Budget 2026: Why do India’s farms suddenly matter?

India Budget 2026: India's agriculture, despite its challenges, holds immense potential as a global growth engine amidst shifting trade dynamics. Lessons from the shrimp export crisis highlight the power of market diversification and value addition. Budget 2026-27 can unlock this 'power-lifter' role by investing in agri-logistics and predictable trade policies, transforming a managed sector into a strategic asset.