Chandrajit Banerjee

The government's capital expenditure has boosted growth and provided resilience to the Indian economy. Incipient signs of this crowding in private investments are visible

The government has been quick to respond to the slowdown

As per estimate, as much as Rs 10-15 trillion of annual investment in infrastructure over the next five years will be needed to sustain the desired rate of economic growth

India is uniquely positioned to capitalise on global trends in textiles. We have the complete ecosystem from fibre to fashion, both in cotton and synthetics, and an ample workforce. We are also a lead

The budget cares for the customer, environment and the stakeholders, including the Railway PSUs and the Rail employees and, of course, about the economy

India's trade with America is nearing $100 billion, but can grow vastly. The investment story is equally positive

The Budget should invite investors to set up manufacturing facilities on a large scale. Measures to improve the investment climate alone may not be adequate

The Budget, by avoiding big-bang announcements that may or may not have been credible, serves to boost investor confidence. Industry looks forward to further confidence-building measures

Shortages of coal and the shortfall in gas supply from the Krishna Godavari Basin has put a question mark over the future of many power projects