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Finance Minister

FM to review performance of PSBs, RRBs on Monday

With an aim to evaluate key financial metrics, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to convene a crucial review meeting to assess the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

Effectual Dirigisme

Quite the most striking feature of Wednesday's presentation was that cash would be transferred directly to as many people as feasible. This is easier announced than accomplished not the least because the number of potential beneficiaries has been indeterminate even on budget day, let alone the formalities that will have to be observed. The economic condition of the people, most particularly in rural Bengal, has to improve if the state is to be rescued from the cusp of poverty. Dirigisme must of necessity be beneficial.