India ready to face taper tantrum: Sitharaman
We are learning from 2008, and readying our systems for any sudden outflow of foreign investments, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Private investments back on track: Nirmala Sitharaman
Core sector — steel, cement makers — are looking at expansion of capacities, says finance minister.
Electricity, raw material demand indicate recovery: Sitharaman
India to be one of the fastest-growing economies, will facilitate as much needed, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Relook at oil taxation possible: Sitharaman
Oil prices a major concern, relook at taxation possible, says finance minister.
Red tape delaying disinvestment plans
While the pandemic slowed the process, systemic apathy bigger problem.
India out of technical recession in third quarter
As expected, the economy staged a turnaround in the third quarter of FY21 with a GDP growth figure of 0.4%. The stage is now set for a big rebound in FY22.
Will Shaktikanta Das add to FM’s power hitting?
The Budget has the potential to push growth with its big spending plan. All eyes will be on RBI to see how it supports the government’s efforts when it unveils its monetary policy on February 5.
Manufacturing startup Zetwerk raises $120 million
With the government providing an impetus for manufacturing in the Union Budget 2021-22, companies such as Zetwerk—a B2B manufacturing platform—are likely to reap the benefits.
Budget 2021: The FM hits a six with big growth push
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2021 seizes the moment and unleashes a slew of measures to get the growth momentum back. This Budget is her boldest yet.
'Growth' Budget gets a thumbs up from markets
Absence of new taxes, no tweaking of older ones, infrastructure capex focus, and stronger disinvestment intent boosts equity indices, with the Sensex recording its best Budget-day gains since 1997.
