# Nirmala Sitharaman

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## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### India Targets $5.1T GDP by FY29: IMF Outlook Boosts Market Sentiment
2026-08-04 17:10:11 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

IMF projects India’s nominal GDP at $5.1 trillion by 2028-29. Finance Minister reveals a broad-based growth strategy with reforms in manufacturing, infrastructure, and trade, fueling investor optimism.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-5-1-trillion-gdp-imf-forecast-fy29-growth-strategy

### India to Expand Insurance Coverage to 25,000 Gram Panchayats
2026-03-17 10:40:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a strategic initiative to extend insurance coverage to 25,000 gram panchayats across India. This move is a critical step toward the government's 'Insurance for All by 2047' vision, aiming to bridge the protection gap in rural markets.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-insurance-expansion-gram-panchayats

### FM Sitharaman Issues Stern Warning to Banks Over Mis-selling Practices
2026-02-24 03:19:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed Indian banks to immediately cease the mis-selling of third-party products and refocus on their primary mandate of lending and deposit mobilization. The move signals a major regulatory pivot toward consumer protection and the restoration of traditional banking priorities to support economic growth.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/fm-sitharaman-banks-mis-selling-directive

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