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Finance Minister Sitharaman Stresses Importance of Equity Capital for Market Stability
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:48 AM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted equity capital as crucial for the economy and urged attention to market concerns.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that equity capital continues to be a vital source of financing for Indian companies, underpinning growth and resilience in the economy. She emphasized that robust equity inflows are essential for sustaining corporate expansion and infrastructure development.
Sitharaman observed that recent market volatility underscores the need to address investor concerns promptly. She called for a focused response from regulators and policymakers to maintain confidence among domestic and foreign investors.
The minister urged the government to create a conducive environment for equity fundraising, citing ongoing reforms aimed at improving corporate governance and simplifying listing procedures. These steps, she noted, are intended to attract more capital into the market.
Her comments come as the Indian equity market navigates global economic uncertainties, and the finance ministry pledged to monitor the situation closely to ensure stability.
Sitharaman observed that recent market volatility underscores the need to address investor concerns promptly. She called for a focused response from regulators and policymakers to maintain confidence among domestic and foreign investors.
The minister urged the government to create a conducive environment for equity fundraising, citing ongoing reforms aimed at improving corporate governance and simplifying listing procedures. These steps, she noted, are intended to attract more capital into the market.
Her comments come as the Indian equity market navigates global economic uncertainties, and the finance ministry pledged to monitor the situation closely to ensure stability.