Elevated growth, low inflation no fluke: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman, the finance minister, defended the government's budget for 2026-27, stating that high personal income tax collections do not indicate middle-class suppression. She highlighted the expansion of the middle class and its formalization due to economic reforms over the past decade. The government plans to boost exports in sectors like AI, cloud computing, and fintech through a high-level committee. The minister also emphasized India's strong macroeconomic stability with low inflation and projected growth rates.
12 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, refuted claims of a stagnant economy, citing government efforts and the expansion of the middle class as evidence of economic growth.
— The Hindu
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The finance minister defended the 2026-27 budget, citing strong macroeconomic stability and growth projections.
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