Union Budget 2026: Economists Eye Jobs, Agri, MSMEs, Green Economy for Sustainable Growth
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News18•31-01-2026, 10:45
Union Budget 2026: Economists Eye Jobs, Agri, MSMEs, Green Economy for Sustainable Growth
- •Economists expect Union Budget 2026 to prioritize job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing, and digital transformation.
- •Osmania University Professor Satish Raikindi highlighted potential focus areas including defense, infrastructure (railways), MSMEs, rural development, and the green economy.
- •Professor M Ramulu emphasized the need to shift investments from capital-intensive industries to startups, small-scale, and area-based industries for balanced growth.
- •Ramulu also called for better identification of truly needy beneficiaries for welfare schemes and a horizontal approach to GST by reducing tax rates.
- •Concerns were raised about investment concentration in metropolitan areas, leading to environmental issues, and the declining government sector's role.
Why It Matters: Economists anticipate Union Budget 2026 will focus on job creation, agriculture, MSMEs, and green economy for inclusive growth.
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