While political parties debate the Union Budget, it’s time for state governments to focus on actionable opportunities—whether through fisheries, tourism, or AI—to drive real progress for citizens.
Adopting a similar model to China, India should transform its armed forces to be in a position to challenge Beijing by 2035 and seek parity in military prowess by 2047.
Union Budget 2025-26 has clear aims: accelerate growth, enhance the spending power of India’s rising middle class, invigorate private sector investment & uplift household sentiment.
The forthcoming income tax Bill could be a revolutionary step to open a new chapter in India's fiscal narrative. It is poised to demystify the tax process, encouraging greater compliance.
PM Modi takes problems head-on with a multi-year plan and clear outcomes. It requires patience and is often met with opposition from people who prefer shortcuts.
After dominating India’s crude imports since 2023, Russian supplies slowed amid US sanctions, but a 30-day ‘waiver’ amid West Asia tensions could now push flows back towards 2 mbpd.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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