Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds 7th Pre-Budget Consultation with Trade and Services Representatives Along With the Finance Minister, M.P. Poonia,the Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Expenditure, along with Secretaries from the DEA and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the CEA attended the meeting

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the 7th Pre-Budget Consultation to gather recommendations from trade and services sector representatives for the 2024-25 General Budget. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by senior officials including Finance Secretary, Secretary of the Department of Expenditure, Secretaries from the Department of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Chief Economic Adviser. The consultation aimed to shape economic policies and enhance the upcoming budget. The Ministry of Finance shared details of the meeting on its official ‘X’ account, highlighting the presence of key officials and their roles in the discussions.