Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed optimism for India s economic outlook, stating that reform momentum will continue to spur growth and ensure macro-economic stability. She has emphasized India s "commendable growth story" amid global turmoil and pledged more steps to ensure ease of living. The Indian economy has seen an average of over 8% annual growth since the Covid-induced output contraction in FY21.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen to keep his top four ministers in his new cabinet and is expected to pursue a "neighbors first" strategy in the new term, while sending out a message of continuity for major policies, experts say.
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