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A Budget of Consolidation in an Uncertain World

The Union Budget 2026–27 has been presented at a moment when the global economic and political environment remains deeply unsettled. Wars continue to disrupt trade routes, financial markets remain sensitive to interest rate movements in advanced economies, and supply chains are increasingly shaped by geopolitics rather than efficiency alone. For an economy like India—integrated withContinue reading “A Budget of Consolidation in an Uncertain World”

India in 2026: Her Moment of Measure Part-I

Scale, Stability, and the Learning Curve As India enters 2026, it does so at a moment of paradox. The country stands on the cusp of an extraordinary economic milestone: by the close of the financial year, it has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Yet this achievement unfolds against a backdrop of disquiet—strainedContinue reading “India in 2026: Her Moment of Measure Part-I”