Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the highest rating among world leaders, BJP Chairman JP Nadda said on Saturday, citing an investigation by a US firm. According to the PTI news agency, Morning Consult has said that more than 75 percent of people approve of PM Modi, while 20 percent …
Read More »The government plans to boost spending to counter the impact of Covid
NEW DELHI: The government will go from being a cautious spender in 2020 to opening the tax floodgates as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to lift Asia’s third-largest economy from the worst of the pandemic. The restrictions imposed by the Finance Ministry on more than 80 government departments and ministries …
Read More »The same reforms mentioned during the 2019 elections: Sitharaman reminds Rahul Gandhi of Cong’s manifesto
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lashed out at Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for criticizing the three agricultural bills, which were passed during the monsoon session in Parliament earlier this year. Sitharaman questioned MP Wayanad Lok Sabha the reason for his lack of support for the same reforms promised …
Read More »Finance Minister promises ‘never before’ like Union budget, seeks contributions
The Union budget for 2021-22 is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on February 1, 2021 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised a “never before” Union Budget on Friday as the government seeks to steer the pandemic-hit economy and boost growth. While investment in healthcare, medical research and development (R&D), and …
Read More »Nirmala Sitharaman conducts pre-budget consultations with captains of industry, services
NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday he celebrated his ninth pre-budget consults with captains of industry, services, and commerce regarding the next budget of the Union 2021-22. Apart from Sitharaman, finance secretary AB Pandey, TV expense secretary Somanathan, DEA Secretary Tarun Bajaj and Chief Economic Advisor KV …
Read More »The government will go ahead with the sale of PSU’s stake, says Nirmala Sitharaman
The government will go ahead with the sale of public sector companies that have been approved by the Cabinet, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Noting that the flow of FDI to India is much higher compared to other emerging economies, he said that India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the …
Read More »Explained: Why does the budgeting exercise start with stakeholder consultations?
Written by Sunny Verma, edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 15, 2020 8:42:54 am Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2021-22 in Lok Sabha on February 1, 2021. (Photo: PTI / file) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held her first pre-budget meeting with major industrialists on Monday …
Read More »FM reviews the progress of schemes in 3 packages, banks sanction Rs 2.05 Lakh Crore to MSMEs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took stock of the progress made under various plans under the three Aatmanirbhar Bharat (ANBP) packages to help reactivate the economy hit by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, Sitharaman presented the details of the Rs 20.97 crore ANBP 1.0 in a …
Read More »Nirmala Sitharaman will hold the first pre-budget consultations with the main industrialists tomorrow, Monday
The finance minister is likely to present her second Modi 2.0 budget on February 1, 2021. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold her first pre-budget consultations with major industrialists tomorrow, that is, on December 14. held virtually, the Finance Ministry said. The finance minister is likely to present her second …
Read More »Farmers must distance themselves from those seeking political resurgence: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that protesting farmers must distance themselves from those clinging to them for a “political resurgence.” In an interview for News18, Sitharaman lashed out at the opposition, saying that farmers are being used for political gain. “The opposition is playing politics on the …
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