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 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
3,625,086
Power
7,618$
Sentiment
5.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 4 5.75 0.24% +10% 1,380,004,385 3,625,086 $2,900,000 7,618$
Totals 4 1,380,004,385 3,625,086 $2,900,000 7,618$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Rahul claimed that everyone except PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman knows that India's economy is dead. 5

The Times of India: 'Stated a fact': Rahul Gandhi echoes Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark on India; takes aim at PM Modi | India News

India India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman recently pushed senior officials to ensure that refunds are cleared. 7

The Times of India: I-T relief: Growth in direct tax receipts dips to 3.2%

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Nirmala Sitharaman is the Indian Finance Minister who expressed optimism about the trade agreement. 7

BBC: Is the 'big, beautiful' deal in trouble?

India India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman writes what struck her most were the extraordinary vibrant colours & the sense of calm. 8

The Times of India: ‘Finding Meaning In Ever Changing Skies’

India India: Nirmala Sitharaman is the finance minister who emphasized the importance of timely refunds to officials. 7

The Times of India: Refunds, advance tax dip: Net direct mop-up down 1.4% to Rs 4.6 lakh crore

Bangladesh Bangladesh: Nirmala Sitharaman completed her budget speech in just 28 pages, showcasing her efficiency compared to others. 8

Prothom Alo: ‘১০০ টাকার’ বাজেটের নতুনত্ব কোথায়

India India: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently reiterated the government's commitment to smaller denominations and digital payments. 7

The Times of India: UPI transactions hit new high in May but cash still thriving