Industry executives say focus on MSMEs, manufacturing and logistics will support incomes over time but leaves consumption recovery gradual The Union Budget has signalled a clear shift away from short-term consumption stimulus towards job creation, manufacturing expansion and supply-side reform, indicating that any recovery in consumer demand is likely to be gradual rather than immediate. […]
New schemes for coconut, cashew, cocoa and sandalwood aim to boost farm productivity, exports and rural jobs, with added focus on livestock and high-value orchards.
Union Budget 2026 introduce a five-part textile sector package including the National Fibre Scheme, Gram Swaraj initiative, Samarth 2.0, cluster upgrades and mega textile parks to boost jobs, exports and sustainability.
Union Budget 2026 unveils ISM 2.0, new semiconductor incentives, and doubles the electronics components scheme outlay to Rs 40,000 crore to boost India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Citi has urged the government to permanently abolish the 11 per cent import duty on cotton in the Union Budget 2026, warning that higher input costs and global competition could hurt the competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel exporters.
