Sumita Dawra

With rapid urbanisation, Budget 2026-27 can strengthen urban logistics through city logistics plans, smart freight systems, digital tools and incentives to reduce congestion and pollution

Higher tariffs could render many Indian products uncompetitive in US markets and bring unfavourable repercussions to the domestic economy

While the higher tariffs for US markets are a big economic challenge, they also create opportunities for innovative solutions that may take India on a higher growth trajectory

In the last one year, as envisaged by the Prime Minister, social sector ministries have also started using the Gati Shakti NMP in innovative ways

The planning of the ambitious energy corridor of Indian Railways, for instance, has been done completely on the Gati Shakti principles