In an interview to The Indian Express, Sitharaman said, “At the moment we are looking at sustaining growth and therefore, we will have to do it, so we are doing it. The Finance Minister, however, said that there is a clear sign that one is able to see the private sector coming out to invest. Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman poses with her team for a photo op before leaving to present the Budget in New Delhi on Sunday. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman poses with her team for a photo op before leaving to present the Budget in New Delhi on Sunday. The Finance Minister also defended the Budget move to tax capital gains on sovereign gold bonds in the secondary market.

Source: Indian Express February 06, 2026 06:11 UTC