New Delhi is buzzing with anticipation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to headline a pivotal post-budget webinar this Friday. Speaking via video conferencing, PM Modi will kick off a series of discussions themed ‘Technology, Reforms, and Finance for Viksit Bharat.’ This event marks the first in a lineup aimed at dissecting key takeaways from the 2026-27 Union Budget.
The webinar will dive deep into critical areas like public capital expenditure, infrastructure development, banking sector reforms, financial sector management, strengthening capital markets, and tax reforms to ease everyday life. Experts, policymakers, and stakeholders will explore how these initiatives can drive India’s vision of becoming a developed nation.
Organized to learn from past experiences and gather structured feedback, the session promises to refine the implementation of budget announcements. By involving industry leaders, financial institutions, market players, government bodies, regulators, and academics, it aims to harness practical insights for result-oriented execution.
At the heart of the budget is a massive Rs 12.2 lakh crore allocation for capital expenditure, designed to turbocharge infrastructure projects and fuel economic growth and job creation. A new Infrastructure Risk Development Fund will accelerate major projects, ensuring faster progress on highways, ports, railways, and power initiatives.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s balanced approach, prioritizing public investment while maintaining fiscal prudence and monetary stability. The budget pushes for manufacturing boosts in seven strategic sectors and supports leading MSMEs to emerge as global champions.
To deepen global integration, India must ramp up exports and attract foreign investment. Sitharaman projected the fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP for 2026-27, building on the successful reduction to 4.4% in 2025-26. This trajectory reflects a commitment to sustainable growth without compromising public finance stability.
As PM Modi addresses this gathering, all eyes will be on how his vision aligns budget promises with on-ground action, setting the stage for India’s economic ascent.