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Budget: Govt only a facilitator, pvt sector key driver of growth, says FM
Sitharaman underlined that the nation's growing and aspiring needs and demands across the various sectors cannot be served just by the state government and central governments put together
 "Budget: Govt only a facilitator, pvt sector key driver of growth, says FM")
FM Sitharaman says Centre, states must work together to lower fuel prices
Petrol and diesel prices are at record highs
Rising petrol prices a 'Dharma Sankat' situation for FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said it is a matter for which the Centre and state governments need to work together and see whether there is a way to fix the issue
 "Rising petrol prices a 'Dharma Sankat' situation for FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Unleash animal spirits to put economy on recovery path: FM tells India Inc
Asks rating agencies to be mindful of relative spending spree of economies
 "Unleash animal spirits to put economy on recovery path: FM tells India Inc")
Unleash animal spirits; make India fastest growing economy: FM to India Inc
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday exhorted India Inc to unleash animal spirits and bring in fresh investment to make India one of the fastest growing economies of the world.
 "Unleash animal spirits; make India fastest growing economy: FM to India Inc")
India to file appeal against Cairn's $1.2 billion arbitration award
New Delhi has time till March 21 to file an appeal in accordance with a 90-day window
 "India to file appeal against Cairn's $1.2 billion arbitration award")
Govt's divestment plan for Shipping Corp is not going to be easy sailing
An asymmetric tax policy and the Navaratna's own fleet quality could make potential buyers wary
 "Govt's divestment plan for Shipping Corp is not going to be easy sailing")
IFSC Authority announces framework for aircraft operating companies
The Government of India, on the recommendation of (IFSCA), on October 16, 2020 had notified aircraft lease norms, an official statement said
 "IFSC Authority announces framework for aircraft operating companies")
Opposition spreading false propaganda about farm laws: FM Sitharaman
Addressing the traders' cell of Tamil Nadu BJP, she also said those who were causing hindrance to the progress of the state were now criticising PM Modi's government at the Centre
 "Opposition spreading false propaganda about farm laws: FM Sitharaman")
India's inflation target band up for review: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Govt seeks RBI's view on tweaks to CPI basket and if old weightings need to be changed
 "India's inflation target band up for review: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
BS READS: Some mistakes India must avoid this time to make DFIs a success
Now that DFIs are making a comeback, three key issues will be crucial for their success -the availability of long-term funds at a reasonable cost, private-sector ownership, and professional management
 "BS READS: Some mistakes India must avoid this time to make DFIs a success")
India's inflation target band up for review: Finance minister Sitharaman
The current inflation target band is at 2%-6%
Arbitration award: Cairn CEO to meet finance secretary on Thursday
Inter-ministerial meeting with officials of key govt departments today to discuss India's strategy
 "Arbitration award: Cairn CEO to meet finance secretary on Thursday")
Finance Ministry asks RBI to ensure a higher dividend for govt in FY22
RBI advises against any change in inflation goalposts, monetary policy targets
 "Finance Ministry asks RBI to ensure a higher dividend for govt in FY22")
FM addresses Sebi; calls for timely implementation of Budget announcements
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday appreciated the measures taken by Sebi
FM Sitharaman explains govt priorities in post-Budget address to RBI
The meeting on Tuesday was chaired by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das through video conferencing
Start with smaller banks
Govt must have a clear road map for PSB privatisation
 "Start with smaller banks")
Sitharaman addresses RBI board, explains priorities of government
FM Sitharaman on Tuesday explained the government's priorities to the Reserve Bank of India's central board during their first meeting after presentation of the Budget
Nirmala Sitharaman to address post-Budget RBI board meet on Tuesday
For the next 2021-22 fiscal, the deficit has been pegged at 6.8 per cent of GDP, which will be further lowered to 4.5 per cent by the fiscal ending March 31, 2026
Reimagining the DFI: The role has to be thought through creatively
It was clear even when the business blueprint of IDFC Ltd was being drawn up that a model based on a DFI which floated bonds (retail or wholesale) may not work
 "Reimagining the DFI: The role has to be thought through creatively")