Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman

politician India

Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian politician and economist currently serving as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in the Government of India. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), she was appointed to her current role in 2019 after previously holding the position of Minister of Defence, making her the first woman to do so in India. Sitharaman plays a crucial role in shaping India's economic policies, particularly in areas of tax reforms, fiscal management, and promoting investment. In a recent statement, she emphasized coordinated fiscal and monetary measures to stimulate consumer demand and economic recovery.

Born on Aug 18, 1970 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.09%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
51,661,498
Power
110,667$
Sentiment
7.53
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 29 7.59 2.67% +40% 1,380,004,385 51,591,324 $2,900,000 108,416$
Canada 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 33,964 $1,700,000 1,519$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,659 $700,000 619$
Sri Lanka 1 7.00 0.13% +0% 21,413,249 28,551 $84,000 112$
Totals 32 1,448,077,494 51,661,498 $5,384,000 110,666$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget distinctive is its refusal to choose between growth and discipline. 8

The Times of India: Why Union Budget 2026 avoided populism and chose stability

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister of India discussing the challenges and strategies related to the budget and economic growth. 7

The Times of India: Interview | ‘We need funds. We welcome them and we will work to get them,’ says Sitharaman

India India: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented a budget aimed at balancing growth, stability and reform. 7

The Times of India: Union Budget 2026: Taxpayers, investors, consumers — who gains, who hurts?

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister of India who has proposed significant changes to the Income Tax Act. 8

The Times of India: Budget 2026: Filing returns? Don’t sweat I-T, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman is the finance minister who presented the Union Budget 2026–27. 8

The Times of India: Union Budget 2026–27: Which ministry got highest allocation? A portfolio-wise breakdown

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman announced a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trades in her Budget 2026 speech. 5

The Times of India: Stock market crash today after Budget 2026 speech: Why did Nifty50, BSE Sensex crash today? Top reasons for over 1,800 point drop

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. 9

The Times of India: Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Union Budget 2026

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman announced the waiver of basic customs duty on raw materials imported for the manufacture of aircraft parts used for maintenance, repair or overhaul by defence sector units. 8

The Times of India: Post Operation Sindoor push: Defence budget jumps 15% to Rs 7.85 lakh crore; what’s in the pipeline for India’s military

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget on Sunday, introducing the new tax regime. 7

The Times of India: New vs Old Tax Regime after Budget 2026: Which income tax regime should you choose for FY 2026-27? Tax rates, slabs explained