Indian Parliamentary Finance Committee to review 46 economic issues

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has selected 46 subjects for detailed examination and reporting during the 2026-27 period. The committee, chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, consists of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.

Key areas of focus include the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial sector, virtual digital assets (cryptocurrency), currency management, and price stability. The panel will also review regulatory mechanisms, the monetization of public sector assets, and the evolving macroeconomic landscape.

Additional studies will cover the banking, pension, and health insurance sectors, as well as social security measures for the unorganized sector. The committee is set to examine the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the performance of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and various tax reforms including GST and direct taxes. Furthermore, the panel will look into challenges facing the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks.