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FM Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates income tax office in Srinagar
Sitharaman said development for Jammu and Kashmir is something that has been in the wings for a long time but "which has never happened"
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Every country must worry about data sovereignty, says IBM Chairman Krishna
Eager to help India develop the workforce that it needs for a digital revolution, IBM is betting big on small towns for its R&D centres
 "Every country must worry about data sovereignty, says IBM Chairman Krishna")
FM announces clearance of two proposals of IFSCA at GIFT City in Gujarat
Nirmala Sitharaman also underlined the central government's commitment to make GIFT City a world-class fintech hub as stated in the Union Budget 2021-22
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FM to lead a team of 7 secretaries for discussions at GIFT City on Saturday
The role of GIFT-IFSC as gateway to global financial services for Indian corporates within India, attracting global financial business to India will be discussed
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FM Sitharaman to lead a team of secretaries for discussions at GIFT City
Talks are likely to revolve around role of GIFT-IFSC as a gateway to global financial services for Indian companies, attracting global financial business to India, and growth as a fintech global hub
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Top Headlines: Take risk, FM to India Inc; Meta's counter to hate speech
The country needs 100 million jobs in the formal sector in the next ten years to take advantage of its demographic dividend, industry says. More on that in our morning briefing.
 "Top Headlines: Take risk, FM to India Inc; Meta's counter to hate speech")
FM urges India Inc to take risks, boost capacities to create more jobs
Sitharaman said PM Modi has asked all ministers to identify compliance burdens for the industry in their respective ministries and departments, and simplify them
More room likely for states to borrow as FM presents budget next Feb
The Centre has already begun to rejig govt savings market, reviving RBI window for retail investors, the Retail Direct Scheme this month
 "More room likely for states to borrow as FM presents budget next Feb")
Sitharaman asks industry to start taking risks, invest in capacity creation
Sitharaman said there are clear signs of an uptick in the economy and the industry should now start taking risks and invest in capacity creation that will help cut reliance on imports
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India cannot depend on imports for essential goods, says Sitharaman
India must become more self-reliant, after the pandemic disrupted supply chains and showed the risks of depending on exports for essential risks, the finance minister said
 "India cannot depend on imports for essential goods, says Sitharaman")
Centre's tax devolution to states doubled to Rs 95K cr in November: FM
Move to help capex, perk up growth, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Live news: Two women journalists arrested in Tripura released on bail
Latest live news: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet chief ministers and state finance ministers; Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bhopal's revamped railway station.
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FM Sitharaman to meet heads of banks, other institutions next week
The two-day conference, beginning November 17, would see participation from all public sector banks and financial institutions (FIs)
Nirmala Sitharaman to hold meet with CMs, FMs on November 15
Sitharaman will hold a meeting with Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers of all states and Administrators of Union Territories on November 15
FM to meet heads of PSBs; nudge them for credit expansion to boost economy
The two-day meeting would commence on November 17 and undertake a comprehensive review of various segments
Sitharaman lauds India vax drive, scrapping of Art 370 at BJP national meet
Sithararam addressed a press conference at NDMC Convention Center in New Delhi. She had also attended the BJP's national executive meeting today.
FM asks transport, petroleum, steel ministries to front load capex spending
Sitharaman said infrastructure projects are a priority for the government
FM Sitharaman urges power, coal ministries to fast-track capex plan
The meeting was attended by the secretaries of economic affairs, power, coal and atomic energy, apart from other senior officials
Sitharaman meets UK, Singapore, Canada FMs; discusses collaboration
The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met her counterparts
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FM Sitharaman holds discussions with Singapore, Canada counterparts
Various issues, including economy, health and opportunities for collaboration were discussed