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Budget 2026 | Holding the line to sustain growth as India dreams big: Nilesh Shah

India's latest budget balances fiscal discipline with growth support, aiming for an investment-grade economy through targeted measures and enhanced productivity. Prioritizing long-term stability, it features a credible consolidation path and a significant increase in planned capital expenditure, while a hike in securities transaction tax on equity derivatives poses a negative surprise for markets.

2 Feb 2026 5:49 am