New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- The upcoming Union Budget is expected to focus on economic stability and fiscal discipline, supported by stronger-than-expected growth and lower inflation, according to Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil.

"The budget is being prepared under a much better-than-expected growth and inflation scenario. Growth proved to be higher than expected, and the inflation was much lower than expected," Joshi said, speaking to ANI.

Growth and Fiscal Support

He noted that higher nominal GDP in 2026-27 should support tax collections and corporate earnings, helping the government manage its finances.

The government has raised its GDP growth estimate for 2025-26 to about 7.3-7.4 per cent from 6.3 per cent earlier, in line wi...