers" and she speaks the language with hesitation.Speaking at an event organised by the Hindi Vivek Magazine, Sitharaman.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2022
FM Nirmala Sitharaman assures new bill on data privacy to be ready 'soon' FM Sitharaman made the remarks today while addressing the ongoing India Ideas Summit organised by US-India Business Council. DNA - Published on September 7, 2022	Empowerment, not entitlement, is government policy: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Amid the debate over freebies, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government is following a principle of empowerment by reaching out to all eligible citizens and seeking to ensure.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 13, 2022
Healthcare, education never classified as freebies: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman “The Delhi CM has given perverse twist to the debate on freebies. Health and education have never been called freebies. No Indian government has ever denied them. So, (by) classifying education and.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2022	'Perverse twist': Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Kejriwal; demands debate on freebies Kejriwal charged that "something seems to be wrong" with the Centre's finances the way it is "strongly opposing" free facilities for people. DNA - Published on August 11, 2022
No GST on cash withdrawal from banks, govt not in denial of price rise: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha Nirmala Sitharaman said GST Council has not imposed any new levy on essential items consumed by the poor. DNA - Published on August 2, 2022	Nirmala Sitharaman cites numbers, says India not facing recession risk IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2022
Finance minister defends govt on prices as Parliament gets back to work After two weeks of virtual washout, Parliament transacted legislative business again on Monday with the Lok Sabha taking up a debate on price rise during which finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2022	Nirmala Sitharaman's references to Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha last week have been expunged, here's why Nirmala Sitharaman had demanded an apology from the Congress president for the "rashtrapatni" remark by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. DNA - Published on August 1, 2022
Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu expunges Nirmala Sitharaman's references to Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha last week IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2022	Zero possibility of India slipping into recession: Nirmala Sitharaman on price rise in Lok Sabha The remarks came as the finance minister replied to the debate on price rise in Lok Sabha. The issue will be discussed in Rajya Sabha tomorrow. DNA - Published on August 1, 2022
'Only thing threatened in Parliament is democracy': TMC MP Mahua Moitra takes dig at FM Sitharaman Bengal MP's jibe came after, Rajya Sabha MP Nirmala Sitharaman accused Sonia Gandhi of being aggressive in the Lok Sabha DNA - Published on July 29, 2022	Sonia Gandhi vs Smiri Irani, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' row: Sequence of events Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi saying she shouldn't have allowed him to speak like that. DNA - Published on July 28, 2022
Nirmala Sitharaman alleges some BJP MPs felt threatened after Sonia Gandhi's 'You don't talk to me' snub to LS member IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2022	BJP women MPs protest against Congress leader's remark on President Murmu Holding placards near gate number one of Parliament House, the MPs, including finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and minister of state for agriculture Shobha Karandlaje, raised slogans seeking an.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2022
Parliament: Adhir Ranjan's 'rashtrapatni' remark sparks massive row, BJP demands apology over 'sexist insult' Another protest by Nirmala Sitharaman saw her standing with fellow MPs with placards on the Parliament premises protesting the remark. DNA - Published on July 28, 2022	Govt calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis on July 19 The government has called an all-party meeting on July 19 on the Sri Lankan crisis which will be briefed by Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2022

Nirmala Sitharaman

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