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Article What the middle class really needs from Budget 2026

As Budget 2026 nears, the middle class seeks tax relief, simpler compliance, and policies that encourage savings.

4 min read | 31 Jan 2026

Article Budget 2026: What the Global Capability Centres are pinning their hopes on

Union Budget 2026 could be a catalyst for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by providing regulatory clarity, digital infrastructure investment, future-ready skill development and streamlined approvals to cement India’s role as a global hub for innovation and high-value enterprise work.

3 min read | 31 Jan 2026

Article Economic Survey 2025-26

Economic Survey 2025-26 outlines India’s macroeconomic performance, growth drivers, inflation dynamics and fiscal consolidation, offering key policy signals ahead of the Union Budget 2026

30 Jan 2026

Article Technology at the heart of India’s economic outlook: What the Economic Survey 2025–26 means for the technology industry

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights technology as a core pillar of India’s growth strategy ahead of Union Budget 2026. It positions digital infrastructure, AI, data centres and applied innovation as essential economic capital, reshaping productivity, resilience and state capacity while redefining policy expectations for the technology industry.

5 min read | 30 Jan 2026

Article Budget 2026: Customs levy on e-commerce - Is India ready to levy duty on digital goods?

Budget 2026 may mark a turning point in India’s digital trade policy as the WTO e-commerce moratorium on customs duties nears expiry. This article examines whether India is preparing to introduce a new Chapter 99 under the customs tariff to classify and potentially levy duties on digital goods, the implications for sovereignty, domestic industry protection, revenue mobilisation and the feasibility of taxing digital transmissions.

5 min read | 30 Jan 2026

Article Budget 2026: Why India's capital markets need scale and staying power

Budget 2026 should prioritise scale and staying power for India’s capital markets by enhancing liquidity, deepening equity and debt markets, strengthening long-term savings frameworks and improving access for retail and institutional investors to support resilient investment and economic growth.

7 min read | 29 Jan 2026

Article Economic Survey 2026: Impact on the financial services sector

The Economic Survey 2025-26 places the financial services sector at the centre of India’s growth–resilience trade-off, positioning it not merely as an intermediary of capital but as a strategic shock absorber in an increasingly volatile global environment. The survey’s core message is that India must “run a marathon and sprint at the same time” and has direct and layered implications for banks, NBFCs, insurers, asset managers, and capital market institutions.

4 min read | 29 Jan 2026

Article Pre-Budget expectations for investment: Turning momentum into credible capital

The 2026–27 Union Budget should focus on execution and credibility. Public spending must attract private and foreign investment. Strong FDI, clear rules, and sectoral growth are key

5 min read | 28 Jan 2026

Article Budget 2026: Moving beyond tariffs – what India’s customs reforms journey needs

India customs have seen several reforms over the years – from tariff rationalisation to digitisation to simplified procedures and schemes to support domestic industry. While high tariff rates and duty rate rationalisation remains a key industry demand, there is a need for a structured next phase focusing towards simplifying regulatory provisions, procedural laws, and leveraging technology for ease of doing business.

4 min read | 27 Jan 2026

Article Ahead of Budget 2026: Why continuity matters for India’s financial sector

As India approaches Union Budget 2026, this insight reviews macroeconomic trends, RBI policy signals, credit growth, digitisation and regulatory reforms shaping financial services.

5 min read | 27 Jan 2026

Article Pre-budget expectations survey report 2026

Grant Thornton Bharat’s pre-budget 2026 survey report captures industry expectations on fiscal discipline, tax certainty, infrastructure investment, GST reforms, MSME growth, trade policy and clean-energy incentives.

23 Jan 2026

Article Union Budget 2026 must put prevention at the heart of India’s health strategy

Union Budget 2026 should shift India’s health system from hospital-centric treatment to prevention-led care by boosting primary health services, mission-mode NCD and cancer screening, mental health programmes, frontline health workforces and cross-sector public health interventions for long-term resilience and productivity.

4 min read | 23 Jan 2026

Article Can Union Budget 2026 finally make indirect taxes work for growth?

India’s ambition to remain an attractive destination for global capital has long rested on policy stability and rule-based certainty.

5 min read | 19 Jan 2026

Article Union Budget 2026 presents a chance to build India’s digital backbone for Viksit Bharat

India Union Budget 2026: India has a strategic opportunity in Budget to solidify its position as a global technology leader. By focusing on clear AI governance, robust data infrastructure, and sustained innovation funding, the nation can accelerate responsible digital transformation and compound economic value for businesses and citizens.

4 min read | 19 Jan 2026

Follow #BudgetWithGT Union Budget 2026-27: Building momentum for a Viksit Bharat

As India prepares for a defining fiscal moment, the Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to set the tone for the country’s next growth cycle. At a time of shifting global dynamics and evolving domestic priorities, this Budget will be closely watched for clear signals on reform momentum, investment focus, and economic resilience.

09 Jan 2026

Article Business in financial services just got easier with Budget 2025-26 reforms

Budget reforms will redefine the financial system by fostering inclusion, competition, and efficiency. Financial institutions will benefit from enhanced market depth and improved liquidity

3 min read | 23 Feb 2025

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