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Sitharaman tells India Inc what it needs to boost investment and capacity now
Economy
Published on 25 April 2026
She also signals reforms as capital outflows loom
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised support for farmers hit by rising input costs, while urging India Inc to expand capacity and share what it needs to invest more. She acknowledged concerns around capital outflows and reiterated India’s readiness for reforms. She also flagged ongoing engagement with the US and Anthropic on AI model risks, and said the strategic sale of IDBI Bank will proceed.
- Sitharaman urges industry to add capacity to unlock more investment
- Government support promised for farmers facing higher input costs
- Capital outflows and reform readiness were highlighted in remarks
- IDBI Bank strategic sale will proceed; AI safety talks continue
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