‘Infrastructure and MMLPs to drive sector’s growth’

Amit Maheshwari, CEO, Softlink Global shared his Indian Budget 2025 wishlist. He urges to increase budget allocation for digital infrastructure, allocation of funds for MMLPs, investment in last-mile connectivity, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, streamlining of regulatory processes and compliance for MSMEs, financial support for R&D in sustainable packaging and carbon-neutral supply chain practices, focus on reducing trade barriers to promote exports, and support for freight forwarders and exporters in securing affordable international shipping rates. “The Indian Budget 2025 has the potential to accelerate India’s logistics transformation and make the country a global leader in supply chain innovation. As the logistics industry continues to be the backbone of India’s economy, this wishlist aims to ensure sustained growth, global competitiveness, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders,” he added.