Raghuram Rajan Urges Budget Integrate Long-Term Vision

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on January 28, 2026 that the upcoming 2026-27 Union Budget should be integrated with a longer-term vision to boost resilience, independence and faster growth. Speaking ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's February 1 budget, he highlighted geopolitical risks, AI-driven investment opportunities and the need for reforms to attract FDI and integrate India into global supply chains.