Upasana Konidela has called for increased financial literacy, drawing inspiration from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly defended the Modi government's economic achievements, countering Rahul Gandhi's warnings of an 'economic tsunami' by highlighting India's robust growth amidst global challenges and citing IMF acknowledgments of poverty reduction.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that Indian banks must collaborate to address "AI-born challenges" and flagged potential cyber risks associated with artificial intelligence. She emphasized the need for preparedness against evolving threats.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to skip her planned visit to the US, where she was expected to attend World Bank and IMF meetings, as Parliament reconvenes to fast-track a women's quota bill.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the country possesses the fiscal capacity to address the challenges posed by the Middle East crisis, noting global economic volatility and surging public debt.

Indian ministers Hardeep Puri and Nirmala Sitharaman have countered the Opposition regarding the ongoing fuel crisis, asserting that there will be 'no lockdown, only relief'.

The Indian Parliament has passed a bill seeking to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act 2019, which also includes provisions for graded punishment based on the severity of harm inflicted on transgender individuals.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, discussing measures to ensure a steady flow of LPG and ramp up local production.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund will give fiscal headroom to allow India to respond to global headwinds.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that there is no current roadmap for public sector bank mergers in India. Instead, a new banking reform panel will be established to review the sector's future and strengthen the economy.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Commerce Ministry would make a decision regarding the India-U.S. trade deal.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated at a panel talk in France that middle-class consumption is powering the country's economic growth.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that externally aided projects in India's Northeast region should focus on empowering local products to reach global markets and strengthen livelihoods.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the critical importance of fuel, fertilizers, and foreign exchange, echoing PM Narendra Modi's call for foreign exchange conservation amidst the Middle East conflict.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that while the Indian economy is robust, external factors are creating pressure on the '3 Fs' - Food, Fuel, and Fertiliser.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has labeled the Congress party as "obstructionists" following their comments on an "economic storm," while highlighting the government's service to all sections of society.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for broad-based and participative growth, along with large-scale skilling, to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.

Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, chaired a meeting with banks to assess threats linked to AI models, urging them to secure IT systems and safeguard customer data.

A Delhi court has rejected a criminal defamation complaint filed against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by Lipika Mitra, wife of AAP leader Somnath Bharti.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the applicable surcharge on buyback income will be capped at 12% through amendments in the Finance Bill. This adjustment aims to reduce the effective tax burden, addressing initial unclarity.

Anil Ambani has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing his willingness to repay outstanding dues and requesting the formation of a panel to finalize the amount and repayment timeline.

Domestic production now estimated at more than 48,000 tonnes on a day-to-day basis; increase follows issuance of supply maintenance orders

The Indian government, through Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has sought Lok Sabha approval for a second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants, totaling ₹2.81 lakh crore in gross additional expenditure for FY26.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0, aiming to achieve asset monetisation worth Rs 16.72 lakh crore by 2030.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has commenced a four-day official visit to France to deepen strategic economic ties, during which she will also hold one-to-one meetings with select global CEOs.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that more measures are expected to attract foreign capital inflows, following initial steps by the RBI and government.

Bank officials have been granted bail in a case where a doctor was allegedly scammed out of Rs 68 lakh using a deepfake video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed willingness to consider investor concerns regarding capital gains taxes, assuring that the government is open to stakeholder suggestions while also defending recent fuel price hikes due to global crude oil prices.

India's Jan Suraksha programmes have paid out nearly Rs 25,160 crore in claims over a decade, providing a safety net for millions through life cover, accident insurance, and pension schemes, as highlighted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to simplify and implement common Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This initiative aims to boost the ease of doing business across the nation.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is assessing the potential risks of 'Mythos' on the banking sector and has reached out to AI company Anthropic for clarification.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured the Rajya Sabha that the government will achieve its 4.3% fiscal deficit target by 2026-27, emphasizing efficient revenue management despite recent excise duty cuts.

The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, has passed the Finance Bill 2026 with 33 amendments, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a $70 billion investment in datacenters, emphasizing tax holidays for local job creation.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce both the Finance Bill, 2026 and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha today.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while replying to the Supplementary Demands for Grants in the Lok Sabha, outlined the government’s fiscal roadmap for rural employment and energy security.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attributed the rise in gold prices to increased buying by central banks and strong domestic demand, assuring that the government is monitoring the situation.