Tag: Nirmala Sitharaman
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Economists suggest PM Modi for economic reforms: privatisation, banks recapitalising, tariff reduction
Economists suggest PM Modi: On Friday, India’s top economists in a meeting with PM Narendra Modi suggested him to incorporate few economic reforms in order to put the economy back on the path of growth. The virtual meeting was held weeks ahead of the annual budget submission, scheduled for February 1. It was attended by ... -
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt over COVID-19 handling
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday condemned the Union Government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis in India. Taking to Twitter, he shared a BBC video showing how India responded to the pandemic crisis. The video briefed about various aspects of India’s response to COVID-19 ranging from the plight of migrant workers after a nationwide lockdown ... -
N. Sitharaman unveils stimulus plan to boost economy
On Monday, Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, held a press conference to address the economic issues related to dwindling demand and disclosed government’s plans to boost Indian consumption. At the conference, held at National Media Centre, New Delhi, the FM unveiled that centre would be granting a Rs 12,000 crore interest-free 50-year loan to states for ... -
Government notifies cut in EPF contribution to 10% which will increase take-home salary
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the PF contribution of both employee and the employer to 10% each from the prevailing 12% each for all establishment secured by EPFO for the following 3 months. Employees working in the private sector will take more salary home for May, June, and July – as the ... -
Lockdown 4.0: After PM Modi’s stimulus speech, all eyes are on FM’s press meet today
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of relief package of Rs.20 lakh crores on 12 May evening, all eyes are now on the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s press conference on the same issue today at 4.00 pm. In yesterday’s televised address to the nation, the prime minister announced the extension of lockdown and an economic ... -
Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman addressed the 150th Celebration of Bombay Stock Exchange
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman hailed the glory and history of the Bombay Stock Exchange that marked its 150th Year Anniversary. Renowned for being Asia’s Oldest Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange’s memorable day was honored by FM Nirmala Seethraman who was the chief guest. Along with addressing the gathering, Minister Nirmala Seetharaman lauded how ... -
PMI Scheme: Registration Link, Eligibility, Application Process, Deadline, & Latest Updates
This will be PMIS Round 2, again a pilot project that will offer 1,00,000 paid internships in leading companies across 730+ districts of India. The idea behind the initiative is to allow young job seekers to gain work experience with their first practical exposure to real work environments, training them for future career possibilities. Huge ... -
Budget 2025 Date: Know Date, Time & Where to Watch
The official Budget 2025 Date shows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver Budget 2025 during a 11:00 am session on February 1 before Parliament. The upcoming Budget 2025 represents an important milestone because Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her eighth consecutive Budget speech above Morarji Desai’s six Budget cycles. Before the Budget 2025 presentation ... -
Budget Session to Convene from Jan 31 to April 4
Parliament’s Budget Session is scheduled to be held from January 31 to April 4. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table her eighth straight budget on February 1. As per the convention, the session will begin with President Droupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on January 31. The ... -
India to Maintain Investment Restrictions Despite Improved China Relations
India will maintain its strict investment scrutiny for neighboring countries, Ms Sitharaman said, even as New Delhi improved diplomatic relations with Beijing. The statement was made days before Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to meet at the BRICS summit in Russia. This development comes after both countries agreed on the standardized pattern ...









