 "My Budget: Prasoon Joshi")
What is the most striking feature of the Budget?
This is a growth-oriented Budget. It is a statement of intent that has realistically touched upon many important sectors.
The thrust on infrastructure, agriculture and manufacturing and rationalisation of duties on input costs is welcome.
It reflects that the government has a credible economic and social vision.
What could have been better?
There will always be more to ask for in terms of income tax and requirements for specific industries. But we need to see if we are moving progressively in the direction of economic revival.
This is a growth-oriented Budget. It is a statement of intent that has realistically touched upon many important sectors.
The thrust on infrastructure, agriculture and manufacturing and rationalisation of duties on input costs is welcome.
It reflects that the government has a credible economic and social vision.
What could have been better?
There will always be more to ask for in terms of income tax and requirements for specific industries. But we need to see if we are moving progressively in the direction of economic revival.
Prasoon Joshi
Lyricist, CEO & chairman, McCann
India and South Asia
Lyricist, CEO & chairman, McCann
India and South Asia
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%