New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a visionary document that establishes the groundwork for India to become a developed nation or "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. Speaking to the media post the Budget 2026 session, Goyal stated that the announcements reflect the ambitions of a "future-ready India" and will inspire citizens to work with a sense of duty toward national development.

Manufacturing emerged as a primary focus area in Goyal's assessment of the budget's strengths. He highlighted the government's push for new factories and increased investment to meet the growing demands of producers.

To achieve self-reliance, the Minister pointed out that the budget see...