The Union Budget 2026  has marked a significant shift in India’s development priorities by placing the Orange Economy at the heart of its growth and employment strategy. The Orange Economy encompasses industries driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property, including animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, design, digital content creation, media services, and live entertainment. By formally elevating these sectors, the government has signaled that India’s next

The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , marks a decisive shift in India’s education policy by placing human capital development at the centre of the country’s long-term growth strategy. The government has clearly linked education with employment, innovation, and productivity, signalling that future economic competitiveness will be driven as much by skills and talent as by infrastructure and capital investment. With over 350 structural reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  set the tone for the Budget Session of Parliament by outlining a reform-focused vision aimed at strengthening India’s long-term economic foundations. Addressing the media ahead of the session, the Prime Minister called for sustained reforms, productive parliamentary debate, and policy continuity to support India’s next phase of growth. He stressed that the session is critical for shaping economic priorities that will define India’s medium- and lo

As India moves closer to the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, expectations are building around a fiscal roadmap that prioritises employment generation, export competitiveness, and support for labour-intensive industries. Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and evolving trade dynamics, the government appears set to balance fiscal discipline with targeted interventions aimed at sustaining growth and protecting vulnerable sectors. Pre-budget deliberation

India is entering a decisive phase in its economic journey. According to a recent SBI  Research report, the country is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028, overtaking Germany , while also progressing towards upper-middle income status by around 2030. These projections highlight not just the rapid expansion of India’s GDP, but a broader transformation in income levels, consumption capacity, and global economic influence. This upward trajectory reflect

India is expected to retain its position as the fastest-growing major economy in the world, even as global growth remains uneven and uncertain. According to the latest assessments by the International Monetary Fund  (IMF), India’s economic momentum continues to stand out amid slowing expansion in advanced economies and moderating growth in other emerging markets. Commenting further on the Indian economy, the IMF said on Monday that inflation is expected to return to “near tar

The International Monetary Fund  (IMF) has delivered a strong vote of confidence in India’s economic trajectory, signalling a likely upward revision in the country’s growth forecast in its upcoming January update. Describing India as a crucial engine of global growth, the IMF  noted that recent economic data reflects stronger-than-expected performance, underlining the resilience of the Indian economy at a time when global growth remains uneven. According to IMF  officials, In

As India approaches the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, expectations are steadily rising across sectors of the economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , set to present her ninth consecutive Budget, faces the complex task of sustaining economic momentum while safeguarding fiscal discipline amid global uncertainties. With domestic demand, employment generation, infrastructure expansion and strategic self-reliance at the forefront, Budget 2026 is widely seen as a

India’s economy is showing notable resilience and dynamism, with the first advance estimates for the fiscal year 2025–26 projecting real GDP growth of 7.4 % a substantial increase from the 6.5 % growth recorded in FY 2024–25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has interpreted these figures as evidence that the government’s reform agenda dubbed the “Reform Express” is gaining momentum, underpinned by robust investment and demand‑led policies that aim to strengthen the economic found

India’s economy is projected to grow at a robust 7.4 per cent in the financial year 2025–26 (FY26), reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. The projection, released through the first advance estimates by the National Statistics Office (NSO), marks a notable improvement over the estimated 6.5 per cent growth in FY25. This optimistic outlook comes at a time when the global economy is grappling with slowing demand, protectionist trade policies, an

India’s industrial sector delivered a strong performance in November, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanding by 6.7% year-on-year, marking the fastest growth in nearly two years. The sharp rise reflects a clear recovery in industrial momentum after a subdued October and highlights improving conditions in key segments of the economy. Data released by the National Statistics Office indicates that the revival was broad-based, led primarily by manufacturing and s

India is on the brink of a significant economic milestone, with projections indicating that the country will surpass $4 trillion in nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fiscal year 2025-26. Chief Economic Adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, emphasized that the country’s robust growth trajectory, driven by domestic demand and policy support, makes this target achievable. At the end of March 2025, India’s GDP stood at approximately $3.9 trillion, signaling that crossing the

In a major administrative move, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This marks the beginning of India’s next salary restructuring cycle for central government employees and pensioners, a decade after the 7th Pay Commission’s implementation. The decision is expected to impact millions of households and influence public expenditure patterns across the country. The panel will s

As the sacred festival of Deepavali illuminates homes across Bharat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  heartfelt letter to citizens captures the soul of a nation that has risen — from centuries of struggle to the dawn of self-confidence and unity. This is not just another festival; it is the second Diwali after the consecration of the grand Ram Temple  in Ayodhya  — a moment that symbolizes India reclaiming its civilizational pride. PM Modi’s  message resonates deeply with the

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On September 22, 2025, India introduced a landmark reform in its taxation system with the rollout of GST 2.0 . This new framework aims to...

India is preparing for one of the most significant tax reforms since the launch of the Goods and Services Tax  in 2017. From September...