Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the current global landscape as undergoing a deep structural shift, rather than a short-term disruption. Speaking at the 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025, she noted that the foundations of the global order are rapidly evolving, with long-standing norms of international engagement being fundamentally redefined.
“We are in an era of unprecedented global uncertainty,” Sitharaman said. She noted that shifts which once took decades are now unfolding within weeks, leaving policymakers grappling with volatility and diminished confidence in continuity.
The minister stressed that India’s rise as a stabilising force is neither accidental nor transient.
With a steady share of consumption and investment, she said India’s growth is anchored in domestic factors, supported by improved capital expenditure and controlled inflationary pressures.
