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FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds talks with US business leaders in San Francisco

Nirmala Sitharaman began her 11-day US-Peru trip Sunday with an interaction with the Indian diaspora after arriving in San Francisco.

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman attends Luncheon Roundtable with various pension fund managers and other institutional investors, in San Francisco, US(@FinMinIndia )

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Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:28 AM IST

PTI |

'PM Modi's leadership is making a difference': Nirmala Sitharaman in US

Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks came as part of her official five-day visit to the United States, which began on April 20.

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the Indian diaspora during a gathering at the India Community Centre, in San Francisco.(@FinMinIndia)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 11:17 AM IST

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Two-pronged approach: India steps up negotiation efforts for trade deals

The Union government in a statement on Saturday said Sitharaman will begin her trip to the US and Peru on April 20

india news

Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

Sitharaman's advice to investors amid Trump tariff-triggered market volatility

Speaking at the 150th anniversary of the BSE, Sitharaman underscored the central role of investors in shaping the future of India’s financial markets

Mumbai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during the celebration of 150th anniversary of the BSE, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) (PTI04_17_2025_000236A)(PTI)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:54 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘India-UK talks for mutually beneficial FTAs, investment pact continue at pace’

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and UK chancellor of exchequer Rachel Reeves met in London for the 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speak during the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), at the London Stock Exchange Group in central London on Wednesday. (AP)

business

Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

No more charges for updating nominee details in PPF accounts: Nirmala Sitharaman

Nominee details in PPF accounts are important since funds will get transferred to the designated beneficiary in the event of the account holder’s demise.

PPF is a long-term, tax-saving investment scheme offered and backed by the government.

business

Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:25 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Sitharaman hits out at Chidambaram over capital expenditure: ‘Flawed comparison’

Chidambaram questioned the “reduction” in FY25 capital expenditure, which fell from ₹11.11 lakh crore to ₹10.18 lakh crore in the revised budget estimate.

Sitharaman was responding to Chidambaram’s social media post, where he stated that the government had cut <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>92,682 crore (Capex BE over RE) and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90,887 crore (SASCI BE over RE) for FY25.

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Updated on Apr 01, 2025 09:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Arrest Kamra soon, don’t test our patience: Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday criticised comedian Kunal Kamra over his recently reposted videos allegedly targeting Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Eknath Shinde

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:46 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

'Don't test our patience, arrest Kunal Kamra soon': Maharashtra minister to cops

Shambhuraj Desai accused the comic of ‘deliberately’ insulting prominent figures like Eknath Shinde, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kunal Kamra, without taking names, seemingly mocked Eknath Shinde by modifying a song from 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' movie. (Screengrab/X/@kunalkamra88)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2025 10:41 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh

NHAI completes largest road monetisation bid

With this, NHIT will hold a diversified portfolio of 26 operating toll roads (41 toll plazas) with an aggregate length of 2,345 km, spread across 12 states, and concession periods ranging from 20 to 30 years.

india news

Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:08 AM IST

BySoumya Chatterjee, New Delhi

Kunal Kamra targets Nirmala Sitharaman amid ‘traitor’ jibe row

In the freshly reposted video of the parody song, which he performed in the same show, Kunal Kamra can be seen singing a parody of the song “Hawa Hawai".

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra isn't backing down.(HT File)

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 02:50 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Shivam Pratap Singh

Steep cut in tax won’t be rolled back, FM tells LS

Tax collections have been increasing year-on-year, she said adding that the ₹1 lakh crore forgone has been factored in while fixing the budget estimate (BE) for 2025-26.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

New Income Tax Bill to be taken up for discussion in monsoon session: Sitharaman

The Select Committee has been mandated to submit its report on the bill by the first day of the next session of Parliament.

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.(Sansad TV via PTI)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:44 PM IST

PTI |

Govt committed to bring normalcy to Manipur: Sitharaman

The Centre is committed to bringing normalcy to ethnic strife-torn Manipur, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament on Tuesday. (ANI)

india news

Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:56 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi

Kerala CM clarifies 'breakfast meeting' with FM Sitharaman, no memorandums

Vijayan mentioned that several issues concerning Kerala were discussed, some of which the Finance Minister acknowledged as serious.

