On 23rd July, Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s Finance Minister, presented the Union Budget 2024-2025 in Parliament. This budget marks her seventh budget in a row under the Narendra Modi-led India Government and the first budget of the BJP-led alliance.  Union Budget 2024 Key Highlights  The union budget provides an overview of the government’s financial strategy for […]

The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, recently launched the NPS Vatsalya scheme through which an individual can invest in his or her child’s pension account. You can enroll in the scheme either online or by visiting a bank or post office. At 75 locations across the nation, NPS Vatsalya was launched concurrently, and more […]

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined an ambitious vision for the Indian economy, projecting a significant increase in the country’s per capita income. She anticipates that within the next five years, India’s per capita income will rise by US$2,000 (approx. INR 1,68,046), as per IMF projections. This optimistic forecast is rooted in the nation’s ongoing […]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Indian government will continue to maintain stringent checks on foreign direct investment (FDI) to protect national interests. During an event at the Wharton School in the United States, she highlighted the need for implementing safeguards due to India’s sensitive geopolitical location. How Does India Approach FDI While Ensuring […]

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, engaged in a series of significant interactions and meetings on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings. Most notably, she interacted with World Bank President Ajay Banga, where she discussed private capital participation in Global Public Goods, energy security, and Multi-Lateral […]

With a day left for the Union Budget 2025 presentation, anticipation is high across industry sectors, expert circles, and the general public. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Budget speech in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, February 1, at 11 a.m. The Budget for the financial year 2025-26 comes at a critical juncture characterized […]

The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, brought significant tax relief for the middle class and incentives for the farmers, which were deemed as key pillars of the Indian economy by the FM. The budget introduces tax reforms, agricultural incentives, and social welfare programs aimed at boosting disposable income, improving financial security, […]