by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 4, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The pre-Budget consultation will end on December 30 with consultations with captains of Indian industry and players in the social sector, especially education and health. In between, meetings are scheduled with trade unions,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 3, 2024 | Banking & Bancassurance, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
Today, PSU banks have Rs 2.37 lakh crore deposited in the PM Jan Dhan Accounts. In 2014, the average balance of the PM Jan Dhan Accounts was Rs 1,065. It has now increased to Rs 4,397. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes to allow a bank account holder to...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 17, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
“PM @narendramodi’s government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people’s voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable,” Sitharaman replied to the user on X New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 12, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Life, Non-Life
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The 55th GST Council meeting would be held during one of these two days in which the much awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala...
by AIP Online Bureau | Oct 26, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Regulation
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister When asked about prospects for private sector engagement, particularly in banking and insurance, Sitharaman responded, “Nothing stops them from coming and doing business. There are actually many private banks already in...
