Inflation Not a Major Concern, Says FM Sitharaman Post-Budget 2026

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in an exclusive interview with Network18's Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi that inflation is not a major concern for the government currently.
• The Budget 2026's main reform is a complete overhaul of customs duties, with further reforms to be introduced later.
• Promoting investment in frontier areas and Research and Development (R&D) is a key government priority.
• Sitharaman expects the inflation rate for FY 2026-27 to remain within the prescribed tolerance band, ensuring stability.
• India's economic growth, with 8% GDP growth in the last two quarters, is impressive and sustainable with government stability and policies; foreign exchange reserves exceed $700 billion.

Why It Matters: FM Sitharaman assures inflation is under control, highlighting strong economic growth and customs duty reforms.