Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, presented her record ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, emphasising accelerated economic growth, people’s aspirations and inclusive development under three core ‘kartavyas.’ The budget highlights steady growth with low inflation over the past 12 years, driven by over 350 reforms since 2025, including GST simplification and labour codes, while drawing inspiration from youth ideas shared in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue.
