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Paris summit: FM Sitharaman discusses G20 efforts to strengthen MDBs
The finance minister shared that the Paris Summit front-runs the G20 New Delhi Summit and CoP 28 Summit
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New global financing pact on table as FM Sitharaman leaves for Paris
Will attend summit on setting up a new global financing architecture to address climate change, biodiversity crisis
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FM seeks spotting of credit-deficient districts for financial inclusion
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday suggested identification of credit-deficient districts in each state and carrying out special credit outreach camps there
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Sitharaman directs NABARD to make rural income improvement top priority
Sitharaman directed NABARD to facilitate the aggregation of organic producers by Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), with a focus on the Northeast states
CPI MP asks FM to initiate pension updation for banking sector retirees
He further said that the demand of bank retirees was not fulfilled even though the All India Bank Retirees' Federation has met the Finance Minister four times in the past one and half years
Strengthen GST registration process further with tech: FM to tax officers
The Revenue Secretary and CBIC Chairman apprised the finance minister that AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning) tools are being extensively used to identify possible fake networks
FM meets IFAD president, discusses issues of interest, global challenges
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met IFAD president Alvaro Lario and discussed issues of mutual interests besides some emerging global challenges
Sitharaman reviews preparedness of Guj banks in view of cyclone Biparjoy
During the meeting, Sitharaman said that all disaster management protocols should be followed and the staff should be made aware of them
Nirmala Sitharaman's Daughter Parakala Vangamayi ties knot in Bengaluru
Parakala Vangamayi, the daughter of Indian FM Nirmala Sitharaman tied the knot with Pratik Doshi in a private ceremony in Bengaluru. No leaders of political parties were invited
Jaitley and Sitharaman: A look at divestment under the two NDA FMs
In his early days, PM Modi had said that the government would get out of most sectors, a vision which was given credence through the new policy of 'strategic sectors' announced by Sitharaman in 2020
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FinMin extends date for MSMEs to submit refund claims till July 31
The Expenditure department has now issued amendments to the scheme and extended the deadline for submission of bids till July 31
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GDP growth at 6.1% in Q4, 7.2% in full FY23; construction, agri surprise
For FY23, the Indian economy clocked a growth rate of 7.2%. In the previous financial year (FY22), India had seen 9.1% GDP growth
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FM reviews infra projects under NICDIT, urges states to tie up loose ends
FM reviewed progress of projects under National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust and urged states to tie up loose ends and resolve all pending issues through greater exchange
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Need states' support to resolve industrial corridor issues: FM Sitharaman
The industrial corridors can be operationalised by expediting land acquisition, facilitating the implementation of external infrastructure linkages, among other things
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FM Sitharaman calls Rahul Gandhi's remarks over China policy shameful
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched a fresh attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for criticising Indian government policies on China
Won't let guard down against inflation, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Economists expect inflation to fall further towards 4 per cent levels - the medium-term target of the central bank - in May
Sitharaman slams Chidambaram's comments on Rs 2,000 banknote withdrawal
The Reserve Bank of India recently announced withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes from circulation and asked people to deposit it in banks or get it exchanged by September 30
Sitharaman posts impressive report card of Modi govt's 9-year rule
"We have elevated the country's status globally in the past nine years, the poor have got food security with dignity... No other country has achieved so much in the same period in renewable energy"
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Will meet Sitharaman to claim refund of Rs 9,242 cr deposited in NPS: Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said he will meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the national capital to claim a refund of Rs 9,242 cr deposited in the National Pension Scheme
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