The meeting focused on business performance, upgrading digital technology services, and fostering business growth in activities allied to agriculture and micro and small industry.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought enhanced support from international financial institutions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the 2024-25 Union Budget, the limit of Mudra loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has been enhanced from current Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed upon a balanced approach between development priorities and climate action during her address at the G20 meet.
Union Minister Sitharaman said that no country, whether the US which is far away or China which is very close cannot ignore India.
Recent reports that the Centre is moving to extend and enhance subsidies for low-cost housing loans stands as a crucial thread.
Tamil Nadu minister PK Sekar Babu dismissed her allegations as "false information".
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India is now driving the growth engine of the world and can become the bridge between the developed Western world and the Global South.
In the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Michaung, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support for Tamil Nadu and deputed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation.
Citing Q2 growth of 7.6 per cent in FY24, the Union finance minister said the country had the most significant growth making it the fastest-growing economy.
