New Delhi, May 20 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday cautioned that delays in regulatory approvals can create uncertainty, disrupt business timelines, and reduce the value of commercial transactions.

Addressing the audience at the 16th Annual Day Celebrations of the Competition Commission of India in New Delhi, the Union Finance Minister said THAT "India's ongoing structural reforms - asset monetisation, disinvestment, and digital public infrastructure - are all geared towards unlocking market potential and deepening competition."

Any delay in regulatory approval are closely monitored by global investors and can influence India's position in ongoing free trade agreement negotiations, highlighting the need for regula...