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Nirmala Sitharaman
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- Born 18 August 1959
- Age 65
- Birth Place Madurai, Madras State India (present-day, Tamil Nadu, )
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Union Defence Minister 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019, Union Minister Of State For Commerce And Industry (Independent Charge) 26 May 2014 - 3 September 2017, Union Minister Of State For Finance And Corporate Affairs 26 May 2014 - 9 November 2014
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Nirmala Sitharaman BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 01 Feb 2025
Nirmala Sitharaman has been the Union Finance Minister in Narendra Modi-led government since 2019. She was also the Defence Minister in Modi's last tenure. Earlier, she held the position of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry, during the first three years of the NDA re...
Nirmala Sitharaman PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Parakala Prabhakar (1986), |
| Education | Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (BA), Jawaharlal Nehru University (MA, MPhil) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Nirmala Sitharaman
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 26 June 2014 - 21 June 2016 |
| Minister of Defence (India) | 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry | 26 May 2014 - 3 September 2017 |
| Minister of Finance | 31 May 2019 - Present |
| Minister of Corporate Affairs | 30 May 2019 - Present |
NIRMALA SITHARAMAN NEWS
GST reforms will sustain growth momentum, help face global headwinds
October 09, 2026 1:18 am
The latest changes attempt to address the several concerns that taxpayers have raised, ranging from difficulties in registration, delay in refunds, and harassment during disputes.
India-US trade deal stuck? Sitharaman says give-and-take 'very difficult'
October 06, 2026 5:25 am
A few days ago, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that signing the deal is not “imminent” as both countries have identified a “universe of items that are sticking points”.
Nirmala Sitharaman writes: Next-Gen GST & India's next phase of growth
October 05, 2026 8:26 am
"Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Next-Gen GST was conceived with two connected purposes: to reduce and rationalise rates, and to make compliance easier," writes Nirmala Sitharaman.
Private sector must now lead investment cycle, including R&D: FM Sitharaman
October 04, 2026 3:04 am
According to the finance minister, resilience has to be continuously built and can't be a "one-time exercise".
Finance Minister Sitharaman asks corporates to look beyond 'urban elite'
September 22, 2026 8:59 pm
India’s consumption base rests on working families across agriculture, rural construction, transport, & informal enterprise. The next phase will be driven by upward mobility into higher-income brackets with more discretionary spending.
Agricultural exports to energy transition: States, Finance Ministry discuss Viksit Bharat goal
September 20, 2026 10:01 am
India is a major producer of sesame seeds. But Japan exports more sesame oil despite not being a major sesame seeds producer and primarily relying on imports of the seeds. The gains are mainly from value addition.
Nirmala Sitharaman tears up as MS Subbulakshmi’s song plays at Bengaluru event
September 17, 2026 3:29 pm
At an event to mark Subbulakshmi’s 110th birth anniversary, Sitharaman spoke about her immense contribution to Carnatic music.
AI a double edge sword, capable of even influencing electoral outcomes: FM Sitharaman
September 12, 2026 7:58 am
FM flags risks from agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum computing; calls for firm but lighter regulation to balance innovation and accountability
Tricked by ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ ad, Pune man loses Rs 2.3 cr to stock scam
August 25, 2026 5:28 pm
The elderly realtor grew suspicious when he was asked to pay Rs 2.5 crore to withdraw his purported Rs 6.5-crore corpus.
A birthday wish with perfect timing: Why PM Modi’s greeting to Nirmala Sitharaman said a lot
August 22, 2026 10:56 am
Amid talk of Cabinet reshuffle and government’s Gen Z outreach, a series of votes of confidence for Finance Minister
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor calls out tourists for littering in Himachal
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Actor Sumeet Raghvan, known for his roles in Chumbak and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, called out tourists for leaving garbage behind at Himachal Pradesh’s Tattapani hot springs. In an Instagram video, he showed plastic bags, food wrappers and empty bottles scattered across the trail, highlighting the damage caused to the natural surroundings.
NIRMALA SITHARAMAN PHOTOS
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman's sarees over the years
February 01, 2026 11:47 am
Take a look at the iconic sarees Nirmala Sitharaman has worn during the presentation of Union Budget over the years.
In Pictures: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-2025
January 31, 2025 3:22 pm
For the next fiscal year, the Economic Survey projected India’s economy to expand between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent.
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 6th Budget in a row, months ahead of Lok Sabha polls
February 01, 2024 10:36 am
Union Budget 2024 (Interim) in PHOTOS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget today, months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
IE 100 2023: Who are the top 10 most powerful Indians?
March 31, 2023 2:14 pm
Most Powerful Indians 2023: Most new entrants on the list are either players in the coming election-packed year or those who have seen a change in fortune
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2023-24
February 01, 2023 2:41 pm
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023 on February 1, notably this government’s last full-fledged Budget before the Lok Sabha polls early next year.
Parliamentarians meet and greet on opening day of Budget session
January 31, 2023 8:58 pm
Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary
December 25, 2022 3:15 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary, and said his contribution to India is indelible.
A day in Parliament: MPs debate, protest and walk out
August 01, 2022 11:12 pm
A day in Parliament: MPs discuss, debate, protest and walk out
In photos: India celebrates International Day of Yoga 2022
June 21, 2022 12:49 pm
As the world gears up to mark the 8th International Yoga Day today, India is celebrating it in physical mode after a gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Union Budget 2021: Covid-19 vaccine push, FDI in insurance, tax relief for seniors
February 01, 2021 6:04 pm
The Finance minister in her Budget 2021 speech announced a slew of taxation reforms, along with increased spending on healthcare, with Rs 35,000 crore earmarked for Covid-19 vaccine development.
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NIRMALA SITHARAMAN VIDEOS
Rafale deal couldn't take place without Reliance, says report
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
A report has claimed a top official of Dassault Aviation said in 2017 that a joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance group was a condition to win the 36 jet Rafale deal.
Opinion | In Modi's Reshuffle, Bureaucrats Are In And Loyalty Pays
June 22, 2020 6:55 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet reshuffle
June 22, 2020 6:55 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman on her growth in the BJP
August 26, 2014 10:34 am
Nirmala Sitharaman on the Leader of the Opposition controversy
August 26, 2014 10:32 am
Nirmala Sitharaman on breaking of talks with Pakistan
August 26, 2014 10:24 am
Nirmala Sitharaman on Narendra Modi's working style
August 26, 2014 10:09 am
