Union Budget 2026 needs to focus on long-term vision to make Indian economy more resilient: Raghuram Rajan
Raghuram Rajan, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, suggested that the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 should be integrated with a longer-term vision to make the Indian economy more resilient and independent. He emphasized the need for growth while also addressing vulnerabilities posed by geopolitical uncertainties and reliance on external entities. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister, will present the budget on February 1, 2026, which is expected to include reform measures to boost economic growth amid a volatile global environment.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal's Chief Minister and political leaders criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for lacking provisions for the state's development and ignoring existing infrastructure projects.
— The Hindu
CPI leaders and activists protested outside Visakhapatnam railway station, expressing dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2026's lack of funding for Andhra Pradesh's needs.
3 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed disappointment with the 2026-27 Union Budget and vowed to teach the NDA a lesson in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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