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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...gime. She served as a member of the National Commission for Women between 2003-2005. Sitharaman, the country’s first full-time woman finance minister, has presented eight consecutive budgets since July 2019. With the upcoming presentation of the Union Budget on February 1, 2026, she will set a new record by presenting her ninth consecutive budget. After the 2019 general elections, in the Modi 2.0 Government, Sitharaman was given the charge of the finance portfolio. She became the second woman to have presented a budget after Indira Gandhi, who had presented the budget for the financial year 1970-71. That year, Sitharaman did away with the traditional budget briefcase and instead went for a ‘bahi-khata’ with the National Emblem to carry the speech and other documents. Under Sitharaman, India has weathered the Covid pandemic with an array of policy measures announced for the poor and continued its tag of the fastest growing major economy and a ‘bright spot’ in the world economy. She was first invited to become a member fo the BJP's National Executive in 2008, after which she became actively involved with party's economic and political resolutions. She was appointed as the National spokesperson of the party in 2010. In 2012, Sitharaman worked directly under Modi, given the responsibility of organising BJPs media campaign for the elections.

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
Member of Rajya Sabha 1 July 2016 - Present

NIRMALA SITHARAMAN NEWS

Fake Nirmala Sitharaman video used to scam doctor of Rs 68 lakh? Court grants bail to arrested bank officials

June 09, 2026 3:28 pm

The Telangana High Court granted bail to two bank officials accused in a cyber fraud case after finding no material linking them to the alleged investment scam.

New bilateral investment model: 2-year local remedy window, no most favoured nation clause

June 09, 2026 9:47 am

Amid the recent debate on various issues with the BIT mo­del, the Centre is considering tailoring them according to engagement with other countries.

Nirmala Sitharaman flags ‘3F’ concerns: Fuel, fertiliser, foreign exchange

May 27, 2026 10:55 pm

Responding to critics forecasting an economic crisis, the Finance Minister defended government efforts to protect foreign exchange reserves while affirming that domestic market indicators remain resilient.

Nirmala Sitharaman urges focus on fuel, fertiliser, forex amid West Asia crisis

May 25, 2026 4:39 pm

The remarks came hours after petrol and diesel prices were raised for the fourth time in 11 days.

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Rajya Sabha clears Finance Bill 2026 | Excise duty cut to not burden citizens, says FM; poll move: Opposition

March 28, 2026 5:09 am

On how the government will ensure a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP in view of the reduction in excise duties announced on Friday, Sitharaman said “we shall be on our toes”.

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 33 government amendments

March 25, 2026 7:21 pm

Sitharaman said that the Central government alone cannot be responsible for debt.

Govt introduces Bill to amend Companies, LLP laws, refers it House panel amid Opp objections

March 24, 2026 5:10 am

Bill proposes changes in CSR norms, decriminalisation of minor offences, flexibility in share buybacks and relaxations to small firms.

LS clears Demands for Grants for various ministries, Rs 53-lakh crore approved

March 19, 2026 5:03 am

The Appropriation Bill (2) Bill-2026, which was moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and seeks to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial year 2026-27, was also passed.

👁 Both Sridevi and Rajinikanth began their careers alongside Kamal Haasan.
When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan
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Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.

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.

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.

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.

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