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Business Standard Manthan 2026: Global flux drives new growth conversation
Through the day, the Manthan fireside chats and panel discussions sparked a unique debate on making India future-ready through the prism of energy transition, food security, technology, self-reliance
 "Business Standard Manthan 2026: Global flux drives new growth conversation")
India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"AgriStack is a fantastic experiment. I would think the next UPI-like big revolution shall emerge from AgriStack. Now we'll be able to have a clear picture of how much fertiliser is required"
 "India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes
The day's sessions focused on food and energy security, digital markets regulation and the impact of AI on both industry and the creative economy, bringing the two-day summit to a close
 "FM Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi lead key discussions as BS Manthan concludes")
Congress should regret AI Summit protest like Emergency: FM at BS Manthan
Speaking at the BS Manthan, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the demonstration by the Indian Youth Congress has shamed Indians and undermined the efforts of India's youth
 "Congress should regret AI Summit protest like Emergency: FM at BS Manthan")
BS Manthan: Sitharaman flags fund utilisation gap, cautious on China FDIs
FM Sitharaman says political choices affect fund usage, defends calibrated disinvestment, and reiterates cautious stance on Chinese investment and BITs while backing domestic reforms
Nirmala Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi to headline Day 2 of BS Manthan: Schedule
Manthan 2026: Leaders from government, top think tanks and industry will deliberate on India's food and energy security and explore how artificial intelligence can transform the creative sectors
 "Nirmala Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi to headline Day 2 of BS Manthan: Schedule")
Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman
'Too soon to comment on US tariff twist, but India committed to forging more trade deals'
 "Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman")
NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation
Private investment of Rs 5.8 trillion also included in the target
 "NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation")
Banks need to focus on core biz, desist from misselling: FM Sitharaman
On February 11, the RBI had issued draft guidelines on mis-selling, saying banks will have to refund the entire amount for any loss arising due to mis-selling as per an approved policy
 "Banks need to focus on core biz, desist from misselling: FM Sitharaman")
'Too early to comment': FM Sitharaman on impact of US tariff changes
Asked about the impact of tariff changes on the Indian economy, Sitharaman said it is a "bit too soon" to comment
 "'Too early to comment': FM Sitharaman on impact of US tariff changes")
Business Standard Manthan: Road map for making India future-ready
At the third edition of the BS summit, FM Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, will be among the thought leaders to deliberate on India's tremendous relevance across areas in a volatile geopolitical landscape
 "Business Standard Manthan: Road map for making India future-ready")
Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman
From SME funding and services-led growth to tax tweaks and tourism, Nirmala Sitharaman's record ninth Budget signalled where public spending and policy are headed in FY27
 "Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman")
FM calls for tech share, differentiated treatment for low emissions nations
The finance minister stressed that India had increased its commitment towards climate action, increasing its budget allocation from 3.7 per cent of GDP six years ago to nearly 5.6 per cent of GDP now
Economic self-reliance core to govt policy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister says Budget aims to strengthen domestic capabilities, citing strong growth and low inflation as a "Goldilocks moment" for the economy
 "Economic self-reliance core to govt policy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'
Sitharaman, in her speech, said the government has envisaged a total expenditure of ₹53.47 trillion for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31
 "PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'")
Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM
Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term
 "Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM")
RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party
Draft norms seek to curb mis-selling by barring incentives from third parties, mandating refunds and compensation, and prohibiting use of dark patterns
 "RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party")
Budget pegs FY27 total expenditure at ₹53.47 trillion: Sitharaman
Total expenditure is pegged at ₹53.47 trillion in the next fiscal, much more than tax receipts, she said in reply to a discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha
 "Budget pegs FY27 total expenditure at ₹53.47 trillion: Sitharaman")
Kerala enters execution phase of ₹42,000 cr rare-earth corridor project
Bids close for extraction project as Centre backs corridors in four states
 "Kerala enters execution phase of ₹42,000 cr rare-earth corridor project")
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to address RBI board on Feb 23
The government has announced a new roadmap to reduce debt-GDP ratio to about 50 per cent by March 2031 from 55.6 per cent in FY27