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FM Sitharaman meets Singapore Prez, PM; discusses boosting bilateral ties
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and discussed further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
 "FM Sitharaman meets Singapore Prez, PM; discusses boosting bilateral ties")
GST Council unveils major reforms, eases penalties and speeds up refunds
Measures ease compliance through simpler registrations, quicker refunds, wider tax credit access and relief on penalties and enforcement
 "GST Council unveils major reforms, eases penalties and speeds up refunds")
GST reforms address 99% of rate, process issues, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The FM said the Council has also taken steps to make the movement of goods smoother by limiting inspections, detention and seizure to officers of the supplier or destination state
 "GST reforms address 99% of rate, process issues, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
An elusive US deal
India must remain focused on its long-term interests
 "An elusive US deal")
Trade negotiations with US have reached a 'plateau': FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says further concessions for either side 'very difficult'
New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod: Sitharaman
The new template seeks to address shortcomings in the model approved in 2016 and provide sharper protection to investors from both sides
 "New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod: Sitharaman")
India, US have reached a plateau in trade talks, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Giving or taking more beyond that plateau would be 'very, very difficult' for both countries, Sitharaman said at an event in New Delhi
 "India, US have reached a plateau in trade talks, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Private sector investment must lead next growth cycle: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman calls for private investment and higher R&D spending to drive India's next growth phase, strengthen innovation and build resilience amid global uncertainty
India's small businesses chase a new dawn amid reforms and financing push
With legislative reforms and improved financing, MSMEs are poised for a credit revolution despite lingering global headwinds
 "India's small businesses chase a new dawn amid reforms and financing push")
Two trade bodies meet FM, withdraw from No UPI Day protest on October 2
AICPDF and AIMRA have withdrawn from the October 2 protest after urging the government to defer the proposed UPI MDR and raise the threshold limit to ₹5 lakh
 "Two trade bodies meet FM, withdraw from No UPI Day protest on October 2")
Sitharaman discusses BIT, FTA, UPI expansion with Qatar during Doha visit
Finance minister discusses Qatar's $10 billion investment commitment, proposed BIT and FTA talks, while seeking wider adoption of India's UPI payment system
 "Sitharaman discusses BIT, FTA, UPI expansion with Qatar during Doha visit")
FM Sitharaman to launch ₹1 trn Rayalaseema horticulture hub this Friday
The three-year plan envisages ₹40,352 crore in public investment and about ₹60,000 crore from the private sector across 201 clusters in 10 districts.
 "FM Sitharaman to launch ₹1 trn Rayalaseema horticulture hub this Friday")
Next large investment should be in AI infrastructure, says Sitharaman
Sitharaman said India needs more investment in AI infrastructure and training to help businesses improve productivity
UPI MDR decision purely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the decision was completely professional, and it was taken jointly by the NPCI, payment banks and merchant banks, and not imposed by the government.
 "UPI MDR decision purely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman")
UPI MDR is not a tax, won't mean extra cost for customers: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the charge on specified merchant transactions above ₹2,000 will be borne within the payments ecosystem, while UPI payments by customers will remain free
 "UPI MDR is not a tax, won't mean extra cost for customers: FM Sitharaman")
Sitharaman calls for stronger Brics voice in global tax negotiations
Sitharaman said India has proposed working groups on international taxation and transfer pricing, and revenue statistics to deepen cooperation among Brics tax administrations
FM Nirmala Sitharaman for dialogue over litigation in business disputes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for greater trust and transparency, saying businesses should engage early with the government and regulators to resolve differences
Next consumption spurt hinges on wage growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The next phase of consumption will be driven by upward mobility into brackets where discretionary spending accelerates, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Next consumption spurt hinges on wage growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Focus on scale, resilience, better governance: FM Sitharaman to India Inc
Sitharaman said Indian industry needs to build institutions that combine scale with durability, higher quality, better governance and deeper technological capabilities
 "Focus on scale, resilience, better governance: FM Sitharaman to India Inc")
FinMin to hold state finance ministers conference on Viksit Bharat roadmap
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the conference, which will bring together several chief ministers and finance ministers of states along with senior state government officials
 "FinMin to hold state finance ministers conference on Viksit Bharat roadmap")