Nirmala Sitharaman To NDTV: "External Uncertainties Remain Highly Volatile"

What worries India’s Finance Minister the most? Not domestic issues, but global uncertainty. Speaking at the NDTV Profit Conclave, the Finance Minister admitted that despite strong domestic fundamentals, external volatility continues to be the biggest risk for the Indian economy. Trade turbulence, unpredictable global policies, and shifting investment sentiment remain key concerns. While India has strengthened its manufacturing base, MSME sector and agriculture, she cautioned that shocks from outside are still intense and even more volatile than before. Her message, India is resilient at home, but navigating an uncertain world remains the toughest challenge ahead.