India’s Finance Minister Defends Modi’s Plan to Push Austerity

India’s finance minister unveiled a relatively cautious budget, prioritizing economic stability amid rising global risks. The announcement points to a defensive fiscal stance rather than aggressive stimulus, which may temper near-term growth expectations but is unlikely to drive a major market move on its own.

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India’s finance minister unveiled a relatively cautious budget, prioritizing economic stability amid rising global risks. The announcement points to a defensive fiscal stance rather than aggressive stimulus, which may temper near-term growth expectations but is unlikely to drive a major market move on its own.