Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of Gujarat held discussions with prominent industrialists post the unveiling of the Gujarat Budget 2026–27 to assess its implications for the state’s business sector. The meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, MLA and BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma, and representatives from various districts who witnessed the budget proceedings, was well-received by industry leaders.
Industrialists expressed gratitude for the direct interaction with the state leadership. Chintan Thakar noted the significant 26% rise in budget allocation for businesses and industries, highlighting the achievement of nearly 50% urbanization and the pivotal role of industries in development. Jaimin Shah appreciated the opportunity to engage with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and other ministers post-budget, emphasizing its value for industry planning.
Vaibhav Choksi underscored the economic importance of industries, emphasizing their role as the state’s backbone and the subsequent boost to the GDP with the allocation of over Rs 13,000 crore in the budget for MSMEs, textiles, tourism, cultural, and other sectors. The state’s Finance Minister Kanu Desai presented this year’s historic budget of Rs 4.08 lakh crore, with allocations including Rs 1,775 crore for MSME assistance, Rs 1,250 crore for 25 Smart GIDCs, and Rs 50 crore for upgrading 120 mini GIDCs.
Five new industrial estates are slated for tribal districts, and Rs 2,755 crore has been earmarked under the Gujarat Textile Policy, among other initiatives. The establishment of a Gujarat State Export Promotion Council to bolster exports and enhance competitiveness was also announced. Industry leaders scrutinized provisions related to textiles, GIDCs, sports, agro-industries, and storage technologies during the discussions, offering feedback on the budget and engaging in detailed conversations on future planning and sectoral development.
Chief Minister Patel stressed that the budget aims to bolster businesses and drive economic growth throughout the state, with a focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, MSMEs, and exports to foster sustainable development, generate employment, and elevate Gujarat’s contribution to the national GDP.
