Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will be on an official visit to USA and Peru beginning 20th April, 2025, according to an official statement by the Ministry.
Finance Minister Sitharaman, in particular, urged investors to remain informed, patient, and confident in the long-term promise of disciplined wealth creation.
India's defence sector is set to grow steadily, supported by strong efforts towards indigenisation, a solid order pipeline, and rising growth opportunities, according to a recent report by Nirmal Bang.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced USD 400 million in new trade and investment deals at the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue in London.
In his meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, London Mayor Alastair King stated that UK is keen to deepen infrastructure financing in India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Chair of insurance and asset management company Prudential, Shriti Vadera, in London, during her ongoing visit to the UK.
The Union Government on Thursday announced that the financial or banking institutions will not charge any fee for updating nominees for Public Provident Fund or PPF accounts.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House.
Speaking at the launch of the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal in New Delhi, Sitharaman highlighted the balanced approach taken by the GST Council, where finance ministers from various states work together to increase revenue without overburdening citizens.