SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 20    C

Top News News

The Economic Times

Top News / The Economic Times

details

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures fiscal vigil amid oil spike

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is boosting efforts to raise funds and control the fiscal deficit. The government is protecting citizens from rising crude oil prices. Lockdowns are not planned. She urged leaders to avoid spreading rumors. Excise duty on petrol and diesel has been cut to manage domestic inflation and volatility.

28 Mar 2026 12:49 am