India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, praised the Union Budget for its comprehensive approach to various sectors, emphasizing technology and services. Goyal, during a meeting at the NSE, highlighted the Budget’s role in accelerating economic growth towards a ‘Future Ready Bharat.’ He expressed satisfaction with investors’ positive response to the Budget, citing their enthusiasm for growth opportunities and innovative suggestions.
Goyal underscored the government’s commitment to long-term growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He described the Budget as a strategic roadmap to enhance India’s global competitiveness through modern technologies, benefiting consumers and strengthening global value chains. The minister reiterated the government’s focus on facilitating business growth, promoting honesty, enhancing competitiveness, and attracting investments to make India a preferred destination for manufacturing.
The Union Budget for 2026–27 prioritizes long-term goals by increasing capital expenditure and enhancing the expenditure mix. Emphasizing reforms, ease of doing business, and inclusive growth, the Budget aims to bolster the manufacturing and services sectors, laying the foundation for sustained economic expansion.
