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...

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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NEED TO SUSTAIN GROWTH, SPUR PVT INVESTMENTS

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

CUSTOMS REFORMS REQUIRED AMID US TARIFFS

DIRECT TAX REFORMS DONE, A FEW MORE STEPS NEEDED

NET MOP-UP RISES BUT HIGHER BUOYANCY REQUIRED

TAX BUOYANCY

CENTRE’S CAPEX REMAINS A KEY GROWTH DRIVER

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