Nirmala Sitharaman joined the BJP in 2008 and has served as a spokesperson for the party. In 2014, she was inducted into Narendra Modi's cabinet as a junior minister and in June 2014, she elected as a Rajya Sabha Member from Andhra Pradesh. In May 2016, she was one of the 12 candidates nominated by the BJP to contest the Rajya Sabha elections due on 11 June 2016. She successfully contested her seat from Karnataka. On 3 September 2017, she was elevated to Defence Minister. After Narendra Modi was re-elected in 2019 she became the first full time woman after Indira Gandhi to hold the Finance Minister post.
Read MoreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman put blame on Congress regime for Yes Bank crisis. She said that the Indian banking system has had severe challenges, thanks to the way the government which existed between 2004- 2014.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 06 said that today India probably takes least possible time in resolving insolvency cases.
Cabinet approved Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. While addressing the press conference, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Cabinet approves Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. Bill removes criminality under the Act. This Bill further ease of living for law-abiding corporates and de-clogs the criminal justice system in the country." The 72 changes in the Companies Act have also been approved.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on providing relief to telecom companies on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) said, "Department of Telecommunications is actively engaging with telecom companies after SC order.
Talking about agriculture credit target Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is closing monitoring the banks and their extension of credit facility.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets industry representatives, trade bodies, investment bankers and farmers' organizations.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave her longest speech on Budget 2020 in the Parliament explaining and clarifying every nook and cranny of the Union Budget.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on February 01showed his satisfaction of the Union Budget 2020 which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
While addressing a press conference, Union Revenue Secretary, Ajay Bhushan informed that under the new tax regime government has removed 70 exemptions.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave her longest speech on Budget 2020 in the parliament explaining and clarifying every nook and cranny of the Union Budget.
Government proposed to sell a part of its holding in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) by initial public offer. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made this announcement, while presenting Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament on February 01.
Government allocated Rupees 4,400 crores for clean air initiatives in Union Budget 2020. "Clean air is a matter of concern in large cities, propose to encourage states to formulate and implement plans to ensure clean air. Allocation for this purpose is Rs 4,400 crores," said Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2020. FM said government will stick to commitments of Paris Climate Accord.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrived at the Parliament to attend Cabinet meeting.
The slowdown in India’s automobile market is due to the 'mindset of millennials' who now prefer to travel by app-based cab services, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank will be brought together and they shall form the 2nd largest public sector bank with a business of Rs 17.95 Lakh Crore, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Banks to make home, auto loans cheaper: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman travels in metro to attend an event in Gurugram
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman takes a metro to attend an event in Gurugram
Watch Promo lV: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Aap Ki Adalat at 10 PM on Saturday
Watch Promo lll: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Aap Ki Adalat at 10 PM on Saturday
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