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Stay tuned to our live blog for real-time updates, expert insights, and industry reactions to the much-awaited Union Budget 2025-26. As Finance Minister Smt. Niramal Sitharaman unveils the budget, we bring you live coverage on how different sectors are responding to key announcements on taxation, infrastructure, MSME policies, economic growth, and digital transformation.
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- Corporate & Startups: Will the budget fuel growth and innovation?
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Feb 01, 2025 16:46 IST
Welcoming Development Beyond Metro Cities
Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of Global Network for Zero
“The Union Budget 2025 signals a transformative shift in India’s infrastructure development, placing sustainability at the core of growth. By advancing long-term project pipelines and incentivizing green reforms, it fosters the integration of eco-friendly practices into large-scale infrastructure. Extending development beyond metro cities ensures sustainability remains a nationwide priority, driving environmentally conscious growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
The allocation of ₹3,412.82 crore to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is an encouraging sign. The announcement of 100 GW Nuclear power generation capacity by 2047 as an alternative to fossil fuel and investment in advanced technologies like Small Modular Reactors gives a clear signal of the government’s intent to fulfil its Viksit Bharat vision. Furthermore, as the country adds 80 GW of thermal generation capacity by 2032 to meet the sharp growth in electricity demand, it aligns well with the Net Zero 2070 goal.
For the green buildings sector, this presents a pivotal opportunity to guide projects in adopting sustainable standards, ensuring that India’s rapid infrastructure expansion aligns with global net-zero goals. It’s a forward-thinking budget that recognizes sustainability as the key pillar of India’s future development.”
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Feb 01, 2025 16:41 IST
On Govt's Infrastructure Development Push for Overall Economic Growth
Arun Awasthy, President & Managing Director, Johnson Controls India
“The Union Budget 2025 marks a decisive step forward in strengthening urban infrastructure, manufacturing, and public-private partnerships (PPPs), all of which are critical to India’s long-term economic growth. The establishment of a three-year pipeline of PPP projects, along with ₹1.5 lakh crore in interest-free loans for state-led infrastructure development, signals the government's commitment to sustained private sector participation in nation-building.
With urbanization on the rise, the focus on modernizing cities and enhancing infrastructure resilience is more important than ever. However, for these investments to create a lasting impact, integrating energy efficiency, smart building solutions, and climate-conscious urban planning into large-scale projects is essential. The ₹1,500 crore allocation to solar grid development reinforces India’s commitment to green energy, and ensures that India’s economic growth is realised in alignment with our sustainability goals, and rendered future proof.
The government’s emphasis on strengthening rural infrastructure and promoting vocational skilling, will enable industries to flourish beyond urban centers, creating balanced, regional growth. Furthermore, The National Manufacturing Mission is a game-changer for India’s self-reliance, focusing on clean-tech manufacturing and bolstering industrial growth. This, combined with the expansion of aviation infrastructure, ensures that India is poised for greater global integration.
As India moves towards a sustainable and connected future, the key will lie in seamless implementation. At Johnson Controls India, we are committed to working alongside stakeholders to drive forward-looking, sustainable infrastructure that powers India’s growth story.”
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Feb 01, 2025 16:39 IST
Welcoming the PLI Scheme Expansion
Mr. Pankaj Panjwani, CEO and Founder, KeenSemi said:
"The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a defining moment for India's semiconductor ambitions.The expanded PLI scheme of ₹6,200 crores and dedicated R&D fund send a clear signal —India is not just assembling but aiming to lead in design and fabrication of complex systems and chips. However, success hinges on execution of these schemes and lowering barrier for industry to utilize these incentives and schemes.At KeenSemi, we see this as an opportunity to bridge the gap between India's Indigenous requirements and skills needed to achieve them. We are ready to contribute, collaborate and deepen our role in India’s semiconductor value chain.Global competitiveness will require not just financial incentives but also infrastructure readiness, faster approvals, and a seamless supply chain. This budget sets the right intent—what follows next will determine India's strong trajectory in the global semiconductor supremacy race."