Union Budget Strengthens Fiscal Discipline And Growth: Economic Affairs Secretary

Budget 2026 Positions Tourism & Hospitality as Economic Multiplier, Not Support Sector

New Delhi, February 3, 2026: The Union Budget 2026 marks a structural shift in how India views tourism and hospitality — from a discretionary services segment to a core economic growth lever. The policy direction signals that tourism is now being aligned with infrastructure expansion, regional development and employment strategy, placing the sector within the broader national growth architecture. What stands out is not a single announcement, but…

Promising Budget: Now, the Test of Implementation - Daily Good Morning Kashmir

The Union Budget 2026, presented in Parliament today, February 1, 2026, once again demonstrated the government’s narrow path between economic discipline and public aspirations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her speech with a vision of stability, continuity, and long-term growth. There were no unexpected populist announcements; instead, the budget adopted a realistic approach. The fiscal deficit was kept at 4.4 percent of gross domest…

Union Budget 2026-27 Defended As BJP Hits Back At Kharge

BJP defends Union Budget 2026-27 amid Kharge criticism Fiscal discipline and global slowdown cited in Union Budget 2026-27 Hyderabad: The BJP on Monday strongly defended the Union Budget 2026-27 and hit back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his criticism of the government’s economic approach. Party leaders said the budget reflects fiscal discipline and a clear development vision despite global economic challenges. Here To Join Us On …

Union Budget strengthens fiscal discipline and growth: Economic Affairs Secretary

New Delhi, Feb 2, 2026 The Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces fiscal discipline while supporting sustained economic growth, with industry partnership playing a key role in India’s progress, Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, said on Monday. Addressing a post-Budget interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, she said India’s economy has shown strong resilience despite global uncertainti…

Budget 2026: Fiscal Discipline And Sectoral Support, But Indigenous Innovation Awaits Its Turn

The Budget does what responsible governments should do: it prioritises macroeconomic stability and addresses structural inefficiencies without resorting to populist giveaways. FM Nirmala Sitharaman has delivered a credible Budget that projects nominal GDP growth of 7-7.5% for FY27. For the technology ecosystem, there are tangible wins, particularly around IT services, manufacturing, and procedural simplifications. But several critical priorities…