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India’s budget for 2026-27 has been presented at a time when the global landscape is being reshaped by geopolitical fragmentation, supply chain reconfiguration, rising protectionism and unprecedented trade-policy uncertainty. Given the global backdrop, the budget reflects a clear strategy of sustaining India’s development agenda while addressing emerging vulnerabilities and transforming…

Budget 2026-27 is a defining statement of continuity, credibility, and confidence. It reaffirms India’s commitment to stability, prudence, and reform-led growth with the overarching theme of Viksit Bharat. The ninth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman consolidates the nation’s economic gains of the past decade and pivots towards…

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday (marking yet another first), addresses India’s immediate economic priorities while maintaining a firm focus on the country’s long-term development objectives. In a period of global uncertainty and shifting economic priorities, the Budget balances growth with fiscal…

The Union Budget 2026-27 arrives at a seminal moment for India’s industrial trajectory. As global supply networks undergo a fundamental recalibration, the imperative for India has shifted. We are no longer just a participant; we are becoming a central architect of global manufacturing and trade. This evolution is already validated…

Over the past decade, the government’s policy actions have enabled the economy to combine stability with sustained growth of around 7%, moderate inflation and a steady path of fiscal consolidation. Nonetheless, even amid the ‘Goldilocks’ phase that India is currently enjoying, the risks emanating from weakening multilateralism, fragmented trade, disrupted…

Building on momentum from earlier initiatives, Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces the government’s continuing efforts to advance Ease of Doing Business through several announcements aimed at greater emphasis on enabling trust-based framework, simplifying regulatory compliance, reducing litigation risks and enhancing certainty for industry. During her Budget speech, the Finance Minister highlighted…

India and the European Union signed one of the most consequential trade agreements in recent history — a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could reshape economic engagement between two of the world’s largest markets. Often referred to as the “mother of all deals,” the India-EU FTA comes at a…

Agriculture and allied sectors continue to anchor India’s economic and social stability, sustaining livelihoods for nearly half the population while contributing significantly to food security, rural employment and export earnings. Over the past several decades, India has achieved remarkable success in enhancing food production and ensuring availability at scale. However,…

At a time when the world appears increasingly fragmented, anxious and unsure of its economic direction, India’s presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos carried a significance far beyond symbolism. As leaders and investors reshape supply chains for resilience and diversify trade links, they are directing…

Davos often makes its presence felt through snowfall that reshapes both the landscape and the mood. This year, the mountains stand unchanged. With no fresh snow to soften the streets or blur the outlines, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 has taken place under clear skies, reflecting conversations that…