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"India facing uncertainty over forex, oil prices, rain shortfall."
— finance minister , Politician
"India is facing uncertainty over foreign exchange and crude oil and fertiliser prices, as well as a shortfall of rains this year."
— Nirmala Sitharaman , Politician
"We recognise we need more foreign capital to come, but the fact that RBI has emerged, the fact that RBI has now allowed public sector, undertaking and banks to go out and pick money from outside..."
— Nirmala Sitharaman , Politician
"They don't have to hedge for the risks, particularly the currency-related risk, the volatility, the exchange rate risk."
— Nirmala Sitharaman , Politician
"The withholding tax treatment which we offer, we think will be the first step towards drawing some capital back."
— Nirmala Sitharaman , Politician
"the combination of robust growth and lower inflation reflects strong macroeconomic fundamentals."
— Nirmala Sitharaman , Politician
"India could regain growth momentum and return to an expansion rate above 7% by FY28."
— V. Anantha Nageswaran , Academic
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed concerns over foreign exchange, crude oil, and fertilizer prices, as well as a shortfall in rains, while mentioning steps to boost capital inflows.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained that fluctuations in the rupee against the US dollar are influenced by global and domestic factors, including geopolitical uncertainties and India's import dependence on crude oil, fertilizers, and gold.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government is adopting a calibrated approach to attract more foreign capital and may introduce additional measures if required to increase capital inflows.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's strong growth and easing inflation, even as rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and global uncertainties pose fresh challenges.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted uncertainties in foreign exchange, crude oil, and fertilizer prices, along with a shortfall in rains this year, while noting measures to boost capital inflows.
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