Voices Before the Budget: Industry Leaders from different fields on What India’s Growth Story Needs Next

As India heads into the Union Budget season 2026 industry leaders are looking beyond headline tax tweaks to signals of how seriously the government intends to back its next phase of growth Industry leaders from different fields have expressed diverse expectations from the budget focusing on sustainable growth and innovation across various sectors They have called on the government with various necessities that could boost the Indian financial sector and in the overall development of the Nation1 Dr Sreedhar Bevara Author Entrepreneur Innovation AdviserAwardwinning leadership author founder of Aayu AI adviser to Goarsquos Innovation Council and Professor of Practice at BITS Pilani Dubai Dr Bevara praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to youth empowerment and thought leadership notes that Indiarsquos growth story is entering a decisive phase where the demographic dividend will either become a national advantage or a missed opportunityWith 6537 of the population under 35 the Union Budget must move beyond intent and invest in scalable and sustainable YouthEmpowerment Preparing this generation is not only about employment but about building a SwasthBharat physically mentally and economically Innovationled education preventive healthcare and support for startups not just to start but to survive scale and solve Indiascale challenges are critical This focus will shape Indiarsquos resilient future2 Bipin Hadvani Founder of Gopal SnacksGopal Snacks The Budget is an opportunity to strengthen Indiarsquos food processing and manufacturing ecosystem Continued support for MSMEs simplified GST structures and easier access to capital would help companies scale Incentives for food processing packaging innovation and supplychain infrastructure including warehousing and logistics can improve competitiveness and reduce costs Measures that boost rural incomes and consumer spending will directly benefit the packaged food sector A stable policy framework that encourages investment innovation and job creation in the FMCG value chain is the need of the hourBipinbhai Vithalbhai Hadvani is the Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Gopal Snacks Indiarsquos largest gathiya manufacturer3 Subh Jha CEO amp CoFounder LegalSalah GlobalSubh Jha believes that the Budget 2026 must cut red tape and fuel innovation to sustain our growth momentum As CEO and CoFounder of LegalSalah Global I urge singlewindow digital clearances for startups green tech incentives and skill programs tied to industry needs This will unleash entrepreneurs and propel us to a 10T economy Indiarsquos Budget 2026 presents a pivotal moment to propel our growth story beyond the 737 mark In the process of building Legal Salah Global Irsquove seen firsthand how regulatory hurdles and funding gaps stifle innovation What we need next is bold simplificationstreamline compliance for MSMEs through digital singlewindow clearances inject targeted incentives for green tech and AIdriven sectors and double down on skill development via publicprivate partnerships This isnrsquot just about spending more itrsquos about creating an ecosystem where entrepreneurs thrive without red tape Done right Budget 2026 could unlock a 10 trillion economy by 2035rdquo Said Subh Jha4 Dr Husain Harianawala BDS MDSProsthodonticsAuthor amp ITI SCHOLAR ImplantologyFounder The Dental BondWith Budget 2026 approaching I believe the focus for healthcare must shift towards strengthening advanced education research and technology adoption In specialised disciplines like implantology clinical excellence is deeply dependent on access to cuttingedge materials digital dentistry tools and globally aligned training Strategic budgetary support for medical research academic collaborations and skillupgradation programs can significantly elevate Indiarsquos healthcare standards Reducing the cost burden on advanced dental technology through targeted policy interventions would also help clinicians deliver predictable longterm outcomes for patients Additionally encouraging domestic development of highquality medical devices and biomaterials can foster selfreliance while maintaining international benchmarks A budget that invests in knowledge innovation and specialised healthcare capabilities will contribute meaningfully to Indiarsquos longterm growth and global credibility in medicine5 Karan Puri AuthorDigital Consultant amp Cofounder of Wordloom eventsKaran Puri says As India prepares for Budget 2026 the conversation must move beyond numbers to nurturing the ecosystems that power modern entrepreneurship From the lens of digital marketing PR and events I see creativity and communication as core drivers of economic momentum The events industry needs rationalised taxation and smoother compliance frameworks to reduce operational strain and unlock largescale experiential platforms Simultaneously policy support for the digital economy especially incentives for marketing innovation content creation and brand exports can position India as a global creative powerhouse Budget reforms today are not merely financial adjustments they are strategic investments in Indiarsquos creative capital Empower this sector and you empower jobs storytelling influence and global competitivenessrdquo6 Shrenik Gandhi Cofounder and CEO White Rivers MediaShrenik Gandhi has built a team of 600 strong independent digital creative powerhouse in just 14 years as a CoFounder of WRM Advertising is the silent engine of growth in a modern economy When brands expand demand rises jobs multiply and confidence travels across markets Todayrsquos industry is powered by data creators platforms and technology not billboards alone The Union Budget should reward innovation encourage digitalfirst storytelling and simplify compliance for agile media businesses Lower friction unlocks faster experimentation smarter investments and global competitiveness In uncertain times advertising stimulates consumption supports MSMEs and strengthens trust between brands and consumers Strategic incentives for martech content exports and skilling can futureproof Indiarsquos creative economy Cut noise back the signal Invest in ideas and the economy will hear itself grow says Shrenik Gandhi7 Yashi Malviya ndash CoFounder of ProBox MediaAs the Union Budget 2026 approaches Yashi Malviya the cofounder of ProBox Media urges the government to recognize the reach and impact of media and communication industry She has a vision to witness a strong creative and communications economy as a core driver of Indiarsquos growth narrative ldquoIn todayrsquos digitalfirst economy storytelling is strategyrdquo she says She further cites that she is hopeful that the Union Budget 2026 backs content creators digital PR firms and youthled media startups with targeted incentives tax benefits and stronger digital infrastructure Think big think us Thatrsquos the growth mantra India needs next ProBox Media known for its 360degree PR solutions and authorfocused campaigns believes that empowering contentdriven ventures can unlock new economic frontiers We work with voices that define our future entrepreneurs authors changemakers Budget 2026 must focus on the ecosystem that amplifies them Malviya cites

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