Archana Chaudhary And Pr Sanjai Bloomberg

This was probably the toughest budget yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as his government navigates the twin challenges of steering the $2.7-trillion Indian economy out of an unprecedented recession while ensuring more resources to fight the century's worst pandemic.

There's a lot riding on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's budget this fiscal year. Once the world's fastest-growing economy, India is now trying to restart economic growth that's dipped to an 11-year low.

Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., which has taken on the likes of Unilever with its range of natural and ayurveda nutrition and personal-care products, plans to enter the restaurant business in India and compete with McDonald's Corp., Kentucky Fried Chicken Corp. and Subway Restaurants.

This was probably the toughest budget yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as his government navigates the twin challenges of steering the $2.7-trillion Indian economy out of an unprecedented recession while ensuring more resources to fight the century's worst pandemic.

There's a lot riding on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's budget this fiscal year. Once the world's fastest-growing economy, India is now trying to restart economic growth that's dipped to an 11-year low.

Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., which has taken on the likes of Unilever with its range of natural and ayurveda nutrition and personal-care products, plans to enter the restaurant business in India and compete with McDonald's Corp., Kentucky Fried Chicken Corp. and Subway Restaurants.