'Rupee value, exchange rate rather too sensitive issues': FM Nirmala Sitharaman| HTLS 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed questions about the weakening rupee at HTLS 2025, insisting India’s core economic fundamentals remain strong. Speaking on exchange rates, inflation, and growth, she emphasized that short‑term currency fluctuations don’t define national strength. The discussion highlighted the balance between market forces, policy responses, and public perception of economic stability.