🎬 Budget 2026: Creative Economy, Soft Power & India–Hungary Collaboration Ahead

✨ The Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi, in collaboration with Bridge Policy Think Tank, recently concluded a high‑level session on Union Budget 2026: Unlocking Foreign Trade & Investment Opportunities. 🎙️ In the panel discussion on Aligning Sectoral Roadmaps: What Budget 2026 Means for Key Industry Players, moderated by Ms. Sweta Roy, India Correspondent – The Banker, feautured Mr. Rahul Mittra, Film Producer, Actor & Founder, Rahul Mittra Films, who shared his perspective on how Budget 2026 strengthens India’s creative economy. 🟠 He welcomed the Budget’s strong focus on the “orange economy”, noting the government’s recognition of India’s booming AVGC sector—animation, VFX, gaming and comics—as a major driver of skilled jobs and global creative exports. Looking ahead, Mr. Mittra emphasised the vast potential for India–Hungary collaboration in film production, citing Hungary’s world‑class studios, heritage architecture, accessible filming locations and growing interest from Indian filmmakers. He stressed that structured co‑productions, joint writers’ rooms, and government‑facilitated partnerships could significantly strengthen bilateral cultural ties and position cinema as a powerful tool of soft diplomacy. 🤝 We extend our appreciation to Mr. Rahul Mittra for his visionary insights on how Budget 2026 and India–Hungary cooperation can advance the creative economy and deepen cultural engagement. ▶️ Watch the full conversation. #UnionBudget2026 #CreativeEconomy #OrangeEconomy #AVGC #FilmIndustry #CinemaPolicy #RahulMittra #CulturalDiplomacy #IndiaHungaryRelations #CoProduction #GlobalCinema #BridgePolicyThinkTank #EmbassyOfHungary #MediaAndEntertainment #InvestmentOpportunities