The Union Budget 2025-26, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, adeptly navigates the imperative of addressing immediate economic priorities while charting a path towards India’s long-term aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Staying firm on its commitment to fiscal discipline, the Budget tackles the temporary slowdown in consumption…
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FM focuses on critical growth levers in 2025 budget to drive inclusive development
The Finance Minister, while presenting her eighth consecutive Budget on February 1, 2025, unveiled a range of growth-enhancing measures that will go a long way in realizing India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by supporting inclusive growth and development, while promoting livelihoods and employment. Bold initiatives including the huge income…
The budget will help drive India’s expansion in challenging times
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a strong Union budget for 2025-26. It comes at a time of high uncertainty linked to global events, slowing domestic demand and a challenging fiscal outlook. Not only does it recognize the challenges, but also lays a roadmap for strong, inclusive and sustainable economic…
Growth-oriented, Reform-focused & Fiscally Prudent
The budget comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty and geo-economic fragmentation. In this backdrop, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to deliver a growth-oriented and reform focused budget that kept the economy on a fiscally prudent path. The highlight of this year’s budget was the focus on encouraging consumption…
Budget 2025-26: Growth-oriented budget with focus on consumption and consolidation
Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman presented a holistic, inclusive and development-oriented budget focused on boosting economic growth and generating employment, supported by wide-ranging measures that invest in people, economy, and innovation. This year’s Budget focused on four powerful engines of growth, and introduced reforms for agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports. On the…
Emerging Genetic Technologies: A Catalyst for Modern Economic Transformation
In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, the emergence of advancedgenetic technologies is revolutionizing industries and reshaping the global economy.From healthcare breakthroughs to sustainable energy solutions, innovations such asCRISPR, mRNA vaccines, and synthetic biology are not only addressing pressingglobal challenges but also unlocking unprecedented business opportunities. Thesedevelopments signal a…
UNION BUDGET 2025-26: TAX REFORMS WISHLIST FOR EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
The upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 is set to usher in a new era of tax simplicity in the country’s taxation system, by streamlining tax filing processes, making tax filing easier for citizens, reducing compliance burdens and expanding the tax base. Comprehensive Review of the Income Tax Act In pursuance of…
Insights, Trends, and Transformation of India’s Skill Workforce
As the global demand for talent continues to rise, India is uniquely positioned to meet the world’s workforce needs. India Skills Report 2025: Unlocking Indian Skills For The World, underscores how cross-border talent mobility could add USD 500 billion to the global economy by 2030, with India playing a central…
Tourism in Lakshadweep: Scope and Challenges
Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s call last year to visit Lakshadweep for some adventure was enough to set the wheels in motion for increased tourism in this small island off-coast Indian mainland in the Arabian Sea. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, unspoiled beaches, and rich ecosystem. Lakshadweep has immense…
More Investments, Increased Employment and Wage Growth Expected in 2025: CII Industry Survey
The private sector in India has long been an indicator of the overall economic health of the country. Looking at the trends of investments, employment and growth in wages in the private sector helps understand the economic policies, capex formation, and expected GDP outcomes. The Confederation for Indian Industry (CII),…