FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes investment, economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan at AIIB meetFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in meetings in Doha to enhance economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Jordan. Discus...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
India-Jordan trade: Sitharaman seeks deeper ties, $5 billion target by 2030Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Jordan's Minister of Planning Zeina Zeid Toukan in Doha. The two ministers discussed ways to e...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Deadlines for income tax audit and ITR filing extended for AY 2026-2027 to these datesThe Central Government has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers subject to audit ...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman in Qatar from September 27-29, to attend AIIB annual meetFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a pivotal visit to Qatar from September 27 to 29, 2026, where she will participate in th...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She state...
26 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India can achieve over 10% economic growth, says SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, radiated confidence in India's economic future, forecasting a growth rate surpassing 10 per...
26 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
UPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM SitharamanTalking to PTI, Sitharaman said the decision was completely professional, and it was taken jointly by the National Payments Corporation of ...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman rejects UPI MDR 'misconception,' says charge won't be passed to consumersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the Merchant Discount Rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will not be passed to consumer...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
FSSAI initiates action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India over alleged violationsFSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
BRICS tax model needs to reflect reality: FM Nirmala SitharamanIndia will lead both working groups. The meeting also approved terms of reference of the BRICS Tax Support Network. Addressing the BRICS He...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
BRICS should work together on transfer pricing as disputes burden developing nations: FMFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for BRICS nations to improve collaboration on international taxation. She proposed ...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
BRICS economies must shape global tax rules for next generation, says FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said BRICS countries need to ensure their views are reflected in the new global tax rules, as decisions...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Look beyond premiumisation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India IncSitharaman made a strong pitch for better-governed family businesses and greater corporate spending on research and development. She said t...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to courtFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and re...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
India’s next consumption wave can’t be built for urban elite alone: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consump...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman cries while listening to legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi at a Bengaluru eventUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru. The program honored the 110th birth anniversary of Car...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
No more tax wishlists? FM Sitharaman asks experts to make the case for what should goFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax professionals and industry bodies to move beyond demands for exemptions and rate cuts, asking...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST