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C K Govil, President, ACAAI says, “The Union Budget 2025-26 has been designed with a strategic focus on balancing economic growth and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that development reaches various sectors while maintaining prudent financial discipline. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects: Manufacturing and Industrial Development, Make in India’ Push: National Manufacturing Mission to promote domestic production. Support for MSMEs: Expanded credit guarantee schemes to help small businesses grow, Ease of Doing Business: Reduction in compliance burdens and faster approvals for industries.
Infrastructure and Urban Development
•Interest-Free Loans to States: ₹1.5 trillion allocated for state infrastructure projects, boosting regional development.
•Maritime Development Fund: Investments in port infrastructure to enhance trade efficiency.
•Urban Challenge Fund: Encouraging smart city projects and innovative urban planning.
Digital & Technological Advancement
•AI and Innovation Fund: Support for AI startups, research, and skill development.
•Expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure: Strengthening India’s digital economy, fintech, and cybersecurity measures.
2. Fiscal Responsibility and Stability
•Targeted Fiscal Deficit Reduction: The government aims to bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of GDP, ensuring financial stability.
•Sustainable Borrowing: Maintaining fiscal discipline while funding infrastructure and social programs.
•Rationalizing Subsidies: Efficient targeting of subsidies to avoid unnecessary fiscal burdens.
3. Support for the Middle Class and Consumers
•Income Tax Reforms: Likely reductions or restructuring to boost disposable income and spending.
•Affordable Housing Benefits: Strengthened PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) for housing accessibility.
•Consumer Spending Push: Incentives for sectors like real estate, automobiles, and FMCG to drive consumption.
4. Capital Market and Investor Confidence
•Stock Market Growth: Positive response from investors post-budget announcement.
•Regulatory Stability: Measures to ensure smooth capital flows and encourage investment.
•Support for Startups & Entrepreneurship: Tax reliefs and funding access for new businesses.
Conclusion
This budget follows a balanced approach—it boosts economic momentum through investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and digital growth while ensuring that fiscal prudence is maintained. The combination of growth-oriented policies and responsible financial management aims to sustain India’s economic expansion while keeping inflation and deficits under control.”
