FM Nirmala Sitharaman Signals More Steps Around The Corner To Attract Foreign Capital

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that the government is preparing additional measures to attract foreign capital into India. Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026 in response to a question from MOFSL Co-Founder and Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal, Sitharaman highlighted recent reforms aimed at strengthening investment flows and deepening financial markets. She said the government and the RBI have analysed market trends and introduced steps to make the bond market an attractive destination for global capital. The Finance Minister pointed to simplified compliance requirements and favourable tax treatment as initial measures to draw investors. She also emphasized the RBI's decision to allow public sector undertakings and banks to raise funds overseas under a structured framework. A key feature, she noted, is that currency-related hedging risks will be borne by the RBI, making overseas fundraising easier. Sitharaman described the approach as calibrated and aimed at ensuring adequate investment flows into the Indian economy.