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.
Key Points
- 1Calls for integrating 2026-27 Budget with long-term resilience and growth objectives
- 2Warns of geopolitical risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities despite AI-driven investment opportunities
- 3Implies policymakers should pursue reforms and diversified trade ties to attract FDI and supply-chain entry
Scoring Rationale
Authoritative, timely policy guidance from a respected economist; constrained by single-source interview and limited concrete policy details.
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