India's Union Budget 2026, presented recently by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, signals a new direction toward inclusive growth under the Viksit Bharat vision, emphasizing balanced regional development, consumption boost, and sustained infrastructure push. Market expert Ajay Bagga, in discussions with Arnab Goswami, highlighted this shift as pragmatic—focusing on consumption revival amid fiscal constraints while holding firm on infrastructure, potentially driving 8% GDP growth if complemented by monetary easing.