Mumbai, Nov. 6 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat is not "an isolationist policy" but rather "a resilient interdependence capable of meeting domestic needs while integrating with global value chains."

Speaking at the State Bank of India's conclave themed "Realising the Vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat," the minister stressed that India's self-reliance aims to strengthen domestic capacity while remaining engaged with global systems.

"It envisions an India that designs, produces and innovates for itself and for the world," she said, adding that the country's economy will be "rooted in self-confidence, powered by enterprise, and guided by compassion."

Sitharaman said Atmanirbhar...