Indian agriculture has shown remarkable resilience in the face of growing climate risks. The sector, which employs about 46% of the workforce, has seen overall production rise but also a sharp slide in crop prices. Mint lists five areas where the budget could reinvigorate the rural sector. What is the main challenge faced by farmers?…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Economic Survey, saying it highlights India’s progress amid global challenges and emphasises macroeconomic stability, innovation, and inclusive development for farmers and youth. The Economic Survey, typically presented before the Union Budget, was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, 29 January 2026, during the Parliament’s budget session. Sharing…
The Economic Survey 2025–26 has highlighted how India’s digital expansion has reached household scale, extending beyond cities into rural areas through the internet, smartphones and public digital infrastructure. With connectivity now widespread across villages and small towns, the Survey notes that digital access is no longer the main barrier, but also notes that excessive and…
India’s Ministry of Finance, in its annual Economic Survey for the financial year 2025-26, said that India’s strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) must be sequenced carefully to avoid premature lock-ins or regulatory overreach; hence, the nation should focus on a guarded stance amid heightened uncertainty and resource constraints. The country’s objective is to build coordination…
With Assembly elections on the horizon, Kerala’s Left-led government on Thursday unveiled a strongly welfare-oriented Budget for 2026–27, signalling a renewed push to consolidate social support through higher pensions, wage hikes for grassroots workers and expanded public programmes. Presenting the sixth Budget of the second government headed by Pinarayi Vijayan in the State Legislative Assembly,…
India Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament today, on 29 January (Thursday), ahead of the scheduled Union Budget 2026 announcement on 1 February (Sunday). Notably, this will be her ninth consecutive Budget speech and is the first time that the India Union…
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, focus also remains on the Economic Survey, a crucial document released before the annual budget presentation, which will be presented today. The key document is prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs of the Finance Ministry, typically presented a day before the Union Budget. However, this year, the Economic…
Economic Survey Recap: India’s Ministry of Finance is set to release its key document, the Economic Survey, as all eyes in the country now begin the wait for the document to be tabled at the Union Parliament. The Economic Survey will provide a detailed analysis of the current financial year ending 2025-26 ahead of the…
Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented on Sunday, 1 February, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It will mark her ninth budget and the 88th budget in India’s post-Independence history. Investors are watching closely for signals on how India plans to support growth and revive capex growth while maintaining fiscal discipline amid heightened geopolitical…
Most respondents to the poll are still seeking a populist approach in the Budget, and are hoping for further tax relief and some exemptions under the new tax regime. Mint conducted a poll of its digital and print readers between 4 December 2025 and 26 January 2026 to capture public views on the upcoming Budget…
