This thought leadership article examines the North India healthcare landscape by analysing regional infrastructure, demand patterns, policy drivers, investment potential and structural challenges, offering insights into how healthcare systems can respond to population needs and growth opportunities.

India’s Union Budget 2026-27 signals a clear shift in how the country positions itself within global value chains. As production decisions are increasingly shaped by supply reliability, regulatory compliance, and capability depth, the Budget moves beyond cost competitiveness and incentive-led growth toward strengthening the foundations for ecosystem-led, durable participation in global production networks.

In this PolicyCast episode, Manoj Mishra decodes the India-US interim trade agreement, exploring its objectives, key provisions, strategic implications for Indian trade and exports, compliance risks and opportunities for businesses navigating the evolving bilateral trade landscape.

This article examines how Union Budget 2026 can enhance rural prosperity through targeted public spending on livelihood support, rural infrastructure, financial inclusion, social security schemes, education and health — aligning fiscal priorities with inclusive growth and resilience in India’s rural economy.