
Union Budget 2026 | In this exclusive conversation, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks to Business Today Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi on the key takeaways from Union Budget 2026 and what it signals for India’s economic trajectory. The discussion focuses on the government’s priorities around growth, capital expenditure, infrastructure expansion and the broader reform agenda at a time of global uncertainty. Vaishnaw offers insights into how Budget 2026 aims to sustain momentum across critical sectors, including transport, technology and manufacturing, while balancing fiscal discipline with long-term development goals. He also addresses the role of policy continuity in strengthening investor confidence and positioning India as a competitive global economy.