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Businesses need to factor in impact of terror while making investments: FM
On globalisation, she said there is pessimism about it and there is talk of re-globalisation... how strategic blocks are reshaping itself
 "Businesses need to factor in impact of terror while making investments: FM")
Govt to ensure that debt burden not passed on to future generation: FM
Addressing the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2023 here, she said the government is looking at the ways in which it can bring down the overall debt
 "Govt to ensure that debt burden not passed on to future generation: FM")
Jan-Dhan scheme biggest instrument of financial inclusion: FM Sitharaman
She also said when the scheme was launched, a certain section of people had made "snide" remarks saying public sector banks would be under pressure as these are zero balance accounts
India needs its own P&I entity for maritime, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the Global Maritime India Summit 2023, the finance minister said that such an entity would provide greater strategic flexibility to India's shipping operations
Capabilities, legal systems needed for arbitration on maritime sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called for developing capabilities and legal systems, so that the country can have an international arbitration centre for the maritime sector
FM Sitharaman urges private sector to come forward and support SDGs
''The 17 SDGs adopted by United Nations member states in 2015 were aimed at addressing a wide range of social, economic, and environmental challenges by 2030,'' she said
FM Sitharaman pitches for strong, quota-based and adequately resourced IMF
The 16th General Review of Quotas (GRQ) is expected to provide greater say to developing economies in the International Monetary Fund
Govt looking at eligibility criteria for direct overseas listing of firms
The official said the ministry is in discussions with finance ministry as well as other stakeholders to finalise the rules for Indian companies to list overseas
 "Govt looking at eligibility criteria for direct overseas listing of firms")
Middle-East conflict raises fuel price concerns, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman is on an official visit to Marrakech, Morocco, to attend the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2023
LIVE: Middle-East conflict raises fuel price concerns, says FM Sitharaman
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World Bank needs headroom to help low-income countries, says G20
This is the 1st communique under the Finance track during India's G20 presidency
 "World Bank needs headroom to help low-income countries, says G20")
Need to be realistic about pvt cap mobilisation: FM to World Bank
On the issue of domestic resource mobilisation, the finance minister suggested adopting a holistic approach to raising fiscal resources, which is not limited to taxation
 "Need to be realistic about pvt cap mobilisation: FM to World Bank")
FM Sitharaman meets Brazil's minister, discusses issues of mutual interest
The minister met with Brazil's economy minister Haddad Fernando on the sidelines of the fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting
 "FM Sitharaman meets Brazil's minister, discusses issues of mutual interest")
India can contribute towards strengthening, diversifying supply chains: FM
This includes an ambitious programme for a transition to clean energy and the RISE partnership is completely in sync with India's domestic policy of prioritising Clean Energy
 "India can contribute towards strengthening, diversifying supply chains: FM")
IMF's focus has to be macroeconomic surveillance, policy guidance: FM
Finance and central bank deputies meeting to start discussions on key agenda
India keen to engage with IMF to purse G20 agenda on resource mobilisation
G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration urged IMF and the World Bank, in coordination with other relevant international institutions, to support efforts at enhancing domestic resource mobilisation
 "India keen to engage with IMF to purse G20 agenda on resource mobilisation")
FM Sitharaman stresses on need for IMF to remain well capitalised
The roundtable was hosted by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco
FM to attend World Bank-IMF meet, G20 FMBCBG in Morocco from Oct 11
During the visit, it said, Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will co-chair the fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting
 "FM to attend World Bank-IMF meet, G20 FMBCBG in Morocco from Oct 11")
G20 FMCBG meeting at Marrakesh: All eyes on MDB reform road map
On crypto assets, Lavasa said it may not be a major priority as there are several issues related to it that require acceptance
FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets MDBs ahead of Morocco summit next week
During the Leaders Summit in New Delhi, G20 Leaders emphasised the need for reforms to deliver better, bigger, and more effective MDBs