The Department of Economics at Easwari School of Liberal Arts organised a panel discussion titled “Decoding the Budget: Insights, Perspectives, and the Big Picture” on February 03, 2025. The event was designed to provide in-depth insights into the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on fiscal priorities, economic implications, and sectoral impacts. The discussion brought together distinguished experts from academia and policymaking to analyse key announcements and their long-term effects.
The panel discussion featured three esteemed panellists:
– Prof. Vinish Kathuria (Director, Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur & IIT Bombay) – Expertise: Productivity Measurement, Economics of Regulation, and Environmental Economics.
– Prof. D K Nauriyal (Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Roorkee) – Expertise: International Trade, Development Economics, and Economics of Intellectual Property.
– Dr Sujit Kumar (Chief Economist, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development – NaBFID) – Expertise: Banking & Finance, Infrastructure, and the Indian Economy.
The experts analysed the macroeconomic factors influencing the budget, such as inflation control, fiscal deficit management, and global economic trends. The panellists discussed the implications of the budget on critical sectors, including infrastructure, banking, environmental sustainability, and trade policies. The discussion highlighted significant policy changes to boost economic growth and social welfare initiatives. The Q&A session allowed participants to seek clarifications and gain deeper insights into budget-related policies and their long-term effects.
Students, faculty, scholars, and individuals interested in economic policy and financial analysis participate in the discussion. Participants also joined online as the event was in the hybrid mode.
The panel discussion on Decoding the Budget 2025-26 successfully gave attendees a clearer understanding of India’s financial and economic direction. The expert insights helped bridge the gap between budgetary announcements and their practical implications. Students, faculty, and policymakers benefited from the interactive discourse, enhancing their knowledge of economic policies and fiscal governance.
This insightful session emphasised the importance of informed economic discussions in shaping perspectives on national financial policies and governance strategies.
