Page 10 - Budget

Initiatives to promote healthcare R&D is missing in budget: Dr KM Cherian

Lagging behind in biosciences is not good for social security and strategic national security

It is a pro-manufacturing budget: Samay Kohli

Niche sectors such as robotics, will benefit hugely from skill development programs

A balanced, growth-oriented & forward-looking budget: Rohan Gupta

Some steps to cover recycling cost of end-of-life product would have helped e-waste recycling sector

Budget was on expected lines: Arun Ganapathy

The fact that impact of demonetisation will not spill over to the next year augur well for industry

Budget aims to achieve 'sustainable energy for all' goal: Anil Chaudhry

However, this will require investments in grid management and digitisation of the grid

Reduction of custom duty on petroleum is a good move: Nikunj Dhanuka

More spends on the infrastructure & agriculture will put India on the growth path in the future

Budget offers huge scope to build a sustainable growth: KE Ranganathan

Focus on infrastructure is bound to channel lot of growth opportunities for downstream industries

Aadhaar-linked health cards is a welcome step: Dr Prathap C Reddy

Harmonisation of rules for medical devices will have a positive impact for healthcare sector

Govt to set up dairy development fund with corpus of Rs 8,000 cr

Assistance of up to Rs 75 lakhs to be provided to every e-NAM (National Agricultural Market)

Budget increases incentives to make India a global hub for electronics

Government aims to take strategic crude oil reserve capacity to 15.33 MMT with two new facilities

Budget raises capital outlay for Railways to Rs 1.31 lakh crore

For passenger safety, a fund to be created with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh cr over a period of 5 years

Budget reduces customs & excise duties for renewable energy sector

It proposes zero customs and excise duties on certain items related to cashless transaction devices

Govt to formulate new rules for regulating medical devices

It will amend Drugs & Cosmetics Rules to ensure availability of low-cost drugs & promote generics

Budget emphasises on vocational skill development programme

Announces special scheme for leather & footwear industries for creating employment

Rationalise duties to boost investment in chemical industry: Sudhir Shenoy

More clarity in IPR regulations would benefit the industry & encourage R&D activities in India

Back Indian textile industry to double productivity by 2030

Financial packages provided to industry have to be output based, reviewed on multiple key indicators

Incentivise R&D for growth of specialty chemicals sector: Dr Deepak Parikh

Budget should offer credits to chemical producers who demonstrate exemplary corporate citizenship

Remove anomaly of inverted duty structure: Dr Raghupati Singhania

Tyre industry looks forward to announcements that will create a level-playing field Indian players

Budget should consider special package for textile industry

TUFS must be extended for another 5 years to enable companies to avail maximum benefit

Efficient cold chain network critical for fostering agricultural growth

Regional innovation is a must to transform horticulture, which can generate more income for farmers