Union Budget 2026: Capt consistent takes the long view, sails for safe harbour

RIDERS ON THE STORM: Even as it faces Trump-triggered turbulence and geopolitical headwinds across the globe, India remains the fastest-moving major economy, cruising at an impressive 7.4% in 2025-26. With PM Modi in command and FM Sitharaman at the wheel, the govt has steered clear of tilting adventurously in any one direction in these choppy waters, choosing instead to stay the course