Budget 2026: As economy holds firm, India Inc urges focus on growth, capex and private investment

Businesses in India are urging the government to prioritize economic growth in the upcoming budget. They are calling for more reforms and increased government spending on infrastructure. Incentives for private investment and privatization are also...

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New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary during the Pre-Budget meeting with State Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories, in New Delhi.
As the economy remains resilient despite external headwinds, India Inc. wants the government to maintain its growth focus in the upcoming budget for FY27.

It’s looking to the Centre to pursue further reforms, pledge higher capex, incentivise private investments, boost privatisation and support exporters hit by US tariffs.

ET takes a look at some of the key suggestions by industry for the budget due on February 1.


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