Cooperatives in the Budget – Focus on Capacity Building and Strengthening the Ecosystem
The Union Budget for 2026–27 has been presented against the backdrop of heightened global uncertainties affecting trade and multilateralism, while also opening avenues through bilateral engagements. In this context, the Budget focuses on building resilience to volatile global dynamics. It aims to strengthen the ecosystem to accelerate and sustain economic growth, enabling the country to withstand challenges and seize emerging opportunities.
Union Budget 2026: Cooperative Sector in India is More Visible Than Before
Prior to the presentation of the Union Budget, the Finance Minister tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament on 29 January 2026. Despite global geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and inflationary pressures, India’s First Advance Estimates project real GDP growth at 7.4% and GVA growth at 7.3% for FY 2026.