In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Parul Nagpal, Partner – Indirect Tax at EY India, highlights how Budget 2026 can accelerate EV adoption through stable tax policy, stronger incentives and improved charging and battery manufacturing infrastructure.

Key takeaways

• Long‑term EV investment requires predictable, stable rules.
• Budget 2026 may expand PLI funding, widen product coverage and allow fresh applicants.
• EV loan tax benefits, priority‑lending access and lower GST on spares can improve affordability.
• Industry seeks clarity on the Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet scheme.
• Strengthening Bharat Trade Net and the Export Promotion Mission can boost global market access.

Tune in to learn how Budget 2026 could accelerate India’s green mobility transition.

In this episode of Budget Insights, a podcast series from EY India Insights, Dr. D.K. Srivastava, Chief Policy Advisor at EY India, highlights areas that Budget 2026 could focus on in terms of fiscal consolidation, growth amid geopolitical uncertainties and government expenditure priorities. A distinguished economist and member of the Advisory Council to the 16th Finance Commission, Dr. Srivastava provides macroeconomic perspectives on tax revenue trends, expenditure patterns and revised estimates, offering a nuanced view of the emerging economic landscape.

Key takeaways

• To maintain a fiscal deficit–to–GDP ratio of 4.4% in FY26, adjustments — particularly in revenue expenditure — may be necessary to offset the shortfall in revenue receipts.
• Broadly, the nominal growth assumption for FY27 could be around 9.5%, supported by a real GDP growth projection of 6.5%.
• With major personal income tax and GST reforms already implemented, Budget 2026 is unlikely to introduce significant tax changes.
• The quality of fiscal consolidation has improved, reflected in the decline in the revenue deficit–to–fiscal deficit ratio.
• Revenue expenditure rationalization remains key, driven largely by further reductions in subsidies.

Tune in to understand how Budget 2026 may shape India’s fiscal strategy by balancing consolidation with growth

In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Anurag Malik, Partner and Leader – People Advisory Services at EY India, explores how Agentic AI is reshaping the future of work and transforming HR and workforce strategies. He discusses how autonomous AI systems are influencing talent identification, simplifying HR workflows and enabling leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions while preserving essential human judgment.

Key takeaways

• Agentic AI can shift talent decisions from intuition to structured, data-led insights
• AI can reduce up to 70% of manual HR workload in certain processes
• Ethical use and data credibility remain critical for AI adoption
• The four-persona framework supports scalable AI capability building

Tune in to learn how Agentic AI is redefining HR and the workplace of tomorrow.

In this episode of Budget Insights, a podcast series from EY India Insights, Sandeep M Bhatnagar, Associate Partner, Indirect Tax at EY India highlights areas that Budget 2026 could focus on in indirect taxes, customs and trade policy to improve industry’s competitiveness and exports.

Key takeaways

• In Budget 2026, the government may announce measures to boost private investment.
• Regular review of duty rates and exemptions should continue.
• As India aims to be a global player, the focus may be on removing distortions like inverted duties rather than protectionism.
• Customs facilitation, simplification, speedier customs clearances supported by automation can reduce transaction costs.
• More focus is needed to remove revenue bias in adjudication and appeals.

Tune in to explore how Budget 2026 could reshape India’s indirect tax and trade landscape to drive exports and long-term growth.

In the latest episode of Inspiring Voices, we have with us Pallavi Singh, a Marketing and Business Strategist, who shares her journey across some of the world’s most iconic automotive and luxury brands, including Harley-Davidson and MG Motor. She reflects on how authentic leadership, deep customer understanding and hands-on experience play a defining role in building powerful brands and meaningful careers.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership through brand experiences, women in leadership, customer-centric brand building, mentorship, resilience, and the courage to stand out while staying true to oneself.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Saurabh Agarwal, Partner, Tax, EY India, shares his perspectives on how Budget 2026 could accelerate India’s manufacturing growth. He discusses the potential expansion of the PLI framework and allied schemes to support emerging technologies, emphasizing the need for incentives that keep pace with technological change. The conversation also explores how tax certainty and globally competitive tax rates could attract higher foreign investment and create long-term value for the manufacturing sector.

Key takeaways

• Budget 2026 may announce a second wave of schemes for semiconductors, the lithium-ion battery ecosystem and the automotive sector.
• Targeted initiatives could drive innovation and self-sufficiency in critical technologies.
• New technology-focused schemes could enable PLI expansion into space tech and AI.
• Tax certainty and attractive tax rates could position India as Asia’s most competitive manufacturing destination.

Tune in to explore how Budget 2026 could shape the next phase of India’s manufacturing journey.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Sonu Iyer, National Leader, People Advisory Services – Tax, EY India, shares her perspectives on how Budget 2026 could impact individuals, employees and employers. She explores potential tax rebates, measures to ease compliance and the role of digitalization in strengthening trust between taxpayers and the tax administration. The discussion also highlights opportunities to improve taxpayer experience, data-driven administration and faster dispute resolution.

Key takeaways

• Enhanced tax rebates could provide relief to low-income earners.
• Simplified return forms and proactive notifications can ease compliance.
• Digital frameworks can improve taxpayer awareness and transparency.
• Faster, tech-enabled dispute resolution and mediation can reduce bottlenecks.

Tune in to understand how Budget 2026 could reshape the individual tax landscape.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Raju Kumar, Partner and Tax Leader – Energy sector, EY India, examines how Budget 2026 can accelerate India’s clean energy transition. He discusses policy and fiscal levers to strengthen renewables, green mobility and large-scale energy storage, while highlighting the role of a diversified energy mix—including long-term options such as nuclear—in achieving sustainable growth and energy security.

Key takeaways

• Budget 2026 can balance energy security, affordability and transition through system-level policy support.
• Securing critical minerals is vital for resilient EV and battery ecosystems.
• Grid modernization and energy storage can enhance stability and reduce costs.
• Incentives and subsidies can scale green hydrogen and smart grids.

Tune in to explore how Budget 2026 could shape India’s energy future.

In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI agents of impact, part of EY India Insights podcast series, Preeti Anand, Business Consulting Partner at EY India, discusses how Agentic AI is enhancing CX service delivery by automating routine tasks, allowing human agents to focus on more complex issues with empathy. She highlights that with the rise of Agentic AI; it autonomously creates value by understanding customer intent and collaborating with human agents.

Key takeaways

1. AI can reshape customer experiences by enhancing service delivery and automating 40% to 50% of the tasks.
2. Real-time AI copilots can handle routine tasks, allowing human agents to manage complex problems, with persuasion and empathy.
3. India is poised to lead in AI-driven customer experience innovation, with a pool of AI talent base and companies developing AI solutions.

Tune in to discover how Agentic AI is redefining customer experience

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast – Budget Insights, Ravi Mahajan, Partner, Technology, Media & Telecom at EY India, shares his perspectives on expectations from Budget 2026 for the technology sector.

Ravi explores how sharper focus on AI and digital infrastructure, enhanced tax certainty, and simplified compliance could shape the future of the TMT industry. He discusses potential priorities for the government, key challenges businesses may face, and opportunities to accelerate innovation through targeted tax benefits for new technologies, R&D, start-ups and GCCs.

Tune in to understand how Budget 2026 could drive tech-led growth, strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, and enable businesses to scale with greater confidence.