Did The Govt Promise Rs 15 Lakh Per Month On Rs 21,000 Investment? | Fact Check | Business News

Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 13:38 IST

In the video, Nirmala Sitharaman is seen claiming that people can join the government scheme, allegedly launched in partnership with the Finance Ministry of India

A video circulating on social media claims that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is endorsing an investment platform allegedly developed with former Infosys CEO NR Narayana Murthy, promising returns of up to Rs 15 lakh per month from a Rs 21,000 investment. However, the claim has now been debunked as false.

In the video, Sitharaman is purportedly seen stating that individuals can transform their lives by participating in this government initiative, which has been formulated in partnership with the Finance Ministry of India. She also mentions Narayana Murthy’s contribution to the development of this advanced AI-powered platform.

However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the central government’s official press agency, has debunked this claim. PIB has categorically declared the video as fake.

In a social media post on X, PIB stated, “This is a digitally altered #fake video. No such scheme has been launched or endorsed by the Finance Minister or the Government of India. Don’t fall prey to any such suspicious investment claims! Stay alert. Verify before you trust.”

“A digitally manipulated video featuring Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, endorsing a daily income investment platform, is circulating online. This video has been artificially altered using Al technology!” PIB Fact Check stated.

For those looking to verify misleading news related to the government, PIB Fact Check provides assistance. Individuals can send screenshots, tweets, Facebook posts, or URLs of suspicious content to PIB Fact Check via WhatsApp or email.

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