Urdu Conclave 2026

Finance Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Canada and the US from August 25 to September 2 for economic, financial and investment discussions.

PM Modi wished Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on her birthday and praised her contribution to economic reforms, development and a self-reliant India.

Union Budget 2026 preparations intensified as Finance Minister leads Halwa ceremony; digital access to Budget documents announced for public.

PIB Fact‑Check warns the public about deepfake videos circulating on social media that falsely show the Prime Minister, Finance Minister or RBI Governor offering investment advice with 'guaranteed profits'.

PM Modi and leaders greeted Nirmala Sitharaman, praising her role in India’s self-reliance and growth.

India leads globally in AI and STEM talent, hosting 32% of GCC workers and a major share of STEM and software professionals, said Sitharaman.

India's infrastructure spend jumped from Rs 2L cr in 2014–15 to Rs 11.21L cr in 2025–26, said FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

The government launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on Monday, aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across India.

This year’s budget focuses on empowering citizens, a growing number of Indians will likely secure health insurance and gain access to better healthcare services.

Nirmala Sitharaman affirmed India’s openness to private investment in all sectors during a discussion with CSIS President John J Hamre.