Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian politician serving as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs since 2019. She is a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the first full-time female finance minister of India. She previously held the position of Defence Minister, making her one of the highest-ranking women in the Indian government. Sitharaman is responsible for formulating the country's economic policies, managing public finances, and overseeing the corporate sector. With a background in economics and a postgraduate education, she plays a crucial role in shaping India's financial landscape and economic growth.