India’s Budget Pushes Infrastructure Amid Global Economic Uncertainty—What It Means for America

India’s newly unveiled budget for fiscal year 2026-27 underscores a strategic commitment to expanding infrastructure and domestic manufacturing despite mounting global economic headwinds. While the world’s major economies grapple with high interest rates and protectionist pressures, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is doubling down on state spending to bolster growth and reduce import dependency—moves that demand close scrutiny from the United States.Is America Prepared to Counter India’s Infrastructure Surge?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of a 12.2 trillion rupee ($133 billion) capital expenditure—up nearly 9% from last year—signals India’s aggressive push to secure its place in the global supply chain. This...