Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited World Bank data showing that 496 million Indians moved above the $4.20-a-day poverty line between 2011-12 and 2023-24, reaffirming the government's commitment to inclusive growth. Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel First Published: Oct 30 2026 | 9:21 PM IST