New Delhi, June 15 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday described the recent measures by the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to boost foreign fund inflows as a "first step," signalling that additional steps are in the pipeline.

She also flagged that India's economy is under "severe strain" from its dependence on imports of crude oil, fertilisers and key raw materials amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026, Sitharaman emphasised that the analysis by the RBI and the government has shown that the bond market can serve as an effective channel for attracting foreign investment, PTI reported.

Steps Taken So Far

On June 5, the government expanded the list of securities eligible unde...