Day: February 1, 2025

Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder and Chairman From the 1980s, when our healthcare system grappled with limited infrastructure and resource constraints, we have made significant strides in expanding access to quality care. Over the last decade, we have laid a robust foundation, bringing modern diagnostics, preventive healthcare, and cutting-edge developments in medical technology to patients across India. Now, Budget 2025 serves as a visionary launchpad…

Yatin Gupte, Chairman & Managing Director “We welcome the policies stated in Union Budget 2025-26 by the Hon’ble Finance Minister, which gives a strong push towards EV adoption, accelerating the development India’s electric vehicle ecosystem. The reduction in customs duty on lithium and other important raw materials will significantly lower input costs for lithium-ion battery manufacturing, making EVs more affordable to consumers while boosting domestic…

Arun Prakash M, Founder , CEO of GUVI Geek Networks  Believes the government’s emphasis on AI and upskilling will have a long-term favourable impact on Indian talents, “The growing emphasis on AI has been addressed well in the Union Government by inviting investments in AI for drug discovery. As India looks to advance its capabilities in AI, upskilling in relevant tech education will be imperative.…

Anup Rau, MD & CEO, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited “The government’s move to hike the FDI limit to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent will be instrumental in attracting fresh capital from overseas insurers, thereby securing robust growth for the insurance sector over the next two decades. According to government data, since 2015, when the government liberalised the foreign direct…

Kolkata, 1st February 2025: Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised Live Viewing of Union Budget 2025-26 to discuss the standpoints of the chamber. The session witnessed valuable insights from Abhyuday Jindal, President, Indian Chamber of Commerce (Virtually); Parthiv Vikram Neotia, Vice President, Indian Chamber of Commerce; Pallav Gupta, Head-Taxation (Retired), ITC Limited; Gaurav Jalan, Director, New Arena Holding Pvt. Ltd.; Rupali Basu, President, Group Brand…

Chirashree Ghosh, National Coordinator, FORCES “The Union Budget 2025 announcement of increase in allocation for Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a welcome step towards strengthening early childhood care in India. With 32.1% of children under 5 years being underweight, enhanced nutrition support is a vital parameter for their development. This enhanced funding will help create comprehensive childcare support systems. Following the government’s push for…

Mr. Prashant Sharma, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra “The Union Budget 2025-26 has emphasized economic growth and inclusive development, but the absence of specific measures for the real estate sector is a missed opportunity. While the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund is a step in the right direction to transform cities into growth hubs, the sector was expecting direct incentives such as industry status, single-window clearances,…

Dr. Silpi Sahoo, Chairperson, SAI International Education Group The Union Budget 2025-26 is a transformative leap in the education sector with headway on AI-driven learning, skill development, and digital inclusion. The new policy also announces the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Education, with an allocation of ₹500 crore, to make India lead the world in AI-enabled education and innovation. This…

Mr. Girish Rowjee, Co-founder & CEO, greytHR “The Union Budget 2025 reinforces India’s commitment to inclusive development, economic acceleration, and technological advancement. It sets a powerful momentum for India’s MSMEs and workforce transformation. With the credit guarantee cover doubling to ₹10 crore and MSME investment and turnover limits expanding (2.5X and 2X), small businesses now […] The post Expert Insights on Budget 2025: Key Reactions…

Union budget reaction quotes: Mr. AK Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of Nuberg Engineering Ltd. “I congratulate the government on a forward-looking Union Budget 2025-26 that prioritizes energy security and sustainability. The ambitious Nuclear Energy Mission (100 GW by 2047) and the 500 GW renewable energy goal by 2030 reinforce India’s green future. Increased […] The post Expert Insights on Budget 2025 first appeared…

Arijeet Talapatra, CEO itel and TECNO The Union Budget 2025 signals a strategic move to position India as a global hub for mobile manufacturing. The proposed tariff reductions on essential assembly components—such as PCBAs, camera modules, USB cables, and display modules—are a welcome measure that will improve cost efficiencies, accelerate localization, and strengthen the Make in India initiative. This move strengthens India’s position in the…

Shreya Mishra, Co-Founder, SolarSquare Domestic solar cell manufacturing will be at the heart of India’s energy independence vision. The Finance Minister’s announcement to support cell manufacturing in this budget is a highly welcome step. Currently, India’s PM Suryaghar scheme mandates the use of solar panels made with domestically manufactured cells. While this has led to a surge in demand for solar panels, supply has struggled…

Dr. Vikas Gupta, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist, OmniScience Capital The Union Budget 2025-26 sets a transformative course for India’s economic growth, emphasizing infrastructure, MSMEs, agriculture, and digital advancements. With an outlay of ₹1.5 lakh crore for PPP infrastructure, the budget aims to significantly enhance roads, power, and related sectors, benefiting EPC, construction, and engineering […] The post Experts Weigh In on Budget 2025 first…

Ashish Agarwal – Co-Founder, Enzyme Office Spaces The latest addition of ₹10,000 crore to the Fund of Funds is a clear indication of the government’s unyielding support for India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. This new addition will ensure that there is enough funding available for new age startups which will be proposed now that the existing FoF has already secured funding commitments over ₹9 lakh crore.…

Kolkata, 1st February, 2025: CS (Dr.) Adv. Mamta Binani, President of MSME Development Forum WB said, “The recently announced Union Budget for 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a game-changer for MSMEs. The enhanced credit guarantee, increased investment limits, and targeted support for women and young entrepreneurs will significantly drive growth and innovation, making […] The post MSME Development Forum President Mamta Binani Commends…

 Mr. Anirudh A. Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund “The announcement of a ₹20,000 crore investment to drive private sector-led research, development, and innovation is a game-changer for India’s deeptech ecosystem. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s focus on fostering cutting-edge startups through a potential Deep Tech Fund is a step in the right direction. Given the […] The post Post Budget 2025: Comments by Experts first…

Bangalore, Karnataka, February 01, 2025: Rapido, India’s leading urban mobility platform, today announced its partnership with the Bangalore Electronics Dealer Association (BEDA). This collaboration will enable over 3,000 BEDA member businesses to utilize Rapido Parcel for their intra-city shipping needs, providing a more affordable and secure delivery solution. This partnership addresses the critical logistics challenges […] The post Rapido Secures Strategic Partnership with BEDA to…

Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd “As we approach the upcoming budget, the real estate sector is optimistic about reforms that can act as growth catalysts and enhance operational efficiency. Revising the current tax exemption limit on housing loans to ₹5 lakhs, in line with rising property prices and construction costs, […] The post Budget 2025 EXPECTATIONS: Real Estate first appeared…