Finance Minister

Analysis | FM makes pragmatic allocations while walking fiscal tightrope

UNION BUDGET '24

July 24, 2024

Analysis | FM makes pragmatic allocations while walking fiscal tightrope

A glide path towards the widely accepted 3/3.5 per cent is expected to nudge them to award a higher rating to the country.

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July 20, 2024
Analysis | Can Sitharaman's Budget address India's consumption slump?

While GDP growth paints a positive picture of the Indian economy, a closer look at its components—private consumption, investment, government spending—reveals a concerning trend.
February 15, 2024
No breakthrough in talks with Centre over fiscal federalism issues: KN Balagopal

The Kerala govt has approached the SC, accusing the Centre of interfering in the exercise of its 'exclusive, autonomous and plenary powers' to regulate the state's finances by imposing a ceiling on net borrowing.
UNION BUDGET @2024

February 02, 2024
Food processing, edible oils, fisheries: Key takeaways for agro sector from interim budget

The finance minister said that the agriculture sector is poised for inclusive, balanced higher growth and productivity.
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February 02, 2024
11.8 cr farmers get PM-KISAN aid; Govt eyes boost in milk, dairy production: FM

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes.
UNION BUDGET @2024

February 02, 2024
Govt to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure: FM

Various schemes for maternal and child healthcare will be brought under one comprehensive programme for synergy in implementation, Sitharaman said in Parliament.
UNION BUDGET @2024

February 01, 2024
India close to achieving target of 3 cr houses under rural housing scheme: FM

Earlier this month, PM Modi released the first instalment of Rs 540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of a rural housing scheme.

Finance Minister

Analysis | FM makes pragmatic allocations while walking fiscal tightrope

Analysis | Can Sitharaman's Budget address India's consumption slump?

No breakthrough in talks with Centre over fiscal federalism issues: KN Balagopal

Food processing, edible oils, fisheries: Key takeaways for agro sector from interim budget

11.8 cr farmers get PM-KISAN aid; Govt eyes boost in milk, dairy production: FM

Govt to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure: FM

India close to achieving target of 3 cr houses under rural housing scheme: FM

Sitharaman takes tablet wrapped in a 'bahi-khata' style pouch to present paperless budget

Finance Minister's wife's protest at Secretariat exposes Pinarayi's lies on clearing pay revision arrears

Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Kerala govt's claims over delay in fund allocation