Page 26 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman
India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
 "India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman")
UN, World Bank, IMF in need of urgent reforms: Finance Minister Sitharaman
Institutions such as United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund need to be urgently reformed as they no longer speak for countries whose issues have remained unattended to for decades
Yellen to host India US Economic and Financial Partnership meeting
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will host the next round of India Economic and Financial Partnership meet with her Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday
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FM highlights significant reforms in meeting with institutional investors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday highlighted "significant reforms" undertaken by the government including NMP and NIP as she met institutional investors here.
FM embarks on week-long US visit to attend G-20, World Bank meetings
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has embarked on a week-long US trip to attend the annual meet of the World Bank and IMF as well as G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting.
Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
For public sector banks, the government is the superboard, with both ownership and regulatory powers under its belt. Is it ready to give up these powers?
 "Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation")
28 unicorns created in India this year: Nirmala Sitharaman
The Indian economy has witnessed the creation of 28 unicorns this year on the back of a series of reforms unleashed by the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
At G20 conference, FM bats for strengthening effectiveness of FATF, IMF
In the run up to assuming the G20 presidency in 2023, India is working towards identifying the "vacuum areas" in international policy coordination: Sitharaman
 "At G20 conference, FM bats for strengthening effectiveness of FATF, IMF")
LIC IPO: Govt may not need to amend any law to permit foreign participation
Foreign participation would be allowed as per the listing norms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the extant sectoral FDI guidelines
 "LIC IPO: Govt may not need to amend any law to permit foreign participation")
India in last stage of finalising details on global minimum tax: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India is "very close" to arriving at the specifics of the two-pillar taxation proposition at the G20 and is in last stage of finalising details
Sa-Dhan seeks Rs 7,500 cr more for credit guarantee scheme for MFIs
Sa-Dhan has issued a press release basis the letter written to the Finance Minister
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Fuel prices linked to global rates; Centre, states have to handle: FM
Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday surged to all-time high levels as rates were increased again after international oil prices hit the highest mark since 2014
 "Fuel prices linked to global rates; Centre, states have to handle: FM")
Well-managed companies attract equity investors: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said advise given by company secretaries to businesses is going to make a lot of difference as only "well-managed" companies following good governance practices are attracting investors
 "Well-managed companies attract equity investors: Nirmala Sitharaman")
Amit Shah-led ministerial panel to soon approve Air India sale
Clarification comes amid reports that Tata Sons may have won the bid
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Stock market rally shows in some ministers' portfolios: How they fared
The net worth of Home Affairs and Cooperative Minister Amit Shah grew 32 per cent to Rs 37.91 crore
 "Stock market rally shows in some ministers' portfolios: How they fared")
The big bank idea
India needs more efficient financial entities
Data privacy, safeguarding client details important: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman added that safeguard of client data is the backbone to bringing trust
India's fintech adoption rate at 87% as compared to 64% globally: FM
"I think India is the prime destination for digital activities, digital payments," FM Sitharaman said
New govt SPV likely to get powers to acquire and develop PSU land
The entity will be able to rent, lease and develop assets to monetise them for a fee, an official said
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India needs four-five SBI-size banks, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister also noted that some of the economically active regions of the country still lacked banking facilities
