Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted artificial intelligence as a double-edged sword for financial systems. She advocated for a soft-touch regulatory framework for emerging technologies and innovation. The minister urged the Reserve Bank of India to accelerate its digital rupee pilots and capabilities. Sitharaman also dismissed pessimism regarding India's demographic dividend, emphasizing youth-led growth.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman described artificial intelligence as “a double edged sword”, warning that while it can help detect fraud, it can also be used to perpetrate it.…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed responsible AI adoption over avoidance. Institutions must manage AI risks and avoid legacy system reliance. Faster AI adoption…