Budget has buffers to tackle global risks, no need to revisit its budget estimates yet: FM Sitharaman
Mumbai, July 26 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the government does not see a need to revisit its Budget estimates despite renewed geopolitical tensions and weather-related risks, asserting that adequate fiscal buffers have been created to deal with global uncertainties.
Speaking at the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, Sitharaman said the government had made provisions to absorb the impact of rising oil prices, fertiliser imports and increased shipping costs arising from global developments.
"At this stage, I don't think I look at my budget number for readjusting," the Finance Minister said when asked whether renewed tensions in West Asia and an uneven monsoon would affect the government...
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