Ms. Eshita Surana Poddar & Ms. Priyanka Surana Bardia, Directors, Aakash Aath 

“The 2023 Budget presented by the Union Government is Youth Centric and is wholeheartedly committed to making India a self-reliant and an environment-friendly country. Rendering recognition and economic assistance to the traditional artisans and craftsmen of India will undoubtedly contribute towards inclusive development. Post the phase of a prolonged pandemic, the Central Government’s special emphasis on accelerating the influence of high-level Artificial Intelligence in all the important areas is a radical approach. It is going to involve minimum resource utilization with a fast, maximum, and effective output. Lastly, the lowering of income tax rates provided would significantly benefit the people at large.”

Mr. Nandan Mall, Chairman & Managing Director, Hulladek Recycling Pvt Ltd

“I am very happy to see the focus on the solid waste management treatment and processing facility. I am also happy to know about the initiatives taken in the waste 2 energy sector”.

Prof Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co-Chairperson, Techno India Group

The Union Budget should also provide assistance to all the private schools to implement NEP-2020 for extensive training and orientation to the teachers in line with NCF 2022 ( Foundational) and  NCF for Other Classes up to XII. I feel that the government should also focus on running skill education successfully by the Pvt Schools to support Resource utilization and employability skills.

Mr. Tushar Choudhury Founder & CEO, Motovolt Mobility Pvt. Ltd

The Union Budget for 2023-2024 has a strong focus on green growth and sustainability. The “Green Growth” priority sector is a step towards India’s resolve to achieve Net Zero by 2070. The government has granted infrastructure status to the EV sector, paving the way for easier access to credit for companies making EV components. This will reduce production costs and help expand India’s manufacturing capabilities in this sector. The scheme announced to scrap old vehicles and replace the old polluting vehicles will encourage more people to switch over from petrol/diesel cars to electric ones. The Indian Government is committed to introducing green mobility solutions such as e-rickshaws, e-bicycles, and other clean energy transport systems in cities across the country with an emphasis on green growth with a focus on green fuel. We are delighted to see such initiatives included in the Union Budget 2023.

Mr. Nakul Himatsingka, Managing Director, Ideal Group

It is an excellent budget that will boost the economy and give more in hands of the salaried. The increase in the allocation for the PMAY scheme is also a welcome move that should help further strengthen the affordable housing sector.

Mr. Meghdut RoyChowdhury, Founder Offbeat & The Biryani Canteen 

The 2023 Union Budget has been applauded for its focus on hospitality, education, and innovation. It is a much-needed step to help the country move forward in terms of economic growth.

The budget has allocated funds for the hospitality industry which will help create more jobs and boost the economy. Similarly, it has also provided funds for education reforms that will improve access to quality education across India. Moreover, it has also encouraged innovation by providing incentives to startups and entrepreneurs.

Overall, this budget is a welcome step in the right direction and will be beneficial to all sections of society in the long run.

The 2023 Union Budget is a welcome move for the hospitality and education sectors. It has provided a much-needed boost to innovation in these industries, which will help create jobs and attract more investments. With increased spending on research and development, we can expect to see new technologies being developed that will improve the quality of life for many people. Furthermore, the budget has also allocated funds for improving access to quality education and providing better job opportunities in the hospitality sector. All in all, this budget is a great step forward toward achieving a brighter future for India.

Mr. Abishek Bhardwaj, Chief Marketing Officer, Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

In the current budget, the Government has given a special focus on infrastructure development. The creation of the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF), the proceeds of which will be used to create urban infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, will boost the real estate sector. The outlay for PM Awas Yojana in which affordable housing will be provided to the urban poor has been hiked by 66 percent which will amplify the scope of the industry. The increase in the Income Tax exemption limit will leave more disposable income in the hand of the potential home buyer. On a whole, it is a people-friendly budget.

Mr. Arya Sumant, Managing Director, Eden Realty

We welcome the Union Budget 2023, it is both futuristic and inclusive. While no direct benefit has been provided to the real estate sector we believe the revised income tax rates and slabs will generate more disposable income for investment and purchase of the residential property. Although the additional fund has been allocated to PM Awas yojana but many other demands of the real estate sector to boost the sale and development of affordable housing have not been considered.

Ms. Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council

“The Union Budget 2023 focuses on education and skilling as key growth drivers for inclusive development; this is being addressed not only through the deployment of R&D and tech but crucially through teacher recruitment and training, and increased access to books and material to all corners of the country through the National Digital Library. Foundational literacy and access to education provided through skilled teachers have been highlighted as a priority in the NEP 2020, for India to effectively prepare its growing young population for the future. We are confident that these developments will accelerate the implementation of the NEP 2020, and we remain committed to partnering with the government and education sector in India to enable young Indians.”

Mr. Debasish Dhar Group Vice President, Business Development, ILS Hospitals (GPT Healthcare Limited)

An overall good budget for the common man. Wish its benefits in the long run. Good to know about the thrust on medical education, research, and education, but there should have been deserved attention towards healthcare & health insurance including lowering taxes/GST, which was missed.

Mr. Rishi Jain, Managing Director, Jain Group

“Today’s national budget presentation showcases a positive approach towards the growth and development of India.

The budget has been structured with a focus on rationalization and reforms, nothing surprising or Big Bang announcements are there, Rather, a careful calibration of a larger master plan seems to be in motion. Sustainable progress after all is more important than sporadic big reforms that shake the financial infrastructure of the country.

The emphasis on taking on-ground feedback into consideration is commendable. MSME payment recovery and added priority to PMAY and 2nd house direct tax announcements are the largest announcements of this budget for the housing industry.

The budget caters to the common housing needs of the people and addresses their concerns effectively. The financial boost given to the real estate and infrastructure sector will significantly contribute to the overall development of the country and provide ample opportunities for growth and job creation.

Overall, this budget can be considered a well-planned and thoughtfully calibrated step towards a brighter future for India.”

Mr. Vinod Gupta, Managing Director, Dollar Industries Limited

It is heartening that Budget 2023 is a significant step towards making India one of the top economies of the world with trust in overall digitalization and enhanced use of artificial intelligence. I welcome the relief to MSMEs which assures a boost to manufacturing and infrastructure development.