Talking Head
As CMD of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), I am greatly encouraged by the Union Budget 2026-27, presented as a Yuva Shakti-driven blueprint for Viksit Bharat. This forward-looking budget balances economic growth with inclusion through its three 'Kartavya' pillars: accelerating sustainable development, fulfilling people's aspirations, and ensuring Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. Several announcements resonate strongly with IRFC's mission.
Manoj Kumar Dubey, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation
The Union Budget charts a strong roadmap to Vision 2047, positioning tourism, mobility, and human capital as engines of long-term growth. By recognising tourism as a catalyst for jobs, foreign exchange, and regional development, the government is building a more competitive and resilient travel ecosystem. The emphasis on capacity building is encouraging with measures towards infrastructure development, skill enhancement, and institutional support that will strengthen service quality, destination readiness, and ease of doing business.
Zubin Karkaria, CEO of VFS Global
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) welcomes the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and commends the Government for a pragmatic and forward-looking budget that reinforces India's manufacturing priorities, export competitiveness and technology transition.
Vikrampati Singhania, President, ACMA and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, JK Fenner (India) Limited
Budget's strong focus on infrastructural development, with addition of Rs 1 lakh crore in capex, is a step in right direction developing the country's evolving mobility ecosystem. Better highways and improved intercity connectivity have historically driven luxury car demand in India. The fiscal prudence reflected in the 4.3% deficit target, combined with strong focus on exports, sends a strong signal of macroeconomic stability, which may lead to a less volatile currency. Overall, the emphasis of the budget is on strengthening ease of doing business, and the deferral of customs duty payments up to 30 days, can improve cash flow significantly. This budget primarily focuses more on long-term gains, rather than immediate ones."
Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.
