As part of her programme, Sitharaman will meet Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

The meetings will focus on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore. Discussions are expected to cover trade, investment, digital financial connectivity, capital markets, taxation, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, skill development and aviation. The engagements will also seek to advance cooperation in areas covered by existing bilateral initiatives.

The Finance Minister will also interact with prominent Singaporean and international investors, financial institutions and business representatives through an investment roundtable involving hedge fund and portfolio fund managers, along with meetings between government officials and businesses.

These discussions will provide a platform to exchange views on India's economic growth, investment prospects and changes in the global financial and economic environment. Sitharaman is also scheduled to hold individual meetings with senior executives from major businesses, global financial institutions, investment firms and healthcare companies.