The February 2026 edition of Moving the Needle by Primus Partners evaluates how Budget 2026 aligns with citizen expectations, drawing insights from a pan-India survey conducted with Business Today. It highlights the reform momentum under the new Labour Codes and assesses their financial and compliance implications. The report also traces India’s banking sector turnaround, marked by decade-low NPAs and a revival in private capex. Finally, it explores how AI-led Centres of Excellence in Agriculture can standardize Digital Public Infrastructure and translate technology into measurable farmer outcomes. Across themes, the underlying narrative is credibility, stability, and long-term productivity.