FM Sitharaman Engages with RBI, Industry Leaders on Budget 2026-27 Priorities

A significant meeting was held in Parliament House on Wednesday to enhance the coordination between the country’s economic policies and monetary system. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra paid a courtesy call on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting is taking place at a time when the government is holding talks with investors on the priorities of the Union Budget 2026-27.

The Finance Minister's office posted this information on the social media platform 'X', which said that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met the Finance Minister at Parliament House. Although the detailed agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed, this meeting between the central bank chief and the Finance Minister during the Parliament session is considered significant from an economic perspective. On the same day, a delegation led by Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra and Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Kamaljeet Sehrawat also met separately with the Finance Minister.

Earlier on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the direction of Budget 2026-27 in a key meeting with the board members of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). According to the Finance Ministry, the main objective of this meeting was to strengthen economic engagement between India and the US and share the outcomes and intent of the Union Budget. During the meeting, the Finance Minister placed special emphasis on policy stability, development of the manufacturing sector, and attracting long-term investment.

The Finance Minister assured the industry that the government's overarching objective is to create a predictable and stable policy environment that encourages businesses to plan for long-term investments. Sitharaman underlined that the budget reflects the government's commitment to "continuity, certainty and predictability" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This approach will help investors maintain confidence in India's economic policies and accelerate strategic reforms.