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Finance Minister Sitharaman stated that India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, addressing the BJP's Viksit Bharat event in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru, India
Who
Finance Minister Sitharaman, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, Reserve Bank of India
What
Finance Minister Sitharaman stated that India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, addressing the BJP's Viksit Bharat event in Bengaluru.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT · 3h 57m ago
Where
Bengaluru, India ·
Why
Sitharaman's comments came during an event where economists and policymakers are reassessing India’s growth outlook due to rising geopolitical risks and higher energy prices.
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How this affects you
India's economic growth, while strong, faces headwinds from geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, leading to a lowered growth forecast by the Reserve Bank of India for FY27.
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- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/quarter-after-quarter-year-after-year-india-is-fastest-growing-economy-fm-sitharaman/articleshow/131717008.cms
- HIGHBusiness Standardhttps://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/weekly-economy-wrap-inflation-current-account-growth-forecasts-126061400239_1.html
- HIGHMoneycontrolhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/quarter-after-quarter-year-after-year-india-remains-the-fastest-growing-major-economy-fm-sitharaman-13949030.html
- HIGHTimes Nowhttps://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/ethanol-blending-saves-india-rs-1-67-lakh-crore-in-forex-cuts-crude-imports-by-283-lakh-tonnes-kpmg-article-154611305
- HIGHThe New Indian Expresshttps://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/14/rahul-gandhi-undermines-indias-achievements-paints-false-picture-of-crisis-sitharaman
- HIGHOutlook Businesshttps://www.outlookbusiness.com/economy-and-policy/indias-growth-engine-stays-strong-as-global-uncertainty-mounts-says-sitharaman