India Finance Minister notes on public capital channelisation
(16:25, 13 Aug 2026)
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has improved its infrastructure by increasing public investment and making structural reforms. Public spending has risen significantly compared to ten years ago, aiming to build valuable national assets like highways, railways, ports, logistics, digital systems, and energy networks. However, she emphasized that public funds should encourage private investment rather than replace it. She discussed these points during her keynote speech at a seminar on private capital at the BRICS FMCBG Meeting in Jaipur.