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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given an interview for the first time after Budget 2026 and the trade deal with EU and America. In an interview given to PTI, Prime Minister Modi has presented his views to the country on many issues including trade deal, budget and defence.
What did PM Modi say on the Union Budget?
While talking about the Union Budget, PM Modi has said that this year’s budget shows India’s desire to become a developed country. The budget was born out of compulsion, it is not a now or never moment. Rather, it is a ‘We are ready’ moment born out of preparation and inspiration.
What did PM Modi say on trade deal?
PM Modi also expressed his views on the trade deal signed with EU and America. PM Modi said that political stability and political predictability have brought back investor confidence in India. Strong manufacturing services and MSMEs have greatly helped India negotiate trade deals in a powerful manner.
What did PM Modi say on defense budget?
Apart from this, he also expressed his views on the defense budget. He said that the government will do whatever it takes to support and strengthen the country’s defense forces. It is the responsibility of the government to modernize the defense sector according to today’s reality.
What did PM Modi say on FTAs?
PM Modi also spoke on the free trade agreements signed with 38 countries. He said that our FTAs are designed to increase the market for MSMEs in textile, leather, chemicals, handicrafts, gems and other sectors.
What did you say about the economic management of the UPA government?
Apart from this, PM Modi targeted the UPA government. He said that economic management was not good during the time of UPA. Because of this, India could not negotiate in a situation of trust. Talks used to start during UPA rule. But it did not progress further. Even after long talks, no concrete result was ever achieved.
What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi say about reforms?
PM Modi said that it is the government’s commitment to make reforms. We have shown this commitment. The private sector is very important for the next phase of economic transformation. He said that private sectors should pay less attention to saving margins. There should be rapid investment in R&D, supply chain and quality. Apart from this, he said that the next step for developed India will depend on investment in innovation, long term capacity and global competitiveness in the private sector. He said that to increase productivity, owners of private sectors should share necessary information with their workers. India is a digital leader in the world. This has been possible due to improvements in people’s transactions through the UPI platform.
What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi say on data center?
PM Modi has also spoken about the role of data centers in the future. He has said that data centers will create many opportunities for our youth. He said that India is laying the foundation of a growing AI ecosystem by increasing its computing power and data infra capacity.