Published on: February 18, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: INSPIRED BY 3 KARTAVYAS
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: INSPIRED BY 3 KARTAVYAS
- First kartavya: To accelerate and sustain economic growthàEnhancing productivity and competitiveness, and building resilience to volatile global dynamics.
- Second kartavya: To fulfil aspirations of people and build their capacityàStrong partners in India’s path to prosperity
- Third kartavya: Aligned with vision of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikasà ensure that every family, community, region and sector has access to resources, amenities and opportunities for meaningful participation.

Under the first kartavya to accelerate and sustain economic growth, interventions were proposed in six areas:
- Scaling up manufacturing in 7 strategic and frontier sectors
- Rejuvenating legacy industrial sectors
- Creating “Champion MSMEs”
- Delivering a powerful push to Infrastructure
- Ensuring long-term energy security and stability
- Developing City Economic Regions
