Decoding India’s 2026 Budget & Global Competitiveness

Date and Time:

Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
(05:00 PM – 06:00 PM IST)

 

OVERVIEW

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Hon’ble Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, arrives at a pivotal moment. While the global economy grapples with fragmentation, India has positioned itself as a bright spot with a robust 7% growth rate. India’s growth story is transitioning from micro-efficiency to macro-transformation. While the government has focused on macro-stability, for the international business community, the devil lies in the detail.

Please see our detailed analysis of the budget proposals here.

Key Discussion Themes:

  • The rule of law and judicial finality

  • Impact on M&A and private equity investors

  • Impact on semi-conductor and IT/ ITeS industry

  • Impact on global cloud service providers

  • Impetus for Global treasury centres at IFSC

  • Improving tax administration and dispute resolution

Flow of the session

05:00 PM to 05:45 PM (IST)

Focused Discussion

05:45 PM to 06:00 PM (IST)

Audience Q&A

Speakers

Nishith Desai

Founder

 

Parul Jain

Lead – International Tax & Investment Funds

 

Joachim Saldanha

Leader – International Tax & Investment Funds

 

Ipsita Agarwalla

Leader – International Tax & Investment Funds