Government will not let guard down on inflation, says Nirmala Sitharaman

'Inflation is already moderating,' Sitharaman told reporters in Mumbai

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman addresses a press conference, in Mumbai, Monday, May 29, 2023. Credit: PTI Photo

The Indian government is monitoring prices and will not let the guard down on inflation, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at an event in Mumbai.

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"The government is monitoring inflation. We are monitoring all data on ground level also. Inflation is already moderating," she told reporters.