Economy
Sitharaman Courts Singapore Capital for India’s Infrastructure and Technology Push
India sought greater Singaporean investment and financial cooperation across infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and emerging finance.
What happened
During her October 8-11 Singapore visit, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Singapore’s political leadership, global investors and financial institutions. Discussions covered investment in Indian infrastructure, semiconductors, AI, renewable energy, healthcare and manufacturing, alongside cooperation on tokenisation, central bank digital currencies and financial connectivity. Investors reaffirmed their commitment to India and interest in expanding exposure.
Why it matters
The talks open channels for long-term institutional capital into India’s infrastructure and growth sectors, while strengthening cooperation in emerging financial technologies and cross-border finance.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)