Wish taxes could be cut to zero, but a growing India needs funds: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that she wished taxes could be reduced to near-zero but emphasized the necessity of current tax levels to address India’s significant challenges. Speaking at the IISER-Bhopal convocation, she encouraged scientists to focus on renewable energy research, noting unfulfilled international financial promises for transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables.