January 29, 2026
Gender Budget 2026

A Roadmap for Gender Budgeting: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Women’s Safety in 2026–2027

India has been at the forefront of gender budgeting since 2005-06, and over the years, it has improved by adding more ministries reporting allocations for women. In the 2025-2026 Budget, the overall allocation has increased by 2.06 per cent compared […]
January 29, 2026
Indian Rubber Industry- Budget 2026

India’s Rubber Paradox: Rising Budgets, Falling Productivity

As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, India’s natural rubber sector presents a paradox that policymakers can no longer ignore. Budgetary allocations for the Rubber Board have steadily increased over the past five years—from ₹190 crore in 2021–22 to ₹360.31 crore […]