Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday highlighted India’s growing economic resilience and said that the nation is well-equipped to absorb external shocks, amid ongoing external trade tensions. “Our capacity to absorb shocks is strong, while our economic leverage is evolving. Our choices will determine whether resilience becomes a foundation for leadership or merely a buffer against uncertainty. So in conclusion, history teaches us that crises often precede renewal,” FM Sitharaman said while addressing the inauguration of the 4th edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave. “Geopolitical conflicts are intensifying. Sanctions, tariffs and decoupling strategies are reshaping global supply chains,” she added. She said that these dynamics highlight both India’s vulnerabi
‘Indian economy resilient, can absorb shocks’: FM Sitharaman amid 50% US tariffs; targets 8% GDP growth

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