Remarks by Niti Aayog VC forced govt to announce package this week

Though Rajiv Kumar clarified his remarks on Friday, the view that uncertainty over the government’s response should not linger grew stronger. The economic package, already in an advanced state of readiness, was given the final touches and word went out that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will speak to the media — a detailed briefing that lasted 100 minutes.

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