MoU with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) (Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry)

On 19 February 2026, PIF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), through its Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry—one of the country’s premier institutions for agricultural research and higher studies. The MoU, signed for a period of one year, marks the beginning of a strategic research collaboration…

High-level Roundtable on Indian AI Start-ups: Prospects and Constraints

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), in collaboration with the AI Knowledge Consortium and India House, successfully convened a high-level roundtable titled “Indian AI Start-ups: Prospects and Constraints.” As the digital economy becomes the cornerstone of India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat, this roundtable serves as a critical dialogue platform ahead of the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026.…

Post-Budget Analysis on Union Government Finances & Fiscal Strategies (Budget 2026–27)

Context The discussion took place against a backdrop of heightened global uncertainty—geopolitical tensions, fragmented trade architecture, and slowing global growth. India’s fiscal strategy was examined in light of its long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with emphasis on balancing growth ambitions and fiscal prudence. Key Fiscal Highlights Fiscal Consolidation Fiscal deficit target set at 4.3%…