Sitharaman Credits Six Pillars for India's Economic Resilience

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined six foundations of India's economic strength since 2014, citing fiscal prudence, banking reforms, and infrastructure growth. She noted real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, inflation at 4.82%, and forex reserves of $766 billion. She warned that future shocks will test state capacity and buffer stocks.