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Key states turn down FM Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to cut fuel tax
Cite constraints on revenue, already hit by Covid lockdowns; 'ball in Centre's court'
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman virtually attends G20 Central Bank Governors' meet
Sitharaman participated virtually in the First G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under the Italian Presidency to discuss policy actions for transformative and equitable recovery
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Four entities show interest to set up leasing shops in GIFT city
Besides, SpiceJet plans to lease seaplanes from India; Hindustan Aeronautics will explore channelising lease agreement--being discussed with Alliance Air for two Dornier aircraft--through IFSC
 "Four entities show interest to set up leasing shops in GIFT city")
Top headlines: Adani Group may bid via MIAL, new rules for FB, Twitter
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 (Crypto Bill), which is included in the agenda of the Lower House of Parliament, could be introduced in the monsoon session
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Reforms are good but can lead to tech terrorism: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Says Budget shows govt trusts wealth creators, marking directional change
Centre, states need to talk to ease load on consumer: FM on fuel price hike
On a separate note, Sitharaman says govt's intent is not to shut down PSUs but it wants pvt sector to infuse more capital and bring operational efficiency
 "Centre, states need to talk to ease load on consumer: FM on fuel price hike")
Budget 2021 marks directional change for Indian economy: FM Sitharaman
She lauded the reform of faceless assessment for direct and indirect taxes, saying that tax terrorism will be a thing of the past, but also warned that "technology terrorism" will now gain ground
Centre lifts embargo on grant of govt businesses to private banks
Move will spur competition, promote efficiency in customer service standards
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Centre likely to go Canada way to set up SPV for land monetisation
Over the years, PSUs have been unsuccessful in selling their land assets due to pending litigation and lease terms
 "Centre likely to go Canada way to set up SPV for land monetisation")
Top headlines: RBI buys bonds, Tatas outdo Sensex under Chandrasekaran
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought about Rs 26,000 crore of bonds from the secondary market anonymously on February 12, a day after it bought Rs 20,000 crore as part of its announced OMOs
 "Top headlines: RBI buys bonds, Tatas outdo Sensex under Chandrasekaran")
Land policy delay hurdle to Container Corporation sale, says panel
Railway ministry denies charge, says divestment planned for next year
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To be world leader, private sector must be key driver of growth: Sitharaman
Sitharaman underlined that the nation's growing and aspiring needs and demands across various sectors cannot be served just by state government and central governments put together
 "To be world leader, private sector must be key driver of growth: Sitharaman")
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
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
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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
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