Budget 2019 is a breath of fresh air, says Thermax's M S Unnikrishnan

The Finance Minister articulated the vision for the country in the medium term, rather than giving an income versus expenditure account statement, which has been the norm. On that count, it was a good Budget exercise and well-articulated. The finance minister has addressed current issues facing the nation, primarily the banking crisis, though the allocation may be insufficient towards the second half of the year, it is an indication that the government wants to address the issue. Her commitment to support NBFCs is also a good move. There are announcements for rural and urban India, in terms of infrastructure creation