RC Bhargava to Sanjiv Puri: BS jury welcomes focus on digital infra, growth

Private sector investments will be further facilitated by continued emphasis on infrastructure development and a higher provision for capital expenditure, said R C Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & chairman, Bharti Enterprises

Today’s Budget cements India’s impressive growth trajectory. From a digital standpoint, the decision to set up centres of excellence; labs; and skilling units on artificial intelligence; 5G and futuristic technologies respectively is a prescient move. Increase of outlays to Rs 10 trillion on capital investment in infrastructure will foreseeably have positive ripple effects across India Inc.; and will contribute to additional employment generation. The consistent move to simplify compliances will undoubtedly aid our efforts to develop India as a manufacturing hub and attract more investments, ensuring we reach our target of becoming