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Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman

DOB: August 18, 1959

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.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman blames Congress for Yes Bank crisis

News | Mar 06, 2020, 10:47 PM IST

Finance 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.

India one of the quickest in settling insolvency cases: FM Sitharaman

News | Mar 06, 2020, 05:22 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 06 said that today India probably takes least possible time in resolving insolvency cases.

Cabinet approves Companies Second Amendment Bill 2019

News | Mar 04, 2020, 07:48 PM IST

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.

Telecom Dept actively engaging with telecom companies after SC order: FM Sitharaman

News | Feb 17, 2020, 09:23 PM IST

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.

Closely monitoring banks and their extension of credit facility: FM Sitharaman

News | Feb 15, 2020, 06:45 PM IST

Talking about agriculture credit target Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is closing monitoring the banks and their extension of credit facility.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets industry representatives in Kolkata

News | Feb 09, 2020, 08:54 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets industry representatives, trade bodies, investment bankers and farmers' organizations.

Budget 2020: FM Sitharaman reserves her comment till Monday on bloodbath at D-street

News | Feb 01, 2020, 08:35 PM IST

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 lauds Union Budget 2020, says several steps taken to increase investment

News | Feb 01, 2020, 08:33 PM IST

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on February 01showed his satisfaction of the Union Budget 2020 which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

New Income Tax slabs minus 70 exemptions: Revenue Secretary

News | Feb 01, 2020, 08:33 PM IST

While addressing a press conference, Union Revenue Secretary, Ajay Bhushan informed that under the new tax regime government has removed 70 exemptions.

Wanted to simplify income tax process, reduce rates: FM Sitharaman on option of lower IT rates

News | Feb 01, 2020, 08:31 PM IST

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.

Budget 2020: Govt to sell part of its holding in LIC through IPO, says FM Sitharaman

News | Feb 01, 2020, 08:08 PM IST

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.

Budget 2020: Govt allocates Rs 4,400 crore for clean air initiatives

News | Feb 01, 2020, 08:08 PM IST

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.

Watch: FM Sitharaman arrives at Parliament for Cabinet meet ahead of budget speech

News | Feb 01, 2020, 12:46 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrived at the Parliament to attend Cabinet meeting.

Millennials preferring Ola, Uber affecting auto industry, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

News | Sep 11, 2019, 11:04 AM IST

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

Nirmala Sitharaman announces big banks merger: India will now have only 12 PSBs

News | Sep 01, 2019, 05:22 AM IST

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

India's growth rate higher in comparison with many countries says,FM Nirmala Sitharaman

News | Aug 23, 2019, 07:22 PM IST

Banks to make home, auto loans cheaper: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman travels in metro to attend an event in Gurugram

News | Mar 31, 2019, 09:23 PM IST

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

News | Mar 31, 2019, 04:29 PM IST

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

Aap Ki Adalat | Sep 14, 2018, 11:36 PM IST

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

Aap Ki Adalat | Sep 14, 2018, 11:36 PM IST

Watch Promo lll: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Aap Ki Adalat at 10 PM on Saturday

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