Reforms, tax cuts to pay off in 2026 if trade risks ebb

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it.

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After a year marked by punishing US tariffs, climate-linked disruptions, and global uncertainty, India may finally be approaching a payoff phase. Economists and policymakers say 2026 could deliver the lagged benefits of tax reforms, aggressive monetary easing, and regulatory changes—placing the economy on a firmer growth footing even as external risks persist.