At the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence held in Mumbai, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the Indian government's commitment to support vulnerable sectors, particularly farmers, amidst rising input costs due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. She expressed the need for industries to voice their concerns regarding expansion and investment, stating, "Tell us what you need. Tell us what you want us to do, so that you feel incentivized to further invest and grow equally." The government is focused on maintaining a fiscal deficit of 4.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2027 (FY27). Sitharaman also addressed the issue of capital outflows, acknowledging that while India has strong macroeconomic fundamentals, other factors influence investor behavior, including recent US tariffs on India. She emphasized the government's readiness for reforms to make investment and manufacturing more accessible. Additionally, she mentioned ongoing discussions with the US administration regarding cybersecurity risks associated with Anthropic's advanced AI model, urging banks to enhance their cybersecurity measures in light of emerging threats. The strategic sale of IDBI Bank is also set to proceed despite previous uncertainties regarding financial bids.