Opinion: India’s Budget still undervalues orange economy

India's fiscal policy still underestimates the creative economy as a legitimate source of growth and job creation. The orange economy, encompassing domains like film, music, animation, gaming, design, fashion, and digital content, is being marketed as an engine of growth, jobs, and global competitiveness. However, it remains on the margins of fiscal policy and economic planning despite its potential to generate soft power and sustain local economies.