Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India wants to enhance its influence in the world as one in every six persons is Indian and the world cannot ignore India's economy.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India provided financial support to its neighbours in times of distress with no conditions attached much before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached some countries in the neighbourhood.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes India's growing influence globally, highlighting the country's economic growth and technological advancements.

India will maintain investment restrictions on neighbouring countries despite a recent agreement with China regarding patrolling along the disputed Himalayan border, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.

Her comments came shortly after India and China announced an agreement to resolve their ongoing border standoff in Ladakh, and just hours before Prime Minister Modi was set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Nirmala Sitharaman - Union Finance Minister of India , Nirmala Sitharaman said that no one can ignore growing influence of

India will keep FDI restrictions from bordering nations for national security, emphasizing the need for investment safeguards. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for reform in Bretton Woods institutions,

Sitharaman arrived in the US on Tuesday afternoon to attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings

Sitharaman said that to achieve the rate of growth India is aiming for, the country may need $100 billion to meet investment requirements, whereas the current figure stands between $70-80 billion