Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced in the Lok Sabha the Securities Market Code Bill that proposes to expand capital market watchdog Sebi’s regulatory power and board strength but tighten provisions of the conflict of interest and accountability for its top functionaries.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored the significance of leveraging technology for the common good, while warning against its potential misuse. During her address at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, she stressed the necessity of avoiding the weaponization of technology, advocating for its application in ways that benefit the public.
The government has announced a month long drive called “GST Bachat Utsav”, starting from 22 September and will be continuing till 21 October 2025. The aim of the campaign is to highlight the benefits of the new GST reforms and show how people can save money in daily shopping.
In Tamil Nadu’s political theatre, a familiar drama is playing out again. The AIADMKBJP alliance, once seen as carefully balanced, is now wobbling under the weight of suspicion, bruised egos, and Delhi’s long reach.
In a spacious hall in New Delhi, pens glided over paper and hands were tightly clasped as India and Israel celebrated a new phase in their economic narrative. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Israeli counterpart Bezalel Smotrich moved closer to sign the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) — an agreement designed to encourage companies on both sides to explore opportunities beyond their borders.
The long-developing connection between India and Singapore sees the arrival of the Singaporean Prime Minister in New Delhi, who is on a three-day official visit. Trade, digital economy, education, defence cooperation, and cultural exchange are all high on the agenda, therefore the visit is supposed to cover a vast range of talks.
India cut the goods and services tax on small cars, televisions, air conditioners, textiles and a range of household goods from September 22, in a major rate overhaul aimed at spurring consumption ahead of the festive season, even as Trump’s tariffs threaten the country’s exports.
Union Minister Amit Shah to lead talks with the state ministers and the central ministers on the long pending issues on Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms
A few days ago finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that the key problem of the Indian economy had been the global uncertainty in economic matters. This was the key risky factor to the
country’s FY 26 outlook.
