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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicValue chain

Topic: value chain

Democracies need to focus on foreign policy too. Only solving domestic issues won’t save them

Amrita Narlikar -
While the urge to put one’s own house in order is commendable, it is important to ensure that such exercises do not deteriorate into navel-gazing.

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Opinion

From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

Mukesh Butani -
The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Budget 2026 squarely puts manufacturing at the centre of India’s growth strategy

Budget 2026 is deliberately boring. Given the global climate, it’s a smart decision

Economy

Sitharaman proposes a new National Institute of Design in eastern India. ‘A good push’

Tina Das -
The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.

Defence

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

Mayank Kumar -
After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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