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PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget 2026-27

PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget 2026-27
PM Modi to meet economists ahead of 2026-27 Budget · thehindubusinessline.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is having a meeting with top economists and experts to talk about the country's budget for the next year, 2026-27.

This meeting is happening because the government wants to get advice from these smart people before making big decisions about money.

The finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will present this budget on February 1, 2026.

There are some worries about things happening in the world and a big tax that the US is putting on things from India.

So, the government wants to make sure they have good ideas to handle these problems.

Besides the economists, some important people from a group called NITI Aayog will also be in the meeting.

A business group called CII has also suggested some ideas for the budget, like keeping the country's debt and spending under control.

Key facts

Meeting Date
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Budget Presentation Date
February 1, 2026
Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman
US Tariff on Indian Shipments
50%
Attendees
Economists, sectoral experts, NITI Aayog members
CII Proposed Fiscal Strategy
Debt stability, fiscal transparency, revenue mobilisation, expenditure efficiency
CII Target Debt
50% (±1%) of GDP by FY31
CII Projected Central Debt
54.5% of GDP in FY27
CII Projected Fiscal Deficit
4.2% of GDP in FY27

Timeline

  1. Finance Minister consults MSME stakeholders, sparks pre-Budget talks.

  2. Then, on Nov 12, he meets MSME sector, triggering consultation call.

  3. Ministry announces Nov 16: Pre-Budget meet to tackle global, US trade issues.

  4. Industry stakeholders, economists invited to address challenges.

  5. PM Modi to consult experts ahead of 2026-27 Budget.

Quotes

MyGovIndia

A government platform for citizen engagement and public consultation.

“Building the Budget with Public Insight. Share your suggestions for Union Budget 2026-27 and contribute to the policies that promote inclusive growth and National development.”
businesstoday.in

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