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Coal to be back again as gas becoming unaffordable: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Given the global energy crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that coal is going to be back again as gas has become unaffordable
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World Bank offers to take India's digitisation to rest of world: Sitharaman
World Bank President David Malpass has offered to work with India to take its successful digitisation efforts to other countries so that they can also benefit from it, FM Nirmala Sitharaman has said
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India aims to develop tech-driven crypto regulatory framework: Sitharaman
India is aiming at developing standard operating procedures for cryptocurrency during its G20 presidency next year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said
ED 'completely independent'; not used for vindictive purpose: Sitharaman
Enforcement Directorate is "completely independent" in what it does, Nirmala Sitharaman said, refuting allegations that it is being used by the government for political or vindictive purposes
Indian Rupee has performed much better, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that Indian Rupee has performed much better than many other emerging market currencies
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Countries concerned of effects of developed nations' decisions: Sitharaman
Several countries including India expressed concern over the spillover effects of political and economic decisions of developed nations, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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Inflation 'manageable' at 7.4%, love to see it down to 4%, says Sitharaman
However, anticipating critics, Sitharaman added that the government is working to bring it down under 6% and would like to bring it down under 6% and "ideally" to 4%
Sitharaman flags downside risks due to economic slowdown at IMF meet
Nirmala Sitharaman shared concerns on key downside risks to the economy owing to slowdown in growth in major economies during a meeting at the IMF headquarters
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Remain steadfast on principles of common responsibilities: FM to World Bank
Nirmala Sitharaman urged the World Bank to avoid a unidimensional view of subsidies and not to lose focus on the internationally agreed basic principle of common but differentiated responsibilities
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Sitharaman discusses global economic situation with EU economy commissioner
Nirmala Sitharaman met European Union's Commissioner of Economy Paolo Gentiloni and the two leaders discussed the current global economic situation, the Union Ministry of Finance said
Despite global headwinds, Indian economy will stay on course: Sitharaman
The Indian economy will stay on course despite global headwinds and is projected to grow at seven per cent in fiscal 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said
Decline in India's forex largely due to appreciating US dollar: Sitharaman
The decline in India's foreign exchange reserves is largely due to the valuation changes arising from an appreciating US dollar, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said
India among very few standout performers in a world of uncertainties: FM
In a world of uncertainties, India is one of the very few standout performers, Nirmala Sitharaman said, a day after the IMF described the country as a bright spot in a global economy
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FM Sitharaman offers open source network India Stack to other countries
Separately on Thursday, at the G-20 meeting, Sitharaman called on her counterparts to work together from the current geopolitical risks from worsening
India briefs G20 FMs, central bank governors on its 2023 presidency agenda
India on Thursday briefed the finance ministers and central bank governors of G-20 countries about its agenda for the next year when it assumes the rotating annual presidency of the grouping
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India's 5G technology is completely indigenous, says FM Sitharaman
Ushering in a new technological era, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services this month
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India has set global benchmarks; economic revival on sustained path: FM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India is setting the global benchmarks on the digital front and that it will be able to face geopolitical and economic uncertainties
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India's public goods are available for countries in need: FM Sitharaman
Observing digitalisation has become the biggest advantage in India, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India's public goods are available for countries that need them
India's 5G indigenous; can reach other countries as well: FM Sitharaman
India has launched its indigenously developed 5G infrastructure and is ready to share it with other countries as well, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday
FM Sitharaman calls for effective tax reporting regime on crypto assets
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called for an effective tax reporting regime and information exchange between jurisdictions for crypto assets to combat offshore tax evasions
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