In New Delhi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led two significant pre-Budget consultation sessions on Monday. She met with prominent economists and representatives from farmer associations and agricultural economists in preparation for the Union Budget 2026-27. The sessions also included the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, along with senior officials from the DEA. During her second meeting, Sitharaman engaged with farmer representatives and agricultural economists, concentrating on agricultural growth and the welfare of farmers.
