Government financial institutions are implementing austerity measures. State-run banks and insurance companies must cut foreign travel for executives. Meetings will increasingly use videoconferencing. There is a push to replace petrol and diesel vehicles with electric cars. These steps align with Prime Minister Modi's call for reduced fuel consumption and address global supply challenges.

Prime Minister Modi advocates austerity with seven suggestions aimed at reducing imports and stabilizing India's economy amid global crises.

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) The Finance Ministry on Monday urged public sector banks and financial institutions to adopt austerity measures and shift to electric vehicles, following…