4 | | FEBRUARY, 2026Gl balEditor's NoteBudget 2026: Balancing Growth, Inclusion, and Fiscal DisciplineThe Union Budget 2026 arrives at a critical juncture for India's economy, one marked by resilient growth, global uncertainty, rapid technological transformation, and rising aspirations. This year's budget reflects a careful balancing act between accelerating economic momentum and maintaining fiscal prudence, while ensuring that the benefits of growth reach businesses, investors, and citizens alike.A key highlight of the budget is its strong focus on infrastructure-led development. Continued investments in roads, railways, logistics, and urban infrastructure aim to strengthen India's long-term growth engine, improve connectivity, and enhance productivity across sectors. Such capital expenditure not only creates immediate employment opportunities but also lays the foundation for sustained industrial and regional development.Equally significant is the government's emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. With increased support for startups, artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and research ecosystems, the budget reinforces India's ambition to become a global technology and innovation hub. For the consulting, technology, and services sectors, this signals expanding opportunities in digital transformation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.The budget also highlights a commitment to inclusive growth. Enhanced allocations for skill development, education, healthcare, and support for MSMEs aim to strengthen the backbone of the economy while preparing the workforce for the demands of a future-ready job market. Measures to improve ease of doing business and access to credit further reflect an intent to empower entrepreneurs and small enterprises. At the same time, the government's adherence to a clear fiscal consolidation path sends a strong message of macroeconomic stability and policy discipline - an important signal for global investors.All in all, Budget 2026 is not merely a financial statement; it is a strategic roadmap for India's next phase of growth. Its success, however, will depend on effective execution, private sector participation, and the ability to translate policy intent into measurable outcomes. The direction is clear - the challenge now lies in delivery.Your thoughts are welcome! Publisher & Editor Alok Chaturvedi Managing Editor Deepshikha SinghEditorial TeamViswanathan A Tanuja Nu GM - Media & Graphic Designing Visualizer Prabhudutta A.R.N Ray Visualizer Vayshnavi P DSales & Marketing Rahul Das Pattanaik T : +91-80-46441103editor@globalconsultantsreview.com marketing@globalconsultantsreview.comNo. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugheshpalya, Bangalore-560017To subscribe: Circulation Manager Magendran Perumal T : +91-80-46441103subscription@consultantsreview.com Magazine price Rs 150 per issue.Printed and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on Behalf of Bizprint Media Technologies Pvt Ltd and Printed at Precision Fototype Services at Sri Sabari Shopping Complex, 24 Residency Road Bangalore-560025 And Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugheshpalya, Bangalore-560017. Copyright © 2026 Bizprint Media Technologies Pvt Ltd, All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.Vol 9 · Issue 02-02 · February - 2026Gl balDeepshikha SinghManaging Editor Global Consultants Review
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