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GST Council to take up process reforms at October 7 meeting: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the GST Council will discuss e-invoicing, input tax credit rules and other process reforms during its October 7 meeting
 "GST Council to take up process reforms at October 7 meeting: FM Sitharaman")
Sitharaman urges ITRAF to make tax research more visible in policy process
Sitharaman also praised the contribution of tax policy expert Parthasarathi Shome, who chairs ITRAF, recalling her interaction with him after she became Minister of State for Finance in 2014
 "Sitharaman urges ITRAF to make tax research more visible in policy process")
Tax policy debate must go beyond sectoral interests: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman was speaking at the Eighth International Tax Conference on 'New Age Taxation' here organised by the International Tax Research and Analysis Foundation
 "Tax policy debate must go beyond sectoral interests: FM Sitharaman")
Gen Z, Gen Alpha generations must put nation first: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman urged young graduates to take up leadership, put national interest first and focus on what they can contribute to the country
 "Gen Z, Gen Alpha generations must put nation first: FM Sitharaman")
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls on Finance Minister Sitharaman
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the RBI's rate-setting panel, is scheduled for October 5-7, 2026
 "RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls on Finance Minister Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman for AI safeguards to keep pace with rapid tech evolution
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for stronger AI safeguards, human oversight and regulatory coordination while warning against emerging systemic risks
 "FM Sitharaman for AI safeguards to keep pace with rapid tech evolution")
India fastest-growing major economy, clocked 7.8% Q1 growth: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the fastest-growing major economy after recording 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 FY27 despite global disruptions
 "India fastest-growing major economy, clocked 7.8% Q1 growth: FM Sitharaman")
Sitharaman meets World Bank chief Ajay Banga, discuss deepening cooperation
Union Finance Minister appreciated the World Bank Group's continued engagement with India and acknowledged the speedy processing of the Development Policy Financing (DPF) of $1.5 billion
 "Sitharaman meets World Bank chief Ajay Banga, discuss deepening cooperation")
India to sustain 7% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says India can maintain its growth momentum despite geopolitical uncertainties and supply-chain disruptions
 "India to sustain 7% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: FM Sitharaman")
Finance Ministry to commence exercise for Budget 2027-28 from Oct 12
The Finance Ministry will begin preparations for Union Budget 2027-28 from October 12, with pre-Budget meetings scheduled through mid-November.
Sitharaman invites global investors to manufacture, innovate in India
Addressing a high-level Business Roundtable with leading investors and business leaders in Chicago on Friday, Sitharaman highlighted India's broad-based growth, reform momentum
 "Sitharaman invites global investors to manufacture, innovate in India")
India, Canada on track to reach $50 billion trade target by 2030: FM
The two countries are discussing a free trade agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade, while also exploring a financial investment protection agreement
 "India, Canada on track to reach $50 billion trade target by 2030: FM")
FMs to discuss trade, digital currency in runup to Brics meet on Sept 12-13
Sitharaman will chair the September 1-2 meeting ahead of the Brics Summit, with members set to explore mechanisms to cut transaction costs and boost intra-bloc trade
 "FMs to discuss trade, digital currency in runup to Brics meet on Sept 12-13")
India, Canada can add certainty to global growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister pitches India as a stable investment destination as the two countries seek to conclude an investment protection agreement by the end of this year
 "India, Canada can add certainty to global growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Sitharaman pitches deeper India-Canada financial partnership in Toronto
The finance minister said the partnership could expand across infrastructure, fintech, clean energy, digital finance and capital markets, backed by Canadian institutional capital
 "Sitharaman pitches deeper India-Canada financial partnership in Toronto")
FM Sitharaman to visit Canada and US from August 25 to September 2
Finance minister will hold bilateral and investor meetings in Canada and the US, and lead the Indian delegation at the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville
 "FM Sitharaman to visit Canada and US from August 25 to September 2")
A fragile climb: India's trekking push faces test of safety, sustainability
Nirmal Purja's icy death has rekindled questions about safety, overcrowding and tourism in the mountains
 "A fragile climb: India's trekking push faces test of safety, sustainability")
Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties
The leaders discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability, and connectivity
 "Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties")
Build relationship with youth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to PSBs
Sitharaman also asks state-owned banks to strengthen priority-sector lending and launch a month-long 'Banking for Youth' campaign from October 2
 "Build relationship with youth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to PSBs")
Govt to set up high-level banking committee soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Deliberations at PSB Confluence to act as template for panel
 "Govt to set up high-level banking committee soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")