India’s Budget 2026: What to Expect | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18L

India’s Budget Session kicked off this week with Finance Minister preparing to present the annual budget. Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a confident tone, saying India has become a “ray of hope” for the world as major reforms continue and the recent EU trade deal boosts optimism. The Economic Survey predicts robust GDP growth of 6.8–7.2% in the coming year, but also warns of a 10–20% chance of a global financial crisis worse than 2008. While inflation stays low and consumption steady, risks remain: U.S. tariffs have hit labour‑intensive sectors and the rupee fell to a record low before RBI intervention.

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