State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Nilesh Shah bats for minimum qualifying criteria for F&O trading after Maharashtra man kills family, self over Rs 1.8 cr lossFollowing a tragic incident in Maharashtra linked to stock market losses, Kotak AMC's Nilesh Shah called for mandatory qualification criter...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Have trading volumes dropped after STT hike on F&O? Here's what data showsIndia's government increased taxes on derivatives trading to control speculation. Data from April and May shows trading volumes remained la...
27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Mega merger incoming: Should you buy PFC, REC shares ahead of merger? Here's what analysts sayPFC and REC shares are under scrutiny as a mega merger progresses. Analysts advise a staggered approach to buying, highlighting that the tr...
21 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
PFC, REC shares in focus as mega merger process advances. What's next?Power Finance Corporation's board has taken a significant step towards merging with Rural Electrification Corporation. The board has approv...
18 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
China’s Tencent partners with SEPC and GDAI in India gaming pushChinese tech giant Tencent is boosting India's gaming sector through strategic partnerships with SEPC and GDAI. The company aims to bring w...
15 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Uber's India data centre bet; Cyber cover meets AI riskUber will establish its first data centre in India with the Adani Group. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
13 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Govt extends subsidy scheme for companies flagging merchant ships until FY31India's shipping ministry has extended a vital subsidy scheme for Indian companies flagging merchant ships. This initiative will now run un...
07 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Gems and Jewellery Institute campus in UdupiUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery in Udupi. The centre provides professional...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Budget 2025 at a glance: What it is, how to download the pdf, and key featuresBudget 2025 at a Glance PDF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, setting a new...
01 Feb, 2025, 12.36 PM IST
Union Budget 2024: FM retains allocation to NHAI at Rs 1.68 lakh crore for financial year 2024-25The Union Budget 2024 maintains NHAI's funding at Rs 1.68 lakh crore for 2024-25, with an unchanged highways sector outlay of Rs 2.78 lakh ...
23 Jul, 2024, 03.35 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman briefs BJP MPs about key features of Union BudgetSitharaman explained the taxation structures in detail, they said. She also asked her party MPs to explain to people the tax regimes and ot...
03 Feb, 2023, 10.19 PM IST
We never considered imposing a cess, says Nirmala SitharamanHours after presenting her third Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told TOI that the government prioritised investment to boost d...
02 Feb, 2021, 10.06 AM IST
‘No-harm’ Budget brings back the bulls, but bond market is alarmedNirmala Sitharaman's announcements largely met the expectations of the financial markets, which were hoping for a ‘no-harm Budget’.
01 Feb, 2021, 03.06 PM IST
Budget analysis: The good, the bad and the ugly of Sitharaman's budgetHere is a look at the good and the not-so-good sides of Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget.
07 Jan, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
Education Budget 2019: 5 things Sitharaman gave students and the youthThe new measures are aimed at ensuring that India's education system reaches the next level.
05 Jul, 2019, 04.29 PM IST