India’s GDP set to grow 8% or more in previous quarter: Nirmala Sitharaman

[ NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the country’s GDP is set to grow by 8% or more in the quarter ending March 31.Speaking during an event in the financial hub of Mumbai, Sitharaman said, “Hopefully the fourth quarter, will also have (growth) of 8% or above 8% resulting in 2023/24 … Read more

Paytm top brass meets FM, RBI officials amid stiff curbs

[ MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Facing an uncertain future following severe restrictions imposed by RBI, Paytm brass has held talks with FM Nirmala Sitharaman and the regulator, in a bid to impress upon them to reverse the decision.While executives of the bank, including founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, met RBI officials on Monday, they called on the FM … Read more

Indian Economy on Course to Retain Growth Momentum: Finance Minister | India Business News

[ Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been leading the Modi government’s economic management in the second term. In a detailed interview after presenting her sixth straight budget, she spoke to TOI on a wide range of issues, and said that govt held its hand while presenting the vote on account as it did not want … Read more

Govt plans to use existing hospital infrastructure to set up more medical colleges: FM Sitharaman

[ NEW DELHI: The government plans to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure and will set up a committee to examine the matter, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the interim Budget for 2024-2025 on Thursday. The minister also said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the … Read more

SG Mart Ltd: A 5,800% renewables stock boom has some Indian investors worried | India Business News

[ India’s renewable energy stocks have enjoyed a scorching rally for the past two years as retail buyers pile in, but their extended valuations are flashing warning signs.SG Mart Ltd, a Gujarat-based solar and wind energy producer, has soared over 5,800% since November 2021 — when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India aimed to … Read more

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2024 attire: A celebration of ‘Ramar Blue’ and Indian textiles |

[ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a bold statement during Budget 2024, not only outlining fiscal policies but also championing the “vocal for local” ethos through her distinctive choice of attire.Sitharaman adorned a striking ‘Ramar’ blue and cream-colored silk sari embellished with traditional Kantha embroidery, a sartorial choice that resonated with her previous Budget Day … Read more

Union Interim Budget 2024-25: Key Highlights for the Education Sector

[ NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024-25 today. The budget outlined the government’s agenda for the remaining term. During her budget speech in Parliament, FM Sitharaman emphasised on the growth of higher educational institutions, the rise in the number of women enrolling in STEM courses over the past decade and … Read more

Test Your Fiscal Knowledge by Answering These Questions Related to 1st February

[ What is the annual financial statement presented by the government outlining its revenue and expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year known as? a) Economic Survey b) Budget Estimate c) Union Budget d) Financial Outlook e) None of the above This document provides an overview of the Indian economy, including key economic indicators and policy … Read more

7 IIT, 7 IIMs, 15 AIIMS, 390 Universities Set Up Since 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman

[ Home Education Union Interim Budget 2024-25| 7 IIT, 7 IIMs, 15 AIIMS, 390 Universities Set Up Since 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman Under the mission, the government, through more than 20 central ministries/departments, is implementing various skill development schemes across the country. Interim Budget 2024-25: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the Modi 2.0 government’s … Read more

Union Budget 2024: Sitharaman’s Budget 2024 blueprint, Top announcement for the healthcare sector |

[ Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a much-awaited announcement during the Interim Budget 2024 about the government’s commitment to putting the health and welfare of the country first. As she discussed the economic progress made in the face of the pandemic, she also unveiled a number of health-related initiatives aimed at building an independent … Read more