Page 25 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
'If FM doesn't see red now...': What Chidambaram says on retail inflation
According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday, the inflation in food basket was 7.62 per cent in August, up from 6.69 per cent in July and 3.11 per cent in August 2021
 "'If FM doesn't see red now...': What Chidambaram says on retail inflation")
Time for multilateral institutions to be relevant in post-Covid world: FM
The book is authored by Finance Commission Chairman N K Singh and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra
 "Time for multilateral institutions to be relevant in post-Covid world: FM")
Top headlines: Rupee at 5-week high; Infosys says no to moonlighting
As many as 34 new drugs were added and 26 dropped from an updated list of essential medicines that will lead to prices being fixed, said the government on Tuesday.
 "Top headlines: Rupee at 5-week high; Infosys says no to moonlighting")
FM Sitharaman asks India Inc why it is hesitant to invest in manufacturing
She said the government has brought in production linked incentive scheme, cut tax rates to encourage the domestic industry to invest in manufacturing.
Many countries interested in bilateral rupee trade: FM Sitharaman
The RBI had said that for settlement of trade transactions, banks concerned will require special rupee vostro accounts of correspondent banks of the partner trading country
 "Many countries interested in bilateral rupee trade: FM Sitharaman")
Many nations showing interest in rupee trade with India, says FM Sitharaman
Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2022 here, Sitharaman said that positive response has come from many nations across the world, which have said that it is possible to have rupee trade with India
Inflation not a 'red-letter priority' for FM: Chidambaram slams Sitharaman
Taking to Twitter, the veteran Congress leader said: "Only a few days ago, the Honourable FM said that inflation was not a "red-lettered priority" for her"
Finance Minister Sitharaman nudges India Inc to clear unpaid dues of MSMEs
Nirmala Sitharaman said it is encouraging that larger companies are including amounts owed to MSMEs in annual statements
 "Finance Minister Sitharaman nudges India Inc to clear unpaid dues of MSMEs")
The case for greater centre-state coordination to meet long-term goals
Many public policy experts and policymakers have stated that more mechanisms are needed for regular centre-state coordination and interaction on various issues
PM to launch national logistics policy on Sat for seamless flow of goods
The policy is being brought in tandem with Prime Minister's ambitious GatiShakti national master plan
 "PM to launch national logistics policy on Sat for seamless flow of goods")
Retail inflation rises to 7% in Aug as food prices surge; IIP growth slows
FinMin blames adverse base effect, increase in food and fuel prices
 "Retail inflation rises to 7% in Aug as food prices surge; IIP growth slows")
SFIO arrests 'mastermind' behind web of Chinese shell companies
The September 10 arrest comes after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directed the MCA to identify shell companies that can be used to siphon off funds
 "SFIO arrests 'mastermind' behind web of Chinese shell companies")
India has 100 unicorns with a value at $250 billion, says FM Sitharaman
India was home for over one hundred unicorns with a total value of USD 250 billion which have managed to raise over USD 63 billion in the last few years, Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "India has 100 unicorns with a value at $250 billion, says FM Sitharaman")
Institutions need to produce more students to meet development goals: FM
Sitharaman said India needs to understand what the industry requires and educational institutions need to produce students capable of getting into industry to serve the country's development goals
Crackdown on illegal loan apps: RBI to make 'whitelist' of legal platforms
MeitY will ensure only authorised apps are hosted on app stores; all ministries to take possible action
 "Crackdown on illegal loan apps: RBI to make 'whitelist' of legal platforms")
Import of Russian oil at discounted price part of inflation management: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India has ramped up the import of crude oil from Russia at discounted prices amid sanctions on Moscow as part of the country's inflation management
Top headlines: Vehicle sales up 8% in Aug; Fitch affirms rating for 4 NBFCs
Two-wheeler sales were up 8.5 per cent and three-wheeler by 8.3 per cent in August. Passenger and commercial vehicle sales increased 6.5 per cent and 24 per cent
 "Top headlines: Vehicle sales up 8% in Aug; Fitch affirms rating for 4 NBFCs")
Central government to begin Budget 2023-24 preparations from October 10
Budget 2023-24 will be the fifth budget of the Modi government. It will be FM Sitharaman's last Budget before the 2024 General Elections
 "Central government to begin Budget 2023-24 preparations from October 10")
Managing inflation can't just be left to RBI: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
'Monetary and fiscal policies have to work in tandem; importing Russian oil part of inflation management'
Importing Russian oil part of India's inflation management: FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman made the statement at an event in New Delhi
