Budget 2026: As economy holds firm, India Inc urges focus on growth, capex and