Moneycontrol Podcast 4796: Nirmala Sitharaman exclusive | Industries from insurance, tobacco to food delivery adapt to GST rejig | MC Editor's Picks
Sep 5, 2025
An exclusive chat with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman covers crucial topics like GST rate cuts and Trump tariffs. Learn how industries from tobacco to food delivery are adjusting to these fiscal changes. The impact on advertising spending is also explored, hinting at a potential boom in the sector. Plus, insights from the founder of Freshworks shed light on business innovation, while a deep dive into high-frequency trading uncovers market dynamics shaping today's economy.
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Exporters To Get Government Support
- The government will support exporters hit by Trump's tariffs and promise a relief package soon.
- Sitharaman assured exporters they will not be left high and dry amid tariff shocks.
India Will Buy Russian Oil By Choice
- Nirmala Sitharaman says India will keep buying Russian oil based on national interest despite external pressures.
- She frames energy purchases as sovereign decisions tied to strategic and economic imperatives.
Fiscal Targets Remain Firm For FY26
- The government intends to meet fiscal deficit and capital expenditure targets for FY26.
- Sitharaman says reforms are being examined across the board to keep fiscal discipline intact.