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PM Modi Reviews Indian Economy with FM Sitharaman and EAC-PM Members
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:53 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and members of the Economic Advisory Council to discuss the current state of India’s economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to review the present condition of the Indian economy. The discussion focused on recent economic indicators, fiscal policy measures, and the impact of global market trends on domestic growth.
During the session, Modi emphasized the need for sustained investment in infrastructure and technology to maintain the momentum of economic recovery. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline while supporting sectors that are lagging due to the pandemic.
Sitharaman outlined the government's plans to streamline tax reforms and improve ease of doing business, aiming to attract both domestic and foreign investment. The EAC members provided data-driven insights and suggested policy adjustments to address inflationary pressures.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on a series of actionable steps to strengthen the economy, including targeted subsidies for small and medium enterprises and measures to boost employment in the manufacturing and services sectors.
During the session, Modi emphasized the need for sustained investment in infrastructure and technology to maintain the momentum of economic recovery. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline while supporting sectors that are lagging due to the pandemic.
Sitharaman outlined the government's plans to streamline tax reforms and improve ease of doing business, aiming to attract both domestic and foreign investment. The EAC members provided data-driven insights and suggested policy adjustments to address inflationary pressures.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on a series of actionable steps to strengthen the economy, including targeted subsidies for small and medium enterprises and measures to boost employment in the manufacturing and services sectors.