Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly rejected claims made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi regarding the state of the Tata group, urging him to stop politicising commercial affairs and undermining domestic businesses. Addressing Gandhi’s assertion that the conglomerate was facing “criminal destruction,” Sitharaman stated that framing standard legal and corporate proceedings as criminal activities is inappropriate for a constitutional leader. Gandhi had earlier claimed that domestic enterprises were being unduly influenced by the central leadership, while also questioning why corporate figures remained silent. Being the LoP @RahulGandhi, I suggest you refrain from politicising every issue. Also, casually labelling commercial and legal matters as criminal is unacceptable.You have repeatedly decried the successes of Indian industry & our entrepreneurs. Now, are you trying to incite our… https://t.co/CsohwUqVqy— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) October 28, 2026 In her response, the Finance Minister remarked that the opposition leader consistently downplays the achievements of domestic enterprises and entrepreneurs. She questioned whether these public statements were aimed at fomenting distrust within the corporate ecosystem. Sitharaman went on to criticize the economic track record of past Congress-led administrations, stating that decades of bureaucratic restrictions under the “Licence-Quota Raj” had hindered industrial growth. In contrast, she emphasized that the current administration treats domestic commerce as a vital driver of job creation and economic progress through enterprise-friendly policies and investment incentives. Concluding her remarks, Sitharaman highlighted the role of an independent judiciary in resolving disputes fairly and advised the opposition leadership against inventing controversies where none exist. Post navigation Jio Platforms IPO Debuts Wednesday: Analysts Urge Allottees to Retain Shares for Long-Term Value
