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Budget 2026: Not a big-bang budget, but a build-better one

Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth through manufacturing, infrastructure and MSMEs, eschewing headline-grabbing tax giveaways for stability amidst global fragility. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on long-term economic foundations, including fiscal discipline and a new debt-to-GDP anchor, aiming for resilience over immediate applause.

1 Feb 2026 3:28 pm