Executive Wish List

Updated : Feb 28, 2015

Budget needs to act for both demand and supply sides of financial services: Jayshree Vyas

I would like the see the Budget making allocation for financial inclusion from both the dimensions of demand as well as supply. For "Demand" side, that is, financially excluded population

Updated : Feb 28, 2015

Provide tax holiday for affordable housing, sops for REITs in Budget

One of the most awaited decisions from the Budget session is the Real Estate Regulatory Bill. The bill would bring in transparency into the system.

Updated : Feb 28, 2015

Encourage manufacturing of smart devices in India

We believe India holds great potential, with a number of international brands entering the country and large domestic demand also being there.

Updated : Feb 28, 2015

Remove tax-related uncertainties, take steps to attract investment

The Budget should be conducive to the investors and should help revive the investment cycle.

Updated : Feb 27, 2015

Boost healthcare spending, encourage R&D in Budget 2015-16: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals CMD

The government allocation for health should increase to at least 3 per cent of GDP in the short term and 5 per cent in the medium and long term. It is currently at 1.2 per cent, which is abysmally low.

Updated : Feb 27, 2015

Offer fiscal sops to IT sector, encourage frugal innovation

As we know, the India story for the IT sector hinges on being able to globally deploy India-groomed skills as well as drive frugal innovation in various forms (for which the use of start-ups have now become very popular).

Updated : Feb 27, 2015

Budget needs to simplify taxation structure for e-commerce companies

Like all other players in the industry, we are also looking forward to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Updated : Feb 27, 2015

Budget needs innovative approach to unleash manufacturing potential

This Budget would have to be about decisive action and must give a time-bound roadmap for economic revival.

Updated : Feb 27, 2015

Correct inverted duty structure, raise FDI in defence

FDI in defence can be raised to 74 per cent and the private sector can be provided with a level-playing field (through import duty exemptions) with the defence PSUs.

Updated : Feb 27, 2015

Union Budget 2015-16: Offer incentives for angel investing, scrap Angel Tax, says Rajesh Sawhney

Rajesh Sawhney, Founder at Global Super Angels lists out the key points Budget 2015-16 should focus on.

Updated : Feb 26, 2015

Five points tech start-ups expect Union Budget to focus on

Shivakumar Ganesan, founder, Exotel lists various points the finance minister should list in the Budget.

Updated : Feb 25, 2015

Union Budget 2015-16: Higher tax breaks needed to boost housing

Given the fact that about half the population in metro cities lives in rented accommodation, there is an urgent need to create a buffer of rental homes till the government is able to provide housing to all.

Updated : Feb 25, 2015

Budget should give impetus to infrastructure, smart cities: Shishir Baijal

It is necessary to give impetus to the infrastructure sector. The government is expected to lay down a holistic plan for the entire infrastructure sector, with a specific map to take the '100 smart cities' project forward with commensurate Budget allocation.

Updated : Feb 24, 2015