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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.