Economic Survey 2026: India must run marathon and sprint simultaneously

According to the Economic Survey 2026, the appropriate stance for 2026 is therefore one of strategic sobriety rather than defensive pessimism. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Photograph: ANI Photo In a world of geopolitical turbulence, India must run a ‘marathon

Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony

The ‘Halwa ceremony’ precedes the ‘lock-in’ of the officials involved in preparation of the Union Budget, an official statement said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of