There is something different between defence deal and deal in defence. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
Even during negotiation with HAL, Dassault felt that the cost with which the HAL will produce will be far higher than the aircraft produced in France. That was the reality. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
A buyer can buy anything from wherever he gets it cheap. Where will the Indian trader or farmer go in this case? Are we… — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
In India, elections happen every year in at least a few states. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
In defence, 'Make in India' is happening in a big way, and it is not happening without orders coming from the ministry. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
Obviously, defence is very sensitive and very challenging ministry. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
I don't think I have suffered for want of being a Cabinet minister. I don't have a Cabinet minister to whom I report. I… — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
We value our relationship with U.S.A. and are engaged with them at various levels. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
Much to my surprise, not a moment have I been made to feel, 'Alright, a woman - probably the prime minister wanted to make… — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
The government doesn't go about refuting everything that floats around. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
India lived in hopelessness, as the government was not responsive. It did not know what the poor needed. There was complete policy paralysis. Corruption… — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
The Rafale deal narrative that the Congress is setting is a propaganda that has international ramifications. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
Most of the expressions we use in economics are relative terms. All of us are votaries of free trade. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
With South East Asian nations, ASEAN countries, with some of them, we do have defence cooperation, and we continue with them. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
