Budget 2026

Budget 2026 bets on industrial policy amid constraints

From semiconductors to biopharma, Budget 2026 is banking on coordinated public investment to crowd in private capital. #Budget2026 #industry #reforms #policy Read more »
budget 2026-27

Budget 2026–27 signals slow return to fiscal discipline

Union Budget 2026–27 signals moderate fiscal consolidation, but heavy borrowing and rigid spending narrow the room for manoeuvre. Read more »
Budget 2026

Budget 2026: MSMEs expect solution to frictions, not more schemes

MSMEs want predictable rules, lower input costs, and scalable finance from Budget 2026 -- ecosystem reform, not scheme design. #Budget2026 Read more »
China's economy shows signs of slowdown

Record trade surplus masks weakness of China’s economy

Slowing domestic demand, falling prices and doubts over data credibility point to China's economy losing momentum beneath the surface. Read more »
Budget 2026

Budget 2026 must choose productivity over populism

Budget 2026 cannot soothe anxieties with symbolism; it must prioritise fiscal credibility, smart capex, and job-creating growth. #Budget2026 Read more »
Union Budget 2026

Budget 2026: Why signals matter more than big announcements

Expectations from Union Budget 2026 reflect a shift towards incremental reform rather than dramatic policy departures. #Budget2026 Read more »
NPS reform

NPS reform tests the limits of pension liberalisation

The NPS reform is entering a decisive phase as exit flexibility improves, but investment liberalisation places new demands on governance and trust. #NPS Read more »
economic survey 2025-26

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising state-level fiscal risk

The Economic Survey 2025-26 signals a shift: markets are pricing India on combined Centre-state finances, not Union targets alone. Read more »
NATO

NATO’s decline: Why the alliance has outlived its purpose

NATO’s decline is natural with Europe facing fewer external threats and the growing risks from US strategic dominance over partners. #NATO Read more »
Economic Survey 2026

What Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals about India’s growth path

Economic Survey 2025-26 projects steady economic growth, contained inflation, and flags global risks that could test India’s momentum. #EconomicSurvey2026 Read more »