Budget for power shift: Key numbers to be watched

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Budget 2026, focusing on customs reforms and fiscal consolidation. Key numbers to watch include the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP, capital expenditure of ₹11.2 lakh crore, and a debt roadmap aiming to reduce debt-to-GDP. Tax revenue is estimated at ₹42.7 lakh crore, with GST projected at ₹11.78 lakh crore.