India weathered global shocks, retained policy space to respond: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave, highlighting India's economic resilience amid global shocks. She cited a 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY27 and a CPI inflation rate of 4.82% in August 2026. Looking ahead, she emphasized the importance of sound public finances to maintain policy space for future economic challenges.