Page 20 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Global economy facing disruptions, India can't be decoupled: Rakesh Mohan
Country has to tailor its actions in response to international crises, says economist and former deputy governor of RBI
 "Global economy facing disruptions, India can't be decoupled: Rakesh Mohan")
Digital Banking Units to boost financial inclusion: All you need to know
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan will get four DBUs each, followed by Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim and Telangana, with three DBUs each
 "Digital Banking Units to boost financial inclusion: All you need to know")
FM deserves Phd: Congress on Sitharaman's 'dollar strengthening' statement
Taking a sideswipe at Nirmala Sitharaman over her statement that Indian currency is not sliding, the dollar is strengthening, the Congress on Monday said that the Finance Minister qualifies for a PhD
 "FM deserves Phd: Congress on Sitharaman's 'dollar strengthening' statement")
Opposition slams FM Sitharaman's remark that rupee has not weakened
Opposition parties slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remark that rupee has not weakened but it is the dollar that has strengthened, saying she cannot hide the failure of her government
 "Opposition slams FM Sitharaman's remark that rupee has not weakened")
A big step towards 'ease of living': PM Modi opens 75 digital banking units
The DBUs will help banks that are now looking to reduce their physical footprint with fewer brick-and-mortar branches, with a 'light' banking approach.
 "A big step towards 'ease of living': PM Modi opens 75 digital banking units")
Coal to be back again as gas becoming unaffordable: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Given the global energy crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that coal is going to be back again as gas has become unaffordable
 "Coal to be back again as gas becoming unaffordable: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Rupee is not sliding, dollar is strengthening, says FM Sitharaman in US
Speaking to reporters after attending the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, she asserted that the fundamentals of the Indian economy were strong
 "Rupee is not sliding, dollar is strengthening, says FM Sitharaman in US")
World Bank offers to take India's digitisation to rest of world: Sitharaman
World Bank President David Malpass has offered to work with India to take its successful digitisation efforts to other countries so that they can also benefit from it, FM Nirmala Sitharaman has said
 "World Bank offers to take India's digitisation to rest of world: Sitharaman")
India aims to develop tech-driven crypto regulatory framework: Sitharaman
India is aiming at developing standard operating procedures for cryptocurrency during its G20 presidency next year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said
ED 'completely independent'; not used for vindictive purpose: Sitharaman
Enforcement Directorate is "completely independent" in what it does, Nirmala Sitharaman said, refuting allegations that it is being used by the government for political or vindictive purposes
Indian Rupee has performed much better, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that Indian Rupee has performed much better than many other emerging market currencies
 "Indian Rupee has performed much better, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Countries concerned of effects of developed nations' decisions: Sitharaman
Several countries including India expressed concern over the spillover effects of political and economic decisions of developed nations, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
 "Countries concerned of effects of developed nations' decisions: Sitharaman")
Inflation 'manageable' at 7.4%, love to see it down to 4%, says Sitharaman
However, anticipating critics, Sitharaman added that the government is working to bring it down under 6% and would like to bring it down under 6% and "ideally" to 4%
Sitharaman flags downside risks due to economic slowdown at IMF meet
Nirmala Sitharaman shared concerns on key downside risks to the economy owing to slowdown in growth in major economies during a meeting at the IMF headquarters
 "Sitharaman flags downside risks due to economic slowdown at IMF meet")
Remain steadfast on principles of common responsibilities: FM to World Bank
Nirmala Sitharaman urged the World Bank to avoid a unidimensional view of subsidies and not to lose focus on the internationally agreed basic principle of common but differentiated responsibilities
 "Remain steadfast on principles of common responsibilities: FM to World Bank")
Despite global headwinds, Indian economy will stay on course: Sitharaman
The Indian economy will stay on course despite global headwinds and is projected to grow at seven per cent in fiscal 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said
Sitharaman discusses global economic situation with EU economy commissioner
Nirmala Sitharaman met European Union's Commissioner of Economy Paolo Gentiloni and the two leaders discussed the current global economic situation, the Union Ministry of Finance said
Decline in India's forex largely due to appreciating US dollar: Sitharaman
The decline in India's foreign exchange reserves is largely due to the valuation changes arising from an appreciating US dollar, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said
India among very few standout performers in a world of uncertainties: FM
In a world of uncertainties, India is one of the very few standout performers, Nirmala Sitharaman said, a day after the IMF described the country as a bright spot in a global economy
 "India among very few standout performers in a world of uncertainties: FM")
FM Sitharaman offers open source network India Stack to other countries
Separately on Thursday, at the G-20 meeting, Sitharaman called on her counterparts to work together from the current geopolitical risks from worsening
