Page 5 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Fund allocation for MGNREGA has not been reduced, says Sitharaman
The fund allocation for MGNREGA has not gone down, FM Nirmala Sitharaman here on Friday, adding it is a demand driven scheme and as and when the demand increases, the Centre provides money
 "Fund allocation for MGNREGA has not been reduced, says Sitharaman")
Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman
The Union Budget 2023-'24 has been prepared keeping growth in focus and also external economic challenges such as fuel prices, Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman said on Thursday
 "Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman")
LIVE: Appetite of states for capex has gone up, says FM Sitharaman
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 "LIVE: Appetite of states for capex has gone up, says FM Sitharaman")
Exporters need to be receptive towards impact of recession: FM Sitharaman
She also revealed that petrol, diesel can be included in GST once states agree
 "Exporters need to be receptive towards impact of recession: FM Sitharaman")
FM exhorts exporters to foresee impact of global slowdown, engage with govt
Sitharaman further said that customs authorities at the borders are keeping a tab on both exports and imports
Petroleum products can be brought under GST if consensus reached: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that if states arrive at a consensus, then petroleum products can be brought under the GST regime
 "Petroleum products can be brought under GST if consensus reached: FM")
Set up team to resolve MCA21 portal glitches: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The latest version was launched on January 23
 "Set up team to resolve MCA21 portal glitches: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FinMin directs Corporate Affairs Ministry to resolve MCA21 portal issues
The Finance Minister's office responded to the matter after the Corporate Affairs Ministry earlier in the day undertook a review of the matter
Crypto, web3 sectors need global ties for effective regulation: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said crypto assets and web3 sectors require significant international collaboration for effective implementation of domestic legislations
FM Sitharaman asks states to expedite formalities to seek GST compensation
Finance Minister came down heavily in Parliament on states complaining about delay in getting GST compensation, saying that rather than blaming the Centre for delay in facilitating the payment
Too early to gauge spillovers of central bank digital currency: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament that it is still too early to gauge the spillovers of the CBDC, while assailing concerns on whether it would impinge on an individual's autonomy
 "Too early to gauge spillovers of central bank digital currency: Sitharaman")
GST compensation to some states delayed due to lack of AG certificate: FM
The finance minister said if there is any delay of getting the AG's authentication, it is a matter between the AG and the state government concerned, and they have to sort it out
 "GST compensation to some states delayed due to lack of AG certificate: FM")
An idea whose time has come: Will NFIR be a game-changer for India?
The proposed financial registry will kill information asymmetry, and change the dynamics for every stakeholder in the economy for the better, reports Raghu Mohan
 "An idea whose time has come: Will NFIR be a game-changer for India?")
FM Sitharaman addresses central board of RBI, reviews economic situation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday highlighted the key thrust areas outlined in the Union Budget and the expectations from the financial sector
Regulators very experienced; seized of the matter: FM on Adani Group row
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the country's regulators are very experienced and are seized of the matter relating to the Adani Group crisis
New tax regime to benefit middle class; leave more money in their hands: FM
She said it is not necessary to induce individuals to invest through government schemes but give him an opportunity to make a personal decision regarding investments
Indian regulators aware of concerns on Adani Group issue, says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters after meeting the central bank's directors in New Delhi, the capital
India will continue to be fastest growing major economy in 2023-24: FM
Finance Minister also talked about the new tax regime stating that it will leave higher disposable income in the hands of people
GST compensation: Centre owes us Rs 2,409 crore, says West Bengal
Sitharaman in Parliament said GST compensation to states is given when the audited figures are provided but West Bengal has not submitted those since 2017
If needed, will allocate more for NREGA, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the government chose the capital expenditure route to revive the economy because of its greater multiplier effect
