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Union Budget 2016-17

Corporate Reactions

'Good budget, but should have focused more on growth'

Sudesh Menon

The government has done a good thing by prioritising fiscal prudence over aggressive growth. The decision to peg deficit at 3.5 per cent especially amidst global volatility and our own banks not in great shape is a good one.

India Inc on Budget: Gautam Ghosh, Sandboxglobal

It's pro poor, social, farm & infrastructure sector. Not populist but very long term deep routed reforms. Need to wait and see the implementation!

Budget 2016: Below expectations, but with some major positives

To give him due credit, the Finance Minister has definitely made a concerted attempt to manage expectations with a balanced budget.

"Budget balances social obligations with economic realities in a difficult global environment"

The Finance Minister has done well by recognising the importance of a healthy population.

Decoding the Budget 2016

Reinforcing the credibility of GOI's medium term fiscal targeting framework, is a positive step by the government in the Budget 2016.

'Reasonable budget overall, but some disappointments too'

Infra and Agri are the two key sectors that are beneficiaries of Budget 2016.

Budget good for start-ups but more could have been done: Askmepay

Even after these measures, start-ups will still have to grapple with funding pangs.