Union Budget 2019: India took over 55 years to reach $1 trillion dollar economy, says FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2019-2020 in the national capital today. While addressing at the Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said, “The Indian economy will grow to become a $3 trillion economy in the current year itself. It is now the sixth largest in the world. Five years ago it was at the 11th position.” “It took us over 55 years to reach $1 trillion dollar economy. But, when the hearts are filled with hope, trust and aspiration, we in just five years, added $1 trillion,” she added.