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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Sunday that India has been the fastest growing economy "quarter after quarter, year after year."

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Who
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
What
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Sunday that India has been the fastest growing economy "quarter after quarter, year after year."
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:16:14 GMT · 2h 56m ago
Where
Bengaluru ·
Why
Sitharaman stated this in response to Rahul Gandhi's repeated criticisms of the country's economic performance, aiming to counter a potential "false perception" among citizens.
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Sitharaman's remarks provide a government perspective on India's economic growth amidst global headwinds and domestic political criticism, indicating continued stability and progress in key economic indicators. This reassures stakeholders about India's economic trajectory despite geopolitical tensions.

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