FM Sitharaman Concludes Singapore Visit, Seeks Global Investment
What Happened
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Singapore, meeting President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and senior leaders. She held roundtables with global investors including JPMorgan, BlackRock, Temasek, ADIA, and Carlyle, showcasing NIIF infrastructure projects and opportunities in AI, semiconductors, renewable energy, and healthcare. Discussions with the Monetary Authority of Singapore focused on digital money and interoperable settlement systems.
Key Takeaways
The visit reinforced India’s push to attract long-term global capital into infrastructure and emerging technologies, while deepening ties with Singapore ahead of its ASEAN chairmanship in 2027.