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Decision on issuance of green bonds next month, says RBI Governor
The Budget had indicated that green bonds are part of the overall borrowing for the next financial year
 "Decision on issuance of green bonds next month, says RBI Governor")
ABG Shipyard fraud: Banks' detection faster than usual, says FM Sitharaman
The alleged Rs 22,842 crore ABG Shipyard fraud is the largest fraud detected in the Indian banking system yet.
 "ABG Shipyard fraud: Banks' detection faster than usual, says FM Sitharaman")
Govt, RBI in complete harmony on cryptocurrencies, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said discussions with regard to private cryptocurrencies and central bank-backed digital currency have been going on with the Reserve Bank
 "Govt, RBI in complete harmony on cryptocurrencies, says FM Sitharaman")
Loans to ABG Shipyard turned NPAs prior to 2014, says FM Sitharaman
Normally banks take 52-56 months of time to detect such cases and initiate follow-up actions, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Loans to ABG Shipyard turned NPAs prior to 2014, says FM Sitharaman")
Discussions on with RBI over digital currency: Finance Minister Sitharaman
Sitharaman in her Budget speech on February 1 had announced that Digital Rupee or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would be issued by the RBI in the coming fiscal year
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IPO going to be very positive development in LIC history, says Sitharaman
Moving one step closer to initial public offering (IPO), LIC on Sunday filed draft papers with the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
 "IPO going to be very positive development in LIC history, says Sitharaman")
LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress on planned mega LIC IPO
LIC IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is expected to hit the markets by March
 "LIC IPO: FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress on planned mega LIC IPO")
LIC IPO: Finance Minister reviews progress of IPO amid third wave concerns
LIC IPO: The insurer is looking to file DRHP with Sebi this month, in sync with govt's plan to list the company this financial year
FM Nirmala Sitharaman condoles death of noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj
Under his stewardship, flagship firm Bajaj Auto saw its turnover growing to Rs 12,000 crore from just Rs 7.2 crore with the firm's scooters becoming the mainstay
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman condoles death of noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj")
FM Sitharaman launches first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra'
FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched the first colour souvenir coin on 'Panchtantra' on the occasion of 17th foundation day of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).
Checked inflation even when Covid hit us, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
CPI inflation at 6.2% now, was 9.1% during 2008 financial crisis, she says
 "Checked inflation even when Covid hit us, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Budget brings stability, inflation less than that during 2008 crisis: FM
There is no question of a slowdown or recession, said Sitharaman, as she cited an estimated 9.2 per cent GDP growth in the current fiscal year ending March 31
Internet connectivity in rural India growing at fast pace: Sitharaman
Rural internet user base is growing three times faster and is likely to surpass the urban user numbers soon, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha
 "Internet connectivity in rural India growing at fast pace: Sitharaman")
Top headlines: Chandra gets 2nd term; FM informs on legitimacy of cryptos
Here are the top headlines on Friday
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Nirmala Sitharaman lashes out at Congress over 'remote control' jibe
'This comes from a party where there is no party democracy and the policy was decided in 10 Janpath and announced in 7, LKM (Lok Kalyan Marg),' the Finance Minister said
 "Nirmala Sitharaman lashes out at Congress over 'remote control' jibe")
You started privatisation in 1991: Sitharaman to Cong in Rajya Sabha
Congress initiated the privatisation process in 1991 and disinvestment of worth over Rs one lakh crore was made in 1991 and the following years, she said
Our 'Amrit Kaal' is your 'Rahu Kaal': Sitharaman's jibe at Congress
The Finance Minister also mentioned that the 'coming 25 years are going to be important for India'
'What is this poverty?': FM mocks Rahul's 2013 'state of mind' remark
Replying to the discussion on Budget 2022-23 in the Rajya Sabha, she said her Budget brings stability to the economy and has measures to create jobs
 "'What is this poverty?': FM mocks Rahul's 2013 'state of mind' remark")
MGNREGA was infested with ghost accounts, became source of corruption: FM
Slamming the Opposition, she further said: 'We are now working towards creating it and using it properly with transparency,'
 "MGNREGA was infested with ghost accounts, became source of corruption: FM")
Taxing income doesn't give cryptos legitimacy: FM Sitharaman
'I am not going to legalise it or ban it at this stage. Banning or not banning will come subsequently, when consultations give me input,' says FM in Parliament