India’s Fiscal Frontier:
Navigating Global Trends in the New Economy

The paper “India’s Fiscal Frontier: Navigating Global Trends in the New Economy” analyzes India’s interim budget, focusing on its role as a bridge and blueprint for the nation’s trajectory and stance. It explores the context of global economics, highlighting five trends: AI and Digitalization, Environment and Climate, Geopolitics and Trade, Energy, and the Financial Market. The paper intertwines these trends with India’s fiscal strategies, providing insights into the undercurrents shaping India’s economic direction, moving beyond traditional budget analysis to an exploratory approach​.