Quiet Repair, Real Power: How Budget 2026 can turn India’s demography into growth

India Budget: As the Union Budget approaches, the focus shifts to strengthening public finances and reshaping India's growth engine for durability and inclusivity. Recent policy boosts have supported consumption, but sustained income growth hinges on job creation, particularly in non-farm sectors. Budget 2026 has an opportunity to foster job-rich growth through targeted incentives for manufacturing and MSMEs, alongside addressing women's workforce participation.