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.
"So, I fully credit the people of India for this. Even against adversity, we are able to stand up and be recognised as the fastest growing economy," she said.
Sonia Gandhi must apologise to the President of India and country. It was a deliberate attempt to insult the President and unexpectable," Sitharaman added.
"In view of the concerns expressed by RBI on the destabilising effect of cryptocurrencies on the monetary and fiscal stability of a country, RBI has recommended framing of legislation on this sector. RBI is of the view that cryptocurrencies should be prohibited,"
Both DMK and AIADMK raised the Sri Lankan issue today while pointing to the condition of the Tamil population in that country.
Finance Minister said PM's GatiShakti National Master Plan was expected to bring about greater coherence in all investments in infrastructure projects.
