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Centre keen on investing to develop tea, textile sector in Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the Kolkata Couture Expo at Milan Mela. (HT photo)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 05:25 pm IST

Sitharaman introduces tax amendment Bill to attract global capital

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 06:04 pm IST

Did Nirmala Sitharaman promote a 2.5L monthly income scheme? Fact check

According to the viral claim, citizens could earn an assured monthly income of 2.5 lakh by making an initial investment of 22,000.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 08:57 pm IST

High-level meeting of ministers held at PM Modi's office; NSA Doval also present

P K Mishra, principal secretary to the prime minister, was also present at the meeting.
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 01:59 pm IST

Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on paper leaks sparks row, Oppn, CJP criticise her

Sitharaman said the government had acted against those involved in leaking and trading exam papers.
Updated on Jul 25, 2026 08:59 pm IST

A slice of France: Bastille Day celebrations in New Delhi

Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou
Published on Jul 15, 2026 05:05 pm IST

FM Sitharaman begins four-day France visit to deepen strategic economic ties

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Published on Jul 01, 2026 09:22 pm IST

Govt open to views on reducing capital gains tax on stock investments: FM

Mumbai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 37th Foundation Day event of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), in Mumbai.
Updated on May 26, 2026 06:13 pm IST

'India can't afford fearmongering': Sitharaman presses on 3Fs amid US-Iran war

Nirmala Sitharaman pushed back against what she described as attempts to create panic over the economic situation.
Updated on May 25, 2026 09:00 pm IST

A night of EU-nity in diversity: Europe Day celebrations in New Delhi

Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India and Dr Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance
Updated on May 12, 2026 05:58 pm IST

'Inclusive growth, skilling': FM Sitharaman on achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 goal

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks at NITTE (Deemed to be University) during the 'Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration 2026' on the theme 'Viksit Bharat - Vision for 2047'.
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 09:54 am IST

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Gems and Jewellery Institute campus in Udupi

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Gems and Jewellery Institute campus in Udupi
Published on Apr 28, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Stalin, Sitharaman spar over procurement of paddy in Tamil Nadu

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin in a post on X. (HT File Photo)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 06:02 pm IST

FM accuses Stalin of creating false narrative over advisory on paddy bonus

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman are at war of words over paddy bonuses ahead of Tamil Nadu elections.
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 04:16 pm IST

FM slams CM Stalin’s allegation over paddy procurement incentive

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a public meeting at Kongad Assembly Constituency, in Palakkad on Sunday. (X/@nsitharamanoffc)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 06:51 am IST

Sitharaman likely to skip US visit as Parliament reconvenes to fast-track women quota

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (X)
Published on Apr 09, 2026 01:27 pm IST

US-Iran war now a systemic tremor, not just a regional conflict: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman made the remarks at the golden jubilee event of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy in Delhi.
Updated on Apr 07, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Nirmala Sitharaman assures fast-track of LIC buildings redevelopment in SoBo

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) (Sansad TV)
Published on Apr 06, 2026 04:44 am IST

‘No case made out’: Delhi court junks defamation plea against Nirmala Sitharaman

AAP leader Somnath Bharti alleged that Sitharaman made malicious statements during a press conference ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (Ht Archive)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 10:44 am IST

Assam polls: BJP manifesto promises investment, protection of indigenous people

JP supporters wear masks of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma during their party candidate's nomination rally, in Guwahati
Published on Mar 31, 2026 10:48 am IST

Govt cuts excise on petrol, diesel by 10 per litre; slaps levies on exports

In the backdrop of the Iran-US war, fuel shortage concerns have grown in India.
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 06:35 am IST

12% buyback surcharge in Finance Bill amendments, Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 10:36 am IST

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill

File photo of Lok Sabha.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 06:22 am IST

Himachal CM Sukhu meets FM, seeks special central assistance

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Monday. (File photo)
Published on Mar 02, 2026 02:48 pm IST

Will US Supreme Court tariff ruling impact Indian economy? Sitharaman answers

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the Union commerce ministry is reviewing the situation.
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 02:12 pm IST

‘Not a fluke’: FM says Goldilocks moment due to careful planning

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted the economy's robust trajectory with a growing middle class and emphasized the expansion of taxpayers over the past decade.
Published on Feb 13, 2026 07:17 am IST

Congress ‘surrendered’ India's PDS before World Trade Organisation in 2013: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has allocated 2.27 lakh crore for food subsidy, ensuring basic food security remains a priority for 800 million people.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 07:17 am IST

Budget 2026-27: Statement of pragmatism and farsightedness

The finance minister said two committees formed on administrative reforms in the previous budget had submitted their inputs and that Niti Aayog was working on it.
Published on Feb 09, 2026 02:07 pm IST

'China+1 strategy' to play out fully: Sitharaman after India-US deal sealed

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Budget to benefit common man, US deal big relief to Indian exporters: Sitharaman

The finance minister said two committees formed on administrative reforms in the previous budget had submitted their inputs and that Niti Aayog was working on it.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:00 pm IST