Pinarayi Vijayan clarified that no memorandums were submitted during his recent meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:44 PM IST

PTI |

120 more locations under UDAN scheme, 4 cr people to be air connected in next 10 yrs: Naidu

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:03 PM IST

PTI |

MK Stalin reveals why he replaced 'Rs' with 'Ru' in Tamil Nadu budget logo

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had slammed the MK Stalin government for the move, saying it promoted "secessionist sentiment".

MK Stalin claimed Nirmala Sitharaman had herself used the word 'Ru'.(File photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 12:10 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Sitharaman slams Stalin's DMK over 'Rs' move: 'Promotes secessionist sentiment'

The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Indian rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in its logo for the 2025-26 budget, to be tabled in the Assembly on Friday.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked why didn’t the DMK protest back in 2010 when the rupee symbol was officially adopted under the Congress -led UPA government(Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Mar 13, 2025 11:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kerala CM, guv meet Sitharaman in Delhi, discuss multiple issues

The meeting came a day after the governor’s rare interaction with the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from the state in Delhi

Kerala governor Rajendra Arlekar, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and minister KV Thomas, special representative of Kerala Government in Delhi, hold a meeting at Kerala House in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByVishnu Varma

Kerala CM meets FM Sitharaman in presence of Governor in Delhi

The meeting came just a day after Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s interaction with the Kerala MPs in Delhi where he exhorted them to bury political differences and work for the interests of the state

Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a meeting with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Kerala House in Delhi on Wednesday.

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:13 PM IST

ByVishnu Varma

Sitharaman says law and order situation improved in Manipur

Sitharaman emphasised that the overall law and order situation has improved in the ethnic strife-torn state, which is currently under the central rule, except for some sporadic incidents.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that all financial support will be provided to Manipur (Sansad TV)

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi

'Look at their hypocrisy': Sitharaman slams DMK over language row

Nirmala Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha that DMK people idolise a person who spoke "disparagingly" against Tamil language.

Nirmala Sitharaman said that DMK in Tamil Nadu has double standards regarding Tamil language.(Sansad TV)

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 12:01 AM IST

PTI |

India working to protect its exports amid US tariffs threat: Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged potential impacts of US tariffs on India, while Piyush Goyal engages in discussions with the Trump administration.

Nirmala Sitharaman said India is currently engaged in trade negotiations with the US.(Photo credit: X)

india news

Updated on Mar 07, 2025 08:25 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge flags Instagram ads selling fake ₹500 notes

Kharge criticized the government for inaction on counterfeit ₹500 notes, citing a 400 per cent increase since 2018-19.

He further criticized Home Minister Amit Shah, questioning his efforts to tackle the issue.(X/Priyank Kharge)

cities

Published on Mar 01, 2025 03:48 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

LS panel to record evidence of ICAI, EY representatives on Income Tax Bill

The Select Committee of the Lok Sabha under the chairmanship of BJP Vice President Baijayant Panda will examine the Income-Tax Bill 2025 on March 6 and 7, 2025.

BJP MP Baijayant Panda-led committee will record oral evidence of representatives from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Ernst and Young (EY).(PTI)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:51 PM IST

ANI |

The magic of makhanas: A superfood for health-conscious individuals

Makhana, a nutritious superfood rich in fibre and antioxidants, is gaining popularity as a healthy snack for health-conscious individuals

Makhana is a healthy superfood packed with fibre and antioxidants(Photo: Shutterstock)

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:44 PM IST

BySanchita Kalra

People friendly budget to give impetus to PM’s Viksit Bharat dream; Anurag Thakur

Addressing media persons here, Thakur said that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recently presented budget for 2025-26 will definitely give an impetus in realising the PM’s dream of ‘Viksit Bharat’

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Finance min Sitharaman flags off BLW-made 375th electric loco

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched the 375th WAP-7 electric locomotive at BLW, praising its achievements under 'Make in India' and its advanced technology.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman inspecting features of WAP-7 electric locomotive at BLW in Varanasi. (Sourced)

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Updated on Feb 21, 2025 09:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Tax rebate confusion: Capital gains impact on new ₹12 lakh threshold explained

This comes in the backdrop of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raising the tax-rebate threshold from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26.(PTI)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2025 01:41 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Economy tanked under Modi-led govt: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi's government for the declining Indian economy, citing stock market losses and job cuts despite tax cuts.

