FM addresses RBI board, explains govt's priorities
Millennium Post Delhi|February 17, 2021
At its first meeting after the Budget presentation for 2021-22, central board of directors also reviewed the current economic situation
FM addresses RBI board, explains govt's priorities

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday explained the government’s priorities to the Reserve Bank of India’s central board during their first meeting after presentation of the Union Budget 2021-22.

As per the tradition, the finance minister holds customary meeting with the board members of the RBI and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) after Budget presentation every year.

The finance minister addressed the 587th RBI central board meeting and informed the members about the key initiatives in the Budget and the priorities of the government, RBI said in a statement.

“Complimenting the finance minister on the budget, the board members made various suggestions for consideration of the government,” it added.

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