Nirmala Sitharaman
Coverage of Nirmala Sitharaman in the Nexus archive.
- Indian economy to hit $5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
India’s GDP is projected to reach $5.1 trillion by 2028-29 according to the IMF’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook database, as stated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a Rajya Sabha written reply.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 LIVE updates: Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha
The Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 agenda includes introducing the Indian Statistical Institute Bill and Bankers' Books Evidence Bill in Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a statement on Demands for Excess Grants for 2022-23.
- FM Sitharaman directs Income Tax dept to work for benefit of common people
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directed the Income Tax department to prioritize the common people's benefit. She also highlighted issues with asset encroachment hindering construction projects.
- Congress accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of repeating ‘false claims’
Congress accuses Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, of repeating false claims regarding employment and bank loans. The party leaders seek details on loan beneficiaries and recoveries from economic offenders.
- Naidu seeks Nirmala Sitharaman’s support for setting up of Indian School of Agriculture in A.P.
Chief Minister Naidu seeks Nirmala Sitharaman's support for establishing the Indian School of Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh and requests Central government intervention to stabilize shrimp feed raw material prices due to a steep hike impacting businesses.
- Bank loans have become accessible to all eligible people after 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman
The Union Finance Minister stated that bank loans became accessible to eligible people after 2014 due to PM Modi's vision, which shifted banking culture to support small businesses and reduce reliance on private lenders. In Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu, ₹3,216 crore was distributed to over 1 lakh beneficiaries.
- Centre gives in-principle approval to revival package for Kerala’s cashew industry
The Centre has given in-principle approval for a revival package for Kerala’s cashew industry. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the State to immediately submit a detailed project proposal.
- Narasaraopet to host ₹2,000 crore mega loan mela on July 17: MP
Narasaraopet is hosting a ₹2,000 crore mega loan mela on July 17. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu are expected to attend, aiming to benefit 3,000 people under 20 Central government schemes.
- State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that state borrowings should prioritize asset creation over revenue expenditure. She highlighted that loans for public infrastructure yield long-term economic benefits and generate employment for 50 to 60 years.
- Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Northeast’s largest spice processing plant in Meghalaya
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Northeast’s largest spice processing plant in Meghalaya. The facility, established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company, has an annual processing capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes of spices.
- Nirmala Sitharaman inspects Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway works near Devanahalli
Nirmala Sitharaman inspected the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway construction near Devanahalli. The expressway is designated as a priority corridor under the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and begins at Hoskote near the junction of NH-4 and NH-207 in Karnataka.
- Nirmala Sitharaman attributes rupee fluctuations to global, domestic factors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that rupee fluctuations are influenced by global and domestic factors. She highlighted international developments as a key factor affecting the rupee's movement.
- Rahul Gandhi 'undermining' achievements of India, its people: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining India's achievements and dismissed his claim that a disaster awaits the country.