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PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget 2026-27
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet economists and sectoral experts on December 30, 2025, to discuss the upcoming Budget.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1, 2026.
The Budget will be presented amid geopolitical uncertainties and a 50% US tariff on Indian shipments.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery, CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, and other members will attend the meeting.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a four-pronged fiscal strategy for the Union Budget 2026-27, focusing on debt stability, fiscal transparency, revenue mobilisation, and expenditure efficiency.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, economists, sectoral experts, NITI Aayog members, CII
- What
- Meeting to discuss views on the upcoming Budget and CII's proposed fiscal strategy
- Where
- India
- When
- Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Why
- To seek expert opinions ahead of the 2026-27 Budget presentation and discuss CII's fiscal strategy
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
Finance Minister consults MSME stakeholders, sparks pre-Budget talks.
Then, on Nov 12, he meets MSME sector, triggering consultation call.
Ministry announces Nov 16: Pre-Budget meet to tackle global, US trade issues.
Industry stakeholders, economists invited to address challenges.
PM Modi to consult experts ahead of 2026-27 Budget.
Quotes
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