Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms govt's fiscal discipline push, puts public debt target at 50% of GDP by 2030

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline, setting a target of keeping public debt at 50% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. This move aims to ensure the country's financial stability and control inflation. By prioritizing fiscal consolidation, the government hopes to create a stable economic environment that will encourage employment and enterprise opportunities, particularly for women. This could have a positive impact on the economy and potentially boost the Sensex and other Indian indices.

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The government's commitment to fiscal discipline and debt reduction is expected to improve investor sentiment and attract foreign capital. A lower debt-to-GDP ratio can lead to higher credit ratings and lower borrowing costs.

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