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Sitharaman pledges infrastructure push to boost consumption

Original: ‘We want to get money into hands of the people… pump up consumption through public spending on infrastructure’ | India N

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government wants to put money into people's hands and lift consumption through public spending on infrastructure. The remarks, reported by The Indian Express, underline Delhi's reliance on capex-led stimulus to support demand and growth, and drew wide attention as Indians debate the cost of living, jobs and the effectiveness of government spending.

Why now: The finance minister's remarks on boosting consumption via infrastructure spending are being discussed amid ongoing debate over India's economy and household demand.

Nirmala SitharamanGovernment of IndiaThe Indian Express

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