New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Budget 2026 comes at a time when significant government actions have helped insulate India from global and geopolitical uncertainties. Over the years, the budget has not only signalled policy intent, but enabled reforms that have been effectively implemented on the ground. Today, India has the opportunity to consolidate these gains and accelerate into the next phase of growth by developing measurable outcomes and effective delivery mechanisms.

Changes to the personal income tax regime announced in last year's budget have been a game-changer. Further, the GST reforms of September 2025 simplified a complex system. GST collections doubled from Rs.11.37 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs.22.08 lakh crore in FY25, while the taxpay...