Page 15 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Lessons in budgeting: Changing Budget tack amid changing realities
From an adventurous start in 2019 to modest revenue projections last year, there has been a marked change in Ms Sitharaman's approach. T N Ninan looks at what can be expected in Budget 2023
Budget this year to follow spirit of earlier ones, says FM Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sithataman indicated that her forthcoming Budget will continue to push growth on the back of public spending as she said it will "follow the spirit" of earlier Budgets
 "Budget this year to follow spirit of earlier ones, says FM Sitharaman")
Work out strategies to draw global manufacturers to India: FM to industry
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked Indian industry to work out strategies as to how businesses operating in developed countries can look at India as a production or sourcing hub
 "Work out strategies to draw global manufacturers to India: FM to industry")
Tariff walls on exports likely by nations undergoing green transition: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked the Indian industry to be prepared against "tariff walls" which are likely to be imposed by nations undertaking green transitions, on Indian exports
No consensus in GoM report on GST framework for online gaming
The panel, headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, submitted its second report to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the all-powerful GST Council meeting on Saturday
 "No consensus in GoM report on GST framework for online gaming")
Best of BS Opinion: Critical decisions, chaos on the ground, and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Critical decisions, chaos on the ground, and more")
Critical decisions
GST Council is expected to improve business conditions
 "Critical decisions")
On track to meet FY23 fiscal deficit target, inflation within RBI band: FM
'We'll bring inflation down further for the sake of common people', said FM Nirmala Sitharaman
 "On track to meet FY23 fiscal deficit target, inflation within RBI band: FM")
Inflation to decline more; govt on track to meet fiscal deficit target: FM
FM Sitharaman exuded confidence that inflation would further decline and the government is on track to meet its budgetary target for deficit and said that there is no fear of stagflation in India
 "Inflation to decline more; govt on track to meet fiscal deficit target: FM")
Govt will further bring down inflation: FM Sitharaman in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the Lok Sabha that the government will take measures to further ease inflation, which has dipped below the RBI's upper tolerance level of 6%
GST Council likely to decide on decriminalisation, appellate tribunals
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is likely to decide on a number of issues such as decriminalisation of GST offences, setting up of Goods and GST Appellate Tribunals
Bulk of illicit drugs being smuggled into India through sea route: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said a significant portion of drugs like heroin, cocaine, and hashish are being smuggled into the country through sea route.
 "Bulk of illicit drugs being smuggled into India through sea route: FM")
Banks wrote off NPAs over 10 trillion in last five financial years: FM
'SCBs have recovered an aggregate amount of Rs 6,59,596 crore, including recovery of Rs 1,32,036 crore from written-off loan accounts during the last five financial years'
 "Banks wrote off NPAs over 10 trillion in last five financial years: FM")
UPA's decision to provide CSR fund to govt relief fund in 2013: Sitharaman
The decision to provide CSR funds to various relief funds of the central govt was taken by the previous UPA govt in 2013, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanon on Tuesday said in the Rajya Sabha
Budget 2023: How technology may help achieve the impossible trinity
Experts have requested FM Sitharaman for a cut in income tax rates, increase in expenditure, and fiscal consolidation
 "Budget 2023: How technology may help achieve the impossible trinity")
FM Sitharaman to introduce Appropriation Bills in Parliament today
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Appropriation Bills 2022 in the Lok Sabha to seek nod for the payment and appropriation of amounts from the Consolidated Funds of India
Economy was in ICU but now India growing the fastest: FM Sitharaman
The minister's remark came during the Question Hour after Congress member from Telangana A Revanth Reddy raised the issue of depreciation of the rupee against the dollar
Never refer to anyone's caste and religion in House: warns LS speaker
Om Birla warned members against referring to anyone's caste and religion in the House after a Congress MP alleged that FM Nirmala Sitharaman made certain remarks about his proficiency in Hindi
 "Never refer to anyone's caste and religion in House: warns LS speaker")
GST claims of states to be cleared moment AG certificate is received: FM
'From the central government's side, it is up to date, and whatever money it gets as cess, is distributed among states'
 "GST claims of states to be cleared moment AG certificate is received: FM")
Three-day G20 Finance Track led by India kicks off in Bengaluru on Tuesday
Meeting, from December 13-15, will be hosted jointly by FinMin and RBI; Sherpa Track meetings already on
 "Three-day G20 Finance Track led by India kicks off in Bengaluru on Tuesday")
