Finance Minister

April 18, 2022

WPI inflation hits 4-month high of 14.55pc in March as crude, commodity prices spike

As per the government data released on Monday, WPI inflation has remained in double digits for the 12th consecutive month beginning April 2021.

March 21, 2022
EPFO interest rate cut reflects today's realities: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Her ministry is the nodal authority for approving the recommendation of the Central Board of Trustees of Employees' Provident Fund Organization.
February 15, 2022
40% of Kerala's budget allocation for FY 2021-22 still remains unspent

Even half of the amounts allotted to crucial programmes of 17 major departments including those related to Scheduled Caste and Tribe development remain unspent.
February 01, 2022
DESH-Stack e-portal to boost skill development; digital varsity to impart world-class education: Finance Minister

Presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Parliament, Sitharaman also announced that a digital university will be established to provide access to world-class quality universal education to students across the country with a personalised learning experience at their doorsteps.
February 01, 2022
FM proposes battery swapping policy for EV charging stations

The minister said the government would also promote the use of public transport in urban areas.
January 31, 2022
Union Budget: Tax-free work-from-home allowances for salaried employees likely

This time, there are expectations the tax-free slab could be increased from the current Rs 0-2.5 lakh. If personal income tax is reduced, there would be more disposable income, which in turn would encourage consumption.
January 18, 2022
'Brazen act of corruption', FM blasts Congress-led UPA for Antrix-Devas deal

It took six years for the then Congress-led UPA government to sense this fraud and later the agreement was cancelled

Finance Minister

WPI inflation hits 4-month high of 14.55pc in March as crude, commodity prices spike

EPFO interest rate cut reflects today's realities: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

40% of Kerala's budget allocation for FY 2021-22 still remains unspent

DESH-Stack e-portal to boost skill development; digital varsity to impart world-class education: Finance Minister

FM proposes battery swapping policy for EV charging stations

Union Budget: Tax-free work-from-home allowances for salaried employees likely

'Brazen act of corruption', FM blasts Congress-led UPA for Antrix-Devas deal

Exclusive interview with Uma Thomas: 'Have learned some tricks from PT Thomas'

Finance minister Balagopal says Kerala has also reduced fuel prices. Expect no more, he says

Central grants keep bankrupt Kerala afloat, says economist Dr B A Prakash

Kerala has no plans to provide fuel price relief, FM cites fiscal crunch as reason