Ahead of Budget 2026-27, business leader TV Mohandas Pai said India’s economy is in good shape with growth expected at 7.5 per cent or higher and rising employment. He urged the government to prioritise job creation, expand skill schemes, and incentivise private sector hiring

The chief minister`s remarks came after the Murthys declined to take part in the survey, noting on the pro forma that they do not belong to backward communities