PM takes stock of financial sector, reviews progress of Rs 20 trn package

As part of this exercise, sources said, he had a meeting on the financial sector of the economy which is an important pillar in reviving growth and demand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took stock of the financial sector which has been hit hard by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.

He also reviewed the progress of a host of measures announced under the Rs 20-trillion Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package to stimulate the economy and help the MSME sector and poor sections of society.

According to sources, the prime minister has been taking review meetings on various aspects of the economy.

As part of this exercise, sources said, he had a meeting on the financial sector of the economy which is an important pillar in reviving growth and