The battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition has intensified ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, business leader TV Mohandas Pai said India’s economy is in good shape with growth expected at 7.5 per cent or higher and rising employment. He urged the government to prioritise job creation, expand skill schemes, and incentivise private sector hiring