India’s Union Budget 2026: Balancing Growth with Fiscal Discipline Amid Global Uncertainty

Nominal GDP growth: Estimated at 10% for FY27.
Real GDP growth: Projected at 6.8&ndash;7.2%, supported by strong macro fundamentals.&nbsp;
Fiscal deficit: Targeted at 4.3% of GDP, slightly lower than FY26&rsquo;s revised 4.4%.
Debt-to-GDP ratio: Expected to moderate to 55.6%.&nbsp;

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The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projects nominal GDP growth at 10% and a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP. With capital expenditure set at ₹12.2 lakh crore, the government emphasizes infrastructure, manufacturing, and services while adopting a cautious approach to debt and deficit management.