As useless a ritual as President address: Congress' Manish Tewari criticizes Union Budget process

Congress MP Manish Tewari criticizes the annual budget process, calling it merely an accounting exercise. MP Manickam Tagore demands policy changes, citing economic disparities. The Economic Survey expects robust growth between 6.3% and 6.8% for FY26, supported by a strong external account, fiscal consolidation, and stable private consumption.