Interim Budget Reaction: Man Industries

2 Feb 2024 , 10:18 AM

‘The budget aligns with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’, that of creating a prosperous nation in harmony with mother nature. We see the emphasis on modern infrastructure, including metro rail network and NaMo Bharat, as a significant catalyst for urban and industrial transformation. It is commendable to see the government’s strategy to triple capital expenditure, fostering robust economic growth and job creation. The 11.1 percent increase in next year’s outlay to 11,11,111 crore, constituting 3.4 percent of the GDP, reflects a visionary approach. The focus on building infrastructure aligns seamlessly with the government’s vision for a resilient and prosperous India.

Very importantly, the provision of viability gap funding for offshore wind energy, establishment of coal gasification and liquefaction capacity, and the phased mandatory blending of compressed biogas in CNG and PNG, are welcome steps towards India’s commitment to achieving ‘net-zero’ by 2070. These will lead to reduced imports and boost self-reliance, a very welcome approach to our sustainability goals.

The strategic economic railway corridor programs are bound to boost the energy, mineral, and cement corridors, ports connectivity, and enhanced and smoother traffic. These initiatives will undoubtedly propel infrastructural development and growth.’