Special Report
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Budget 2015 lukewarm to the green energy sector
Modi's optimism for renewable energy comes to nought as Jaitley's Budget offers no definite roadmap
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Why the FM is right in slowing the pace of fiscal consolidation
Lack of investments has affected economic growth. There's an urgent need for public investments to keep the cycle going
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All eyes on Arun Jaitley's balancing act
Reviving investment cycle is key, but fiscal consolidation path will be watched
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Forbes India-BMR pre-budget poll: What Indian CEOs want
What are industry leaders hoping the Modi government will address in its first full-fledged Budget? The Forbes India-BMR Pre-Budget CEO Poll has some answers
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Kumar Mangalam Birla: Seeking a truly transformative budget
The single biggest imperative for the government is to get growth back to a higher orbit
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Vijay Govindarajan: We need big, bold ideas
This is a make-or-break budget for India. Game-changing innovations to boost the economy are the need of the hour
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Rana Kapoor: Seize the economic tailwinds
The end of the commodity super-cycle and the onset of monetary policy easing have given the government a great opportunity to turn India into a powerhouse
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Rajiv Memani: Government must stimulate demand and reignite investment
Even as the government introduces measures to stimulate investment, steps towards inclusive growth and equity in society cannot be ignored
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Mallika Srinivasan: A brilliant opportunity to overtake China
A reform-oriented budget should give agriculture the boost to contribute more to a rising GDP
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K Ganesh: The budget needs to recognise startups as national assets
The contours of the Indian economy are changing and it is time the government takes note of the transformation: Startups are national assets and need serious enabling
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Sanjaya Baru: The second coming of minister Jaitley
For a multitude of reasons, the FM's first budgetary exercise fell below expectations. But given a clearer vision and a better team, there is hope that his second will prove to be a milestone for the Indian economy