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Budget

Beyond guides, tourism education needs reform

India’s tourism sector is entering a pivotal moment. The recently presented Union Budget 2026–27 lays out an ambitious vision - from enhanced connectivity and cultural circuit development to job creation and workforce skilling.

Treading with caution

While announcing budgets each fiscal year, India has been experimenting on various growth models, some led by capex, others hoping to be triggered by enhanced domestic consumption.

Nuanced approach

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara- man's announcement that India aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to 5.1 per cent of GDP in 2024-25 sends a strong signal to investors.