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‘Not a fluke’: FM says Goldilocks moment due to careful planning

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted the economy's robust trajectory with a growing middle class and emphasized the expansion of taxpayers over the past decade.
Published on Feb 13, 2026 07:17 am IST

Congress ‘surrendered’ India's PDS before World Trade Organisation in 2013: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has allocated 2.27 lakh crore for food subsidy, ensuring basic food security remains a priority for 800 million people.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 07:17 am IST

Budget 2026-27: Statement of pragmatism and farsightedness

The finance minister said two committees formed on administrative reforms in the previous budget had submitted their inputs and that Niti Aayog was working on it.
Published on Feb 09, 2026 02:07 pm IST

'China+1 strategy' to play out fully: Sitharaman after India-US deal sealed

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Budget to benefit common man, US deal big relief to Indian exporters: Sitharaman

The finance minister said two committees formed on administrative reforms in the previous budget had submitted their inputs and that Niti Aayog was working on it.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:00 pm IST