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Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture AUG 6, 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture

Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture hosted by NCAER, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on India's early post-independence development strategy. She highlighted the establishment of institutions such as ISRO, BARC, BHEL and the IITs, while noting that slow infrastructure execution, dependence on external powers, and limited focus on exports affected India's long-term economic trajectory.

Sitharaman Highlights India's Financial Inclusion Success JUL 3, 2026

Sitharaman Highlights India's Financial Inclusion Success

Speaking at the Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said financial inclusion and digital infrastructure have transformed India's economy by expanding banking access, enabling entrepreneurship, and strengthening participation in the formal financial system.

Sitharaman Meets Air Liquide VP in Paris JUL 3, 2026

Sitharaman Meets Air Liquide VP in Paris

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Air Liquide Group Vice President Emilie Mouren-Renouard in Paris to discuss investment, semiconductor collaboration, AI-driven innovation and the company's expansion plans in India.