Budget 2026: Avoiding populism, betting on reliance and tax certainty
The Finance Minister tabled her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 on February 1 and reinforced the government’s commitment to fiscal prudence, stability, and long-term growth in pursuit of the vision of Viksit Bharat. From an economy perspective, 10.4 per cent nominal GDP growth is projected for FY 2026-27, supported by a continued push to expand…