Fiscal, monetary steps to help boost consumption, says FM

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that coordinated fiscal and monetary efforts by the government and RBI will boost consumption. She noted early signs of strong orders for the next fiscal, indicating a recovery in consumption and potential private investment. Her remarks followed income tax relief measures and an RBI rate cut, highlighting collaboration with the RBI to maintain economic stability.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says income tax and RBI rate cut will boost economy: Report

hindustantimes.com - 08/Feb 11:41

Sitharaman had announced an income tax reform, allowing zero income tax for those earning up to ₹12 lakh. The RBI then announced a 25 bps repo rate...

Govt keeping a close watch on prices & rupee, says FM Sitharaman

times of india - 14/Feb 02:11

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed confidence in moderating inflation while emphasizing that the government and RBI are monitoring the...

RBI Projects 6.7% Growth For FY'26 On Better Rabi Harvest, Tax Relief By Govt

zeenews.india.com - 07/Feb 10:50

Healthy Rabi prospects and an expected recovery in industrial activity should support economic growth in 2025-26, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said...

RBI May Cut Repo Rate By 50 Basis Points To Boost Economy: ASSOCHAM

zeenews.india.com - 06/Feb 20:04

The rate cut can enhance liquidity in the banking system and will also revive consumption and fiscal discipline.

India's Economic Slowdown Is Caused By Monetary And Fiscal Tightening; Recent Measures To Drive Growth: Report

zeenews.india.com - 22:45

The recent policy measures will boost growth in the coming months.

Fiscal, Monetary Policies Are Working In Tandem To Boost Economic Growth: FM Sitharaman

zeenews.india.com - 08/Feb 21:11

FM Sitharaman further said that the basic customs duty (BCD) changes were not a knee-jerk reaction to any global developments and had been in the...

FM Sitharaman quotes critic Raghuram Rajan to explain rupee dip in LS: ‘Reality is…'

hindustantimes.com - 11/Feb 14:02

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while speaking in the Lok Sabha, quoted former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

RBZ to maintain a tight monetary policy stance

sundaynews.co.zw - 07/Feb 06:11

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said its monetary policy stance for the first half of 2025 will be based on a...

FM Sitharaman quotes Raghuram Rajan to explain Rupee's depreciation against dollar

times of india - 11/Feb 15:14

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman cites former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan during her Lok Sabha address concerning the rupee's depreciation...

Government using 99% borrowings for capex in FY26, says FM

times of india - 12/Feb 01:04

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that 99% of borrowed resources will be used for capital expenditure in 2025-26, with effective capital...

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