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Pvt investment, strategic resource security, global openness key for growth path ahead: FM Sitharaman
India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted strategic priorities to build resilience amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. She emphasized the importance of optimizing supply chains and fostering private sector investment for strengthening inno…
Indian economy’s fundamentals intact and strengthening, says FM Sitharaman
FM Sitharaman affirms India's resilient fundamentals and outlines four-pronged strategy: strategic resources, global openness, skills, and private investment.
Bengal needs to get organised players in real estate sector, says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta
West Bengal Finance Minister urges an organized real estate sector, calls to scrap outdated laws, and highlights tech-driven, transparent reforms.
Wagle to meet Jaishankar after talks with Sitharaman
Kathmandu, Sept 18: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is due to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday as his India visit moves into a second day of diplomatic and economic discussions. The meeting is scheduled for 5 pm, a day after Wag…
Next budget may see lowering of customs duties: FM
India Business News: NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that she will focus on lowering customs tariffs in the next budget, following up on a .
Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. PM–Finance Minister power tussle? Wagle launches industry consultations after Balen’s private sector ou…
India - Japan relationship could become world most important : Japanese Finance Minister
A moment of opportunity for Bengal new FM
Sagarmala Finance Corporation set to launch country first blue bond , top executive says
FM Sitharaman ignoring fourth F : Jairam Ramesh says domestic private investors hesitant over investments
'She forgot fourth F - falling private investment': Congress' dig at Sitharaman's '3Fs' call
The Congress party has responded to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's focus on fuel, fertiliser, and forex. Party leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted a critical omission: the declining rates of private investment. He stated that businesses are hesitant to …
Finance Minister : Economy Robust & Resilient
FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cycles
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment structures that align with the specific income cycles of different businesses. This initiative aims to provide tailored credi…
The three Fs that Sitharaman flagged as India braces for a widening global oil shock, forex strain
In light of increasing global unrest from the West Asia crisis and fluctuations in the energy sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is advocating for a concentrated approach to managing fuel, fertiliser, and foreign exchange resources. Prime Minister Mo…
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Finance Minister Sitharaman discuss CBSE payment gateway overhaul; 4 PSU banks to assist
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has initiated a significant overhaul of the CBSE payment gateway system. This move follows widespread complaints from students and parents regarding failed transactions and fee issues. Four public sector banks will …
Farmers, women, youth ‘at core’ of governance, FM slams Rahul
India News: NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hit out at leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, and dismissed charges of ‘crony capitalis.
No plan to arrest any businessman, Wagle clarifies
Kathmandu, May 9: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged private sector entrepreneurs and businesspeople not to believe rumors claiming the government is preparing to crack down on them. Humanity really does run on panic and forwarded gossip. Entire economi…
Govt has made no list to arrest industrialists: Finance Minister Wagle
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has dismissed rumours that the government is preparing a list to arrest or crack down on industrialists and businesspersons, urging the private sector not to be misled by misinformation. Speaking at an event in Kathma…
Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investors
Quantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promises huge returns on small investments with zero risk and government guarantee.
Centre to sustain capex push despite fiscal stress due to global uncertainties: FinMin Official
The FY27 Budget has pegged the fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, which is now seen at 4.5% of GDP, following a downward revision in India's nominal GDP under the new series
PM Modi empowered ED to cleanse cancer of financial crimes; not to target anyone: MoS Pankaj Chaudhary
Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Finance, called the central agency the "nation's shield against financial crimes", stating that it has not only "lived up" to the trust successive governments reposed in it but has also set "new standards".