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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will introduce additional measures to attract foreign capital, noting bond market reforms are only the beginning. She highlighted RBI steps, global uncertainties, and India’s need to strengthen foreign exchange reserves amid rising external risks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has performed well economically but warned against complacency. Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026, she stressed the need for continuous reforms, innovation and institutional strengthening while highlighting concerns over a potentially weak monsoon.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of consistently portraying India negatively and ignoring its economic progress. Highlighting growth, poverty reduction, welfare schemes and digital infrastructure, she said India remains resilient despite global challenges and continues advancing towards Viksit Bharat 2047

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will continue economic reforms through the “Reform Express” to sustain growth amid global headwinds. The RBI lowered FY27 GDP forecast to 6.6%, while new tax exemptions aim to attract foreign capital

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government sacrificed over Rs 1 lakh crore annually through fuel excise cuts to cushion consumers from inflation, while defending recent petrol and diesel price hikes as market-driven revisions caused by surging global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict

Nirmala Sitharaman said the West Asia crisis could raise fuel and shipping costs for common people and businesses as petrol and diesel prices rose again. She added the government sacrificed Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue through excise duty cuts

Dharmendra Pradhan sought support from Nirmala Sitharaman to overhaul the Central Board of Secondary Education payment gateway system after complaints about failed transactions and portal glitches during the re-evaluation process

The government warned citizens against a fake Quantum AI investment scheme falsely linked to Nirmala Sitharaman. The fraudulent platform promised huge monthly returns, prompting the PIB Fact Check unit to urge people against sharing banking or personal information online

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared for tech risks but warned about threats from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology monitoring impacts and urging stronger safeguards

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for misrepresenting the Centre’s advisory on crop diversification, stressing the need to boost domestic production of pulses and oilseeds to strengthen food security and reduce import dependence

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s strong fiscal position and healthy reserves give the RBI policy flexibility. She highlighted low debt levels, stable borrowing plans, and government measures to manage inflation risks amid global uncertainties and rising crude prices

BJP released its Assam assembly poll manifesto, promising protection of indigenous land and heritage, Rs 5 lakh crore investment, 2 lakh government jobs, flood-free Assam under 'Badh Mukt Assam Mission', and strict action on illegal encroachments and 'Love Jihad'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said banks cannot access or record locker contents as it violates rules. She ruled out differential insurance based on stored valuables, stating compensation remains fixed at 100 times the annual locker rent

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, providing legal backing to Budget proposals. The House also referred the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition concerns over CSR provisions.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will soon introduce a revamped Stand-Up India scheme to support SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. The modified scheme will incorporate lessons from the earlier programme that expired on March 31, 2025

The government is preparing to relaunch the Stand-Up India scheme with modifications aimed at providing enhanced benefits to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament that lessons from the original scheme, which ended in March 2025, are being incorporated into the new version.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilization Fund will help India respond to unexpected crises such as global conflicts and supply disruptions. The Lok Sabha approved supplementary demands for grants worth Rs 2.01 lakh crore

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent rise in global crude oil prices is unlikely to significantly impact India’s inflation for now, as consumer inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBI’s tolerance band amid government and monetary policy measures.

Cyber criminals are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence to carry out sophisticated frauds through deepfake videos, scam calls and phishing attacks. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials warn people to verify financial schemes carefully as AI-driven cyber crimes continue to increase.

RBI stated there is no systemic risk to the banking system following a Rs 590-crore fraud at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch. Four officials were suspended; the stock fell sharply amid ongoing investigation