Govt presents clear-headed budget: Uday Shankar, President, FICCI

Commenting on the Union Budget 2021-22, Uday Shankar, President, FICCI said, “Today we saw an outstanding, clearheaded and growth-oriented budget that lays a strong foundation for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The fact that government chose growth over fiscal consolidation is indeed heartening. There is a sharp focus on capital expenditure. The fact that no new taxes have been levied shows government’s recognition of the stress different sections of society have been going through and the need to support them at this critical juncture. It’s heartening the Finance Minister has taken concert steps to improve the Ease of Doing Business and encourage compliance.”