Sitharaman on next big assignment, ‘tax terrorism’, ‘tariff headwinds’, rupee & more | HTLS 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025, reveals her “next big assignment” after GST and direct tax reforms is to clean up customs and tackle legacy issues that feed perceptions of “tax terrorism” and tariff‑related headwinds for business. Sitharaman stressed the need for a simpler, more predictable indirect tax and customs regime to support exports, stabilise the rupee through stronger fundamentals, and give investors long‑term policy clarity.​ Watch for more