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Sitharaman, 3 CMs among 300 leaders expected to attend WEF Davos summit
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, his K'taka counterpart Basavaraj S Bommai as well as Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jaganmohan Reddy are expected to be in Davos for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2022
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Gadkari pitches for priority sector lending to alternative fuel players
Gadkari said they found it difficult to compete with the petrol and diesel sector, which has deep pockets
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FinMin, Sebi to decide on relaxating LIC minimum public holding: DIPAM Secy
The Finance Ministry will discuss with market regulator Sebi to exempt LIC from the minimum public shareholding norm, DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said
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GST Council meet: Extension of compensation cess to states to be in focus
The states have urged the Centre to extend the five-year compensation period under the GST law before its termination by June-end
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India will adopt a considered view on crypto: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The decision on crypto will not be rushed through, she said in an interaction at Stanford University.
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FM assures investors of addressing pain points to encourage investments
The Finance Minister said she was open to receive suggestions, understand pain points and offer necessary redressal wherever possible
Consider impact on other nations before imposing sanctions: FM Sitharaman
She also blamed rising commodity prices due to Russia-Ukraine war for the high inflation
Sanctions can have unintended results in interconnected world: Sitharaman
Speaking at Stanford University, she said India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war is with the view to safeguard its economic and security interest
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Be part of India's growth story: Nirmala Sitharaman at Silicon Valley
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Silicon Valley invited investors to be part of the country's growth story
Hotel Association of India urges govt to bring down insurance premiums
The hotel association alleged that insurance companies are not allowed to quote different rates to hotel properties based on the risk category of the insured, thereby putting all the hotels at par
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FM Sitharaman invites US semiconductor players to make investments in India
The Finance Minister also met Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who gave a snapshot of the company's investment in India and expansion plan
Waning demand for LIC IPO highlights fiscal challenges for PM Modi
Life Insurance Corporation of India's board on Saturday approved selling a 3.5% stake for about Rs 210 billion ($2.8 billion), far lower than the Rs 500 billion estimated before Russia invaded Ukraine
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FM Sitharaman asks IMF, World Bank to give Sri Lanka low-income tag
This comes as India's southern neighbour deals with its worst-ever economic crisis.
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FM Sitharaman urges Indian diaspora to become partners in growth of country
FM Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Indian diaspora to become partners in growth of the country during the next 25 years as it attains 100 years of independence.
FM Sitharaman meets heads of FedEx, Mastercard, others during US visit
FedEx President and CEO-elect Raj Subramaniam, during the meeting with the Finance Minister, mentioned that he is positive about India and has significant expansion plans, including in skilling
India wants to be friends with the West, but needs Russia: Sitharaman
"India wants to be friends with the European Union and the Western, free, liberal world, but not as a weak friend that needs desperate help here and there," Sitharaman said
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Rescue countries facing debt stress in these uncertain times: Sitharaman
Sitharaman during a meeting with World Bank Group prez David Malpass, said India remains concerned about the risks to global recovery due to rising uncertainty amidst enhanced geopolitical tensions
Sitharaman discusses growth potential in MRO with Boeing Defense CEO
Boeing Defense CEO Ted Colbert mentioned that Boeing is expanding its India operations and is committed to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
China must be treated as equal Sri Lanka creditor: India to IMF, World Bank
"All creditors must be treated equally and with transparency," Sitharaman said in an interview in Washington Friday. "I've emphasized that point in general and in the context of Sri Lanka."
India carving opportunities from challenges amid Ukraine war: Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said she voiced her concern that countries like India which have potential for floating its agricultural produce, particularly cereals, have faced difficulties with the WTO