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New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reiterated the Centre's
Published: 26/10/26 13:11
New Delhi | India
New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reiterated the Centre's commitment to fiscal consolidation, saying the government aims to bring the national debt down to 50 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. Speaking to reporters after attending an event, Sitharaman said the government had consistently outlined its debt-reduction strategy in successive union budgets and was working towards lowering the Centre's debt burden. "International organisations had recognised India's approach to managing public debt. Economies worldwide had come under pressure from rising debt levels following the Covid-19 pandemic," she said. Asked about Tamil Nadu's…