India Budget 2026 Explained: The 10 Big Takeaways | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18L
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India’s Budget 2026 is out, and it walks a careful tightrope. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has doubled down on infrastructure spending while reiterating the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline. The focus is on sustaining growth amid global uncertainty, even as borrowing remains elevated and external pressures mount. There are no headline-grabbing tax cuts or overtly populist moves. Instead, the budget leans heavily toward manufacturing, logistics, and long-term economic stability. The big question, however, is whether this strategy can withstand rising global trade tensions and deliver enough jobs at home. We break down the priorities, policy signals, and risks embedded in Budget 2026.
