The Student Finance Team FinDS of DSIMS and DSGS organised the Post Budget Analysis session on 7 th February, 2026. Director Dr. C Babu welcomed the eminent panellists, and set the tone for the event. The Keynote Speaker was Mr. Joydeep Sen (Corporate Trainer, Author and Columnist) and Panelists were Mr. Nilesh Maurya (Director, Omega Capital, Angel Investor, IIMA Alumni) and Mr. Vineet Sharma (Wealth Manager, SBI).
Mr. Sen presented the macroeconomic reality of Indian economy. He showed the different heads of Income Receipts and Expenditures. He presented a comparative analysis of this year’s Union Budget (1st Feb, 2026) with the last year’s (1st Feb, 2025). He made pictorial representations of trend in Tax receipts and Capex Trend for the last ten years. He showcased the positive trends on deficit. He infused positivity in young minds by expressing his confidence on Indian macro economy, her fiscal health and her robust and insulating nature of not getting swayed away by external shocks.
The panel discussion was moderated by Asst. Dean Research Dr. Sumana Chaudhuri. The Panel discussions revolved around the different aspects of Union Budget 2026. Sumana asked some sharp, discussion worthy questions, which are framed to spark debate not just agreement. The Panellists freely shared their perspectives right from the fiscal vulnerability, deficit spending, healthy Capex vs Crowding out & Crowding in, to the Strategic Manufacturing, MSME Competitiveness, Tax Simplification, measures like higher STT on Derivatives and Long term Reform Goal to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. Mr. Nilesh majorly emphasised the potential and critical importance of MSMEs in the Indian macro fabric. He also spoke about the new age sectors, like- Semiconductors, Rare Earth and ESG as promising ones for resilient rising India. The Investment & Wealth Analyst, Mr. Vineet discussed the implication of UB 2026 on retail investors amidst the geoeconomic instability. He also shared his views on proposed Banking Reform.
PGDM Students of DSGS and MMS students of DSIMS attended the session. The Panel Discussion was highly interactive and lively.
Post Panel Discussions, there was award ceremony to felicitate the students, who participated in the Pre event -Budget-O-Mania, leading to the Post Budget Session. The Participant Teams’ had their fancied names. The team Future Frame was the Winner. Two teams, named- Money Matrix and Fiscal Firestorm received the second prize.
The students exhibited keen enthusiasm and registered in a large number for this event. The active participation of the students in the session followed by Q&A, their awareness and understandings were visibly appealing and impressed the speakers, faculty members and the Institute leadership.
Listening to this intellectual deliberation of erudite panellists on the different facets of Union Budget 2026 was an enriching learning experience for the enthralled audience.
It was a privilege to moderate the Post Budget Analysis 2026 at Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies (DSIMS), Mumbai, an initiative thoughtfully organised by the Student Finance Team – FinDS (DSIMS & DSGS). The session truly stood out for its depth, relevance, and intellectual energy. A special thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Mr. Joydeep Sen, for setting a strong macroeconomic context through a lucid, data-driven comparison of Union Budget 2026 with previous years, and for reinforcing confidence in India’s fiscal resilience amid global uncertainties. The panel discussion was enriched by diverse and grounded perspectives from
Mr. Nilesh Maurya, Director, Omega Capital | Angel Investor | IIM Ahmedabad Alumnus, who highlighted the strategic importance of MSMEs and emerging sectors like semiconductors, rare earths, and ESG in India’s growth story.
Mr. Vineet Sharma – Wealth Manager, SBI, who offered valuable insights on the implications of the budget for retail investors, banking reforms, and wealth management in a volatile geo-economic environment.
The discussion spanned critical themes—from fiscal vulnerability, deficit dynamics, capex and crowding effects, tax simplification, and market regulations, to the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat @2047—making it both rigorous and thought-provoking. Equally inspiring was the high level of student engagement** from PGDM (DSGS) and MMS (DSIMS) students. Their participation, insightful questions, and enthusiasm reaffirmed the value of creating such academic–industry dialogue platforms. Congratulations to the winners of Budget-O-Mania—Team Future Frame, with Money Matrix and Fiscal Firestorm as close runners-up Kudos to the FinDS team, faculty colleagues, and institute leadership for coming together to make this an enriching learning experience. Conversations like these are essential in shaping informed, future-ready management professionals. #PostBudgetAnalysis #UnionBudget2026 #DSIMS #DSGS #FinanceEducation #ExperientialLearning #StudentEngagement #Macroeconomics Tags to include: @Joydeep Sen @Nilesh Maurya @Vineet Sharma @Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies @DSGS