Nirmala Sitharaman is a prominent Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has the distinction of being India's first full-time female Finance Minister. Prior to this, she also served as the Defence Minister of India, becoming the second woman to hold that office. Known for her articulate and assertive demeanor, Sitharaman has been a key figure in the economic and strategic policymaking of the Indian government.
Narendra Modi is a prominent Indian politician who has served as the 14th Prime Minister of India since 2014. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he previously had a long tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. As Prime Minister, his government has launched major national initiatives like 'Make in India' and the Swachh Bharat Mission. Hailing from a modest background, he is the first Prime Minister to be born after India's independence.
Constitutional authority responsible for auditing government accounts, ensuring financial accountability, and reporting on public expenditure efficiency.
India's central banking institution responsible for monetary policy, currency management, banking supervision, and financial system regulation.
Formulates trade policies, promotes exports, manages industrial licensing, and facilitates foreign investment. Oversees trade agreements and industrial development.
The Ministry of Finance is a ministry within the Government of India concerned with the economy of India, serving as the Treasury of India. It is responsible for the preparation of the Union Budget and the economic policy of the government.
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government and also called the Central Government, is the national authority of the Republic of India, a federal democracy located in South Asia, consisting of 28 union states and 8 union territories. The Government of India is structured by the Constitution of India and is the supreme governing authority of the union of the twenty-eight states and eight union territories, collectively called the Republic of India. It is responsible for the governance of the union territories as well, and has the power to make laws for the whole nation.
Manages West Bengal's fiscal policies, budget allocation, and revenue administration. Oversees funding for cultural preservation, education institutions, and industrial development projects.
Finance Minister of West Bengal managing state fiscal policies, budget allocation, and revenue administration. Oversees funding for social welfare schemes and infrastructure development.
Manages fiscal policies and budget for India's most populous state. Oversees revenue collection, financial planning, and resource allocation for massive state operations.