Sai D Prasad, Chairman, CII Telangana says Union Budget 2025 is a Progressive budget & will strengthen Ease of Doing Business further in the country

Sai D Prasad, Chairman, CII Telangana & Executive Director, Bharat Biotech International Ltd. said the Union Budget 2025-26 will accelerate India’s economic growth will strengthen labour intensive economy. He also said that decreasing the tax burden on middle class will increase the consumption, increased expenditure on urban infrastructure will attract more investments. He also termed the budget as agriculture and MSMEs friendly budget and many proposed interventions will give a fillip to entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
 
Anil Epur, Past Chairman, CII Southern Region appreciated the launch of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, which be executed in collaboration with state governments and covering 100 districts. He also said that it is a significant step forward in ensuring the long-term prosperity of our farmers and achieving growth in Agriculture sector. By addressing critical areas such as productivity, crop diversification, storage, irrigation, and credit, the scheme provides a comprehensive solution to the challenges facing Indian farmers today. CII is confident that this initiative will lead to enhanced farmer welfare, stronger rural economies, and a more resilient agricultural sector for India.
 
RS Reddy, Vice Chairman, CII Telangana and MD, Rachamallu Forgings opined that social welfare interventions for gig workers is a good move. Enhanced credit limits, Streamlined Compliance and Regulatory Ease, Capacity Building and Skill Development, Support for exports for MSMEs, are poised to strengthen the ecosystem, make it more competitive and contribute to India's economic growth.
 
Y Harish Chandra Prasad, Past Chairman, CII AP (erstwhile)  & Chairman, Malaxmi Group mentioned that as the world towards a greener, more sustainable future, India’s commitment to driving environmental stewardship and advancing clean technologies is commendable. Strengthening Clean Tech Manufacturing in the sectors such as Solar EV Cells, EV Batteries , Wind Turbines etc will add value. He also mentioned that Nuclear Energy Mission will be zero emissions intervention however more technological developments are required.
 
C Shekar Reddy, Immediate Past Chairman, CII Telangana appreciated the budget allocations for infrastructure sector and hailed the priority given for strengthening Skill development through establishment of CoE on Skills in Artificial Intelligence. He also praised Union Government’s move to 10,000 more seats in medical education and for promoting medical tourism and Heal in India interventions.