Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Even as AI opens extraordinary possibilities, we must confront its darker side.The same tools that power innovation can be weaponised for deception and for fraud – Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister

Speaking at the 6th edition of Global Fintech Fest 2025 , the finance minister also said India has the potential of becoming...

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Rips Apart BJP , Says Party Using Karur Stampede For Political Mileage Rather Than Genuine Concern

While inaugurating development projects in Ramanathapuram district, CM Stalin criticised the BJP party and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for rushing to...

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The central government has also provided 50-year interest-free assistance to the state governments so that they can have their capital assets increased (with) money to spend on them – Nirmala, Sitharaman, Finance Minister

Sitharaman further said during the last 11 years, 88 airports have been operationalised, 31,000 kilometers of new rail tracks have been laid,...

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50% US Tariffs Row : From our side, we are keeping all the doors open, if I can use that expression. The diplomatic teams are engaging with the US – Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister

The remarks assume significance as India and the US have been negotiating a bilateral trade agreement since March. So far, five rounds...

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The GST rationalisation and the reduction in rates on a range of goods and services are WELCOME but 8 years TOO LATE – P Chidambaram, Senior Congress Leader , Former Finance Minister

With the GST Council approving a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, senior Congress leader and former finance...

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GST 2.0 : GST Council Approves Two Rates Structure – 5,18% From Existing Four Slabs ; FM Sitaraman Says All Decsions Taken Unanimously With No Disagreement With Any State

GST tax rates on common use items ranging from hair oil to corn flakes, TVs, and personal health and life insurance policies...

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The New Income-Tax Act 2025 Gets Assent From President Droupadi Murmu ; To Come Into Effect from April 1, 2026

'The Income-tax Act, 2025, has received the Hon'ble President's assent on August 21, 2025. A landmark reform replacing the 1961 Act, it...

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The New Income Tax Bill Tabled By Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Gets Parliament’s Nod

Piloting the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it does not impose any new tax...

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