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Budget aligned towards a self-reliant $5 trn economy by 2027: Flipkart CEO

Krishnamurthy said the focus on MSMEs, infrastructure development, and personal tax announcements pave the way for increased consumer affordability and consumption

Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart
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Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru
The 2023 Budget is forward-looking, inclusive, and empowering according to various technology and startup industry leaders. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the last full Budget of the government before the general elections 2024 on February 1.

Kalyan Krishnamurthy, the chief executive officer of e-commerce giant Flipkart Group said the seven focus areas or ‘Saptarishi’ outlined by the government are aligned with its resolve for a self-reliant $5 trillion economy by 2027. 

“It pays special attention to developing infrastructure, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of middle India, building climate resilience, supporting MSMEs and job creation,” said Krishnamurthy.

He also said that

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