Kharge also pointed to the depreciation of the rupee and its potential impact on the trade deficit. (ANI PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:36 AM IST

BySnehashish Roy, New Delhi

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Nirmala Sitharaman began her 11-day US-Peru trip Sunday with an interaction with the Indian diaspora after arriving in San Francisco.

Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks came as part of her official five-day visit to the United States, which began on April 20.

The Union government in a statement on Saturday said Sitharaman will begin her trip to the US and Peru on April 20

Speaking at the 150th anniversary of the BSE, Sitharaman underscored the central role of investors in shaping the future of India’s financial markets

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and UK chancellor of exchequer Rachel Reeves met in London for the 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue

Nominee details in PPF accounts are important since funds will get transferred to the designated beneficiary in the event of the account holder’s demise.

Chidambaram questioned the “reduction” in FY25 capital expenditure, which fell from ₹11.11 lakh crore to ₹10.18 lakh crore in the revised budget estimate.

Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday criticised comedian Kunal Kamra over his recently reposted videos allegedly targeting Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Eknath Shinde

Shambhuraj Desai accused the comic of ‘deliberately’ insulting prominent figures like Eknath Shinde, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

With this, NHIT will hold a diversified portfolio of 26 operating toll roads (41 toll plazas) with an aggregate length of 2,345 km, spread across 12 states, and concession periods ranging from 20 to 30 years.

In the freshly reposted video of the parody song, which he performed in the same show, Kunal Kamra can be seen singing a parody of the song “Hawa Hawai".

Tax collections have been increasing year-on-year, she said adding that the ₹1 lakh crore forgone has been factored in while fixing the budget estimate (BE) for 2025-26.

The Select Committee has been mandated to submit its report on the bill by the first day of the next session of Parliament.

The Centre is committed to bringing normalcy to ethnic strife-torn Manipur, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday

Vijayan mentioned that several issues concerning Kerala were discussed, some of which the Finance Minister acknowledged as serious.

120 more locations under UDAN scheme, 4 cr people to be air connected in next 10 yrs: Naidu

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had slammed the MK Stalin government for the move, saying it promoted "secessionist sentiment".

The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Indian rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in its logo for the 2025-26 budget, to be tabled in the Assembly on Friday.

The meeting came a day after the governor’s rare interaction with the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from the state in Delhi

The meeting came just a day after Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s interaction with the Kerala MPs in Delhi where he exhorted them to bury political differences and work for the interests of the state

Sitharaman emphasised that the overall law and order situation has improved in the ethnic strife-torn state, which is currently under the central rule, except for some sporadic incidents.

Nirmala Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha that DMK people idolise a person who spoke "disparagingly" against Tamil language.

Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged potential impacts of US tariffs on India, while Piyush Goyal engages in discussions with the Trump administration.

Kharge criticized the government for inaction on counterfeit ₹500 notes, citing a 400 per cent increase since 2018-19.

The Select Committee of the Lok Sabha under the chairmanship of BJP Vice President Baijayant Panda will examine the Income-Tax Bill 2025 on March 6 and 7, 2025.

Makhana, a nutritious superfood rich in fibre and antioxidants, is gaining popularity as a healthy snack for health-conscious individuals

Addressing media persons here, Thakur said that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recently presented budget for 2025-26 will definitely give an impetus in realising the PM’s dream of ‘Viksit Bharat’

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched the 375th WAP-7 electric locomotive at BLW, praising its achievements under 'Make in India' and its advanced technology.

This comes in the backdrop of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raising the tax-rebate threshold from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi's government for the declining Indian economy, citing stock market losses and job cuts despite tax cuts.

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