Ms. Indu Kansal, Co-Founder, Crack Academy
The education sector has high hopes from the upcoming budget. Increased focus on skill development, research, and innovation is crucial to address future workforce demands. We expect more investments in digital education, rural connectivity, and infrastructure upgrades for tier 2 and 3 cities. Additionally, introducing tax benefits for education expenses would ease the financial burden on students and families. These measures can ensure a more inclusive, equitable, and future-ready education system.
Mr. Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio India on the expectations of the Indian Union Budget 2025-2026:
"The retail sector has immense potential to drive India's growth and employment. To harness this, we urge the government to boost consumer demand by reducing individual income tax and interest rates.
The apparel and lifestyle retail segment, impacted by subdued demand over the last 12-18 months and inflation, would greatly benefit from retaining the current GST slabs, especially for products priced at ₹1,000 and above.
We also anticipate the swift implementation of a National Retail Policy to streamline operations and foster long-term growth. These measures will enable the retail sector to contribute meaningfully to economic progress and job creation across the country."