Government needs to create few word-class hubs for defence & aerospace on a faster time scale
Bring surface transport, warehousing & shipping under one umbrella for faster decision-making
State specific solar/wind policy should simplify the procedures to obtain regulatory approvals
FM should consider zero import duty on capital goods & raw materials used for new technologies
While anti-dumping duties protect steel industry, alloy steel makers are still exposed to dumping
It should motivate SMEs, which in turn will help Make in India campaign & in employment generation
The industry is highly taxed with three-tier tax structure applied at centre, state & local levels
Naidu committee wants MDRs waived for Aadhaar-based systems
It should provide support to car infotainment sector for new investing in technology & manpower
Tax reduction on lab chemicals will have a much more visible effect on the healthcare sector
Continue excise exemption till a new national biofuels policy, mandating green fuel usage, is framed
It will enhance quality of seeds & also play a major role in enabling an 'ever-green revolution'
Budget should set up a fund to increase automation absorption especially for SMEs in manufacturing
Basic customs duty on appliances & consumer electronic should be raised to 20% to discourage imports
It should set the ball rolling for industry & society to work towards combating climate change
Need of the hour for the budget makers is to keep their cool & keep the country's interest paramount
Expedite the ambitious Green Energy Corridor programme to fortify renewable energy infrastructure
Post-demonetisation, budget should offer pro-industry policies to bring back the growth momentum
Govt should create a technology-based healthcare sector to tackle threats from various diseases
Take steps to resolve this, otherwise it will have long-term impact on 'Make in India' policy