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Finance Minister Sitharaman credits fiscal discipline, reforms and infrastructure for stronger Indian economy
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told The Tribune that sustained financial discipline, ongoing reforms and increased infrastructure investment have bolstered India’s economic performance.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that a combination of strict fiscal management, policy reforms and heightened spending on infrastructure has been instrumental in reinforcing India’s economic growth. In remarks reported by The Tribune, she emphasized that maintaining financial discipline helps contain deficits while reforms create a more conducive environment for business and investment.
She added that infrastructure projects, ranging from roads to energy facilities, not only generate immediate employment but also lay the groundwork for long‑term productivity gains. The minister underscored that these three pillars—discipline, reform and investment—are central to the government’s strategy for sustaining momentum in the post‑pandemic recovery.
Sitharaman’s comments come as the government continues to pursue a balanced approach, seeking to boost growth without compromising fiscal stability. Observers note that the emphasis on disciplined spending and reform aligns with broader policy goals aimed at enhancing India’s competitiveness on the global stage.
She added that infrastructure projects, ranging from roads to energy facilities, not only generate immediate employment but also lay the groundwork for long‑term productivity gains. The minister underscored that these three pillars—discipline, reform and investment—are central to the government’s strategy for sustaining momentum in the post‑pandemic recovery.
Sitharaman’s comments come as the government continues to pursue a balanced approach, seeking to boost growth without compromising fiscal stability. Observers note that the emphasis on disciplined spending and reform aligns with broader policy goals aimed at enhancing India’s competitiveness on the global stage.