The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to strike a balance between sustaining a strong capital expenditure push and advancing medium-term fiscal consolidation.

The domestic share market indices traded on a negative note on Monday amid weak global cues and broad-based profit-taking.

The IMF has raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by 0.7 percentage point to 7.3%. In the World Economic Outlook update

India’s stronger than expected economic performance in Q3 has prompted the IMF to signal a possible upward revision to its growth forecast for the country.

India’s strategy to diversify its export markets beyond the United States has helped keep overall shipment volumes steady.

India’s trade deficit widened to $25.04 billion in December, driven by rise in imports and subdued export growth amid persistent geopolitical challenges.