PM Modi to meet economists, sector experts for inputs ahead of Union Budget

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet eminent economists and sectoral experts on Tuesday to seek their views on the upcoming Union budget.

The PM is expected to seek suggestions from experts on the ways to achieve Atmanirbharta and structural transformation in the country to help India become Viksit Bharat by 2047. Niti Aayog's vice chairman Suman Bery, chief executive BVR Subrahmanyam and some of its members will also attend the meeting.

Deliberations are expected to be held on a wide range of topics including ways to boost exports, generate employment, attract investments, enhance skill development and women participation in the country's workforce along with focus on agricultural output.


The FM is likely to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1. It comes against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties and a steep 50% US tariff on shipments from India. The government aims to make India a global service giant with emphasis on healthcare, education, transport, tourism, professional services, AI, etc.