Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed crucial domestic fiscal issues, firmly clarifying the mechanics behind recent petrol and diesel hikes before weighing in on gold optimization, the RBI dividend, and India's growth trajectory amid the West Asia crisis.

Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the importance of Modi's call to conserve forex amid rising global fuel costs and economic challenges.

“The prime minister giving a call to conserve foreign exchange, as far as possible, is very important,” minister says.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She also stressed…

Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes fuel, fertiliser, and forex focus, defending India's economic resilience against critics and fearmongering.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges SIDBI to transition from lender to market maker and risk-sharing partner for MSMEs and startups.

The finance minister said rising crude oil prices and a sharp increase in fertiliser costs have become major concerns for the economy. | India News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted soaring fertiliser prices and urged vigilance on fuel, fertiliser, and forex as global markets reel from the US-Iran conflict.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed crucial domestic fiscal issues, firmly clarifying the mechanics behind recent petrol and diesel hikes before weighing in on…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights external economic challenges, emphasizing the need for confidence amid rising global commodity prices.