Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 6 pillars behind India's economic resilience

At the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave, FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's economic resilience amid global shocks. She cited 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27, $766 billion forex reserves, and record-low bank NPAs. She outlined six foundations: last-mile delivery, financial access, infrastructure, reforms, price stability, and fiscal prudence, urging private R&D investment for Viksit Bharat 2047.