Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “I don’t know when a tariff can land on me and I have no control over it,” as she highlighted the uncertainty businesses and economies face from global trade and import-related disruptions. Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026, she said, “There shouldn’t be a food shortage, but for farmers it’ll have an impact because this year income will be stressed,” while discussing monsoon risks, El Niño concerns and volatility in crude oil and fertilizer supplies.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but Prime Minister Modi's government is…

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and crude oil prices. Rising fertiliser costs…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “I don’t know when a tariff can land on me and I have no control over it,” as she highlighted the uncertainty businesses and economies…