Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel, Made-Ups, and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) “Union Budget 2026–27 is a landmark, ‘Yuva Shakti’-driven roadmap that places the Indian textile and apparel ecosystem at the center of our journey toward Viksit Bharat. On behalf of the Apparel, Made-Ups, and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), I congratulate PM Shri Narendra Modi ji and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
Ravi Narayanan: Budget 2026 Strengthens NBFCs and Promotes Inclusive Financial Growth
Mr. Ravi Narayanan, MD & CEO, SMFG India Credit “The Union Budget 2026 presents a clear and constructive roadmap for strengthening India’s financial architecture, with a balanced emphasis on stability, inclusion, and long-term growth. The government’s decision to constitute a High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat is a forward-looking step that recognises the evolving and complementary role of NBFCs in deepening credit penetration and…
Biopharma Leaders Welcome Biopharma SHAKTI Boost to Strengthen India’s Global Capabilities
Shreehas Tambe, CEO & MD, Biocon Biologics “Biopharma SHAKTI with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore is a well-timed and much-needed step, especially when seen alongside the earlier ₹1 lakh crore commitment announced in November 2025, to research, development and innovation. Together, these measures clearly signal the government’s intent to strengthen Bharat’s biopharmaceutical capabilities and catalyse innovation-led growth. The acknowledgement that non-communicable diseases such as cancer,…
Neeraj Akhoury Applauds Budget 2026 for Boosting Infrastructure, Investment, and Clean Tech
Mr. Neeraj Akhoury Managing Director, Shree Cement Limited “The Union Budget’s strong focus on infrastructure and balanced regional growth is encouraging. The proposed Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund will boost lender confidence and help attract private investment. Increased allocations for high speed rail, Tier II and Tier III cities, and temple towns will drive sustained demand across the construction sector. The support for CCUS is timely…
Shiv Parekh of hBits Welcomes Union Budget 2026 Push on REITs and Investment Innovation
By:- Shiv Parekh, Founder and CEO, hBits “The Union Budget 2026 sends a positive signal for India’s investment ecosystem. The 12.2 trillion rupee allocation for infrastructure and introducing a dedicated REITs for monetising CPSE assets can help unlock private capital and improve market liquidity. This opens up more stable, yield-focused investment opportunities for both institutional and retail investors. At hBits, we see this as an…
Seminar on National Education Policy–2020 Held with Enthusiastic Participation
Sharankul,Feb 2: A seminar on the National Education Policy (NEP)–2020 was organized by the Odagaon Block Primary Teachers’ Association at the auditorium of Sharankul Narayan Government High School in Nayagarh district. The meeting was held under the अध्यक्षता of Association President Naresh Panigrahi. Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker and Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy attended as the Chief Guest, while Nayagarh Zilla Parishad President Er. Debashish Pattnaik…
Tax Holiday For Indian Data Centers In Budget Is A Core Sector Moment For AI- Sumant Parimal
Feb 2: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Government. of India’s budget for the year 2026-27 in the Indian Parliament yesterday. This budget has proposed to provide a tax holiday up to 2047 to any foreign company that provides services to any part of the world outside India by procuring data centre services in India. In addition, it is also proposed to provide a…
Budget 2026 Strengthens Auto & EV Sector with CapEx Boost and Supply Chain Support
Mumbai, Feb 01: Speaking on the budget announcements, Mr Shailesh Chandra, President, SIAM and MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd, said, “We welcome the Union Budget 2026–27, which continues to focus on long-term, sustained economic growth with a strong emphasis on manufacturing, infrastructure including freight corridors & waterways and fiscal prudence. The decision to raise the capital expenditure target to Rs 12.2 lakh crore…
Budget 2026 Boosts Rural Credit, Women Entrepreneurs, and MSME Growth: Dr. K Paul Thomas
Dr. K Paul Thomas, MD & CEO, ESAF Small Finance Bank “This is a growth-oriented and inclusive Budget that places farmers, rural India, and youth at the centre of the development agenda, while maintaining fiscal prudence and macroeconomic stability. The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, covering 100 districts and benefiting nearly 1.7 crore farmers, along with the enhancement of KCC limits from ₹3 lakh to…
Budget 2026: Infrastructure and Logistics Boost to Strengthen India’s Trade Competitiveness
Mr. Girish Aggarwal, Managing Director, APM Terminals Pipavav “Budget 2026 reassures the government’s continued focus on infrastructure-led growth and the importance of logistics as a key enabler of India’s trade competitiveness. At a time of global uncertainty, the record public capital expenditure of INR12.2 lakh crore and the emphasis on integrated connectivity through freight corridors, coastal shipping, inland waterways, and port-led development provide a stable…