PM Modi said Budget 2026-27 was “human-centric,” strengthened India’s foundation with “path-breaking reforms,” and boosted women, youth and sunrise sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026 is “human-centric and strengthens India’s foundation with path-breaking reforms.”
The Prime Minister also described it as historic and a catalyst for accelerating the country’s reform trajectory and long-term growth.
In remarks following the presentation of the Budget in Parliament, PM Modi said the proposals would energise the economy, empower citizens and give India’s youth fresh opportunities to scale new heights.
“This budget brings the dreams of the present to life and strengthens the foundation of India’s bright future. This budget is a strong foundation for our high-flying aspirations of a developed India by 2047,” he said.
Calling the government’s reform agenda a “Reform Express,” the Prime Minister added, “The reform express that India is riding today will gain new energy and new momentum from this budget.”
“The path-breaking reforms that have been undertaken give the bold, talented youth of an aspirational India the open skies to soar.”
Highlighting the country’s ambitions on the global stage, PM Modi said Indians were determined to climb further up the economic ladder.
“The 140 crore citizens of India are not satisfied with being the fastest-growing economy; we want to become the world’s third-largest economy as soon as possible,” he remarked.
The Prime Minister underlined what he described as the inclusive and people-focused nature of the Budget, noting that sunrise sectors, infrastructure and capital expenditure had received major encouragement.
He said young people would benefit the most from the new policy thrusts and trade initiatives outlined in the fiscal blueprint.
The Prime Minister also drew attention to the role of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who presented her ninth consecutive Budget in Parliament.
“Today’s budget is historic. It reflects the strong empowerment of the nation’s women. As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has created a new record by presenting the country’s budget for the ninth consecutive time,” he said.
“This budget is a highway of immense opportunities. It turns today’s aspirations into reality and strengthens the foundation of India’s bright future,” PM Modi said.
He added that the Budget struck a balance between fiscal discipline and growth ambitions.
“This is a unique budget that focuses on reducing the fiscal deficit and controlling inflation, while also emphasising high CAPEX and high growth. We aim to become the world’s third-largest economy soon,” the Prime Minister noted.
The remarks came as Sitharaman outlined three key “Kartavyas” in her speech, accelerating and sustaining economic growth, fulfilling people’s aspirations by building their capacities, and ensuring inclusive access to resources in line with the government’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’ vision.
She also said the Reform Express would maintain its momentum and proposed interventions in six areas, including manufacturing, MSMEs, infrastructure and city economic regions.
