Nirmala Sitharaman urges focus on Fuel, Fertiliser, Forex; hits out at critics for peddling pessimism
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of focusing on fuel, fertiliser, and forex amid external challenges. She criticized those spreading pessimism about the Indian economy, asserting that it remains resilient. Sitharaman also highlighted the need for timely payments to MSMEs to support their growth.
- ▪Nirmala Sitharaman called for a focus on fuel, fertiliser, and forex due to the West Asia crisis.
- ▪She criticized critics for creating a pessimistic narrative about the economy.
- ▪Sitharaman noted that India's domestic economic situation remains positive and resilient.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (May 25, 2026) called for increased focus on 3Fs- fuel, fertiliser and forex - amid the West Asia crisis, underlining that the domestic economy continues to be resilient.Speaking at an event to celebrate the 37th anniversary of SIDBI here, the FM hit out at naysayers for creating a cynical and pessimistic narrative after PM Narendra Modi's appeals on altruism, pointing out that India cannot afford fearmongering and that giving the confidence to people is necessary.
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