Nirmala Sitharaman
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)
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Nirmala Sitharaman reacted to a US tariff ruling, stating it is premature to comment on its impact on India.
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Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister of India who outlined the government’s strategy of maintaining high capital spending alongside fiscal consolidation.
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Nirmala Sitharaman announced the budget allocations for healthcare and mental health priorities in India.
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India’s Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2026-27 on 1 February 2026.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman cites Operation Sindoor to defend a decade of defence investment and reforms.
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Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister who presented the Union Budget.
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Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget distinctive is its refusal to choose between growth and discipline.
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Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister of India discussing the challenges and strategies related to the budget and economic growth.
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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented a budget aimed at balancing growth, stability and reform.
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Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister of India who has proposed significant changes to the Income Tax Act.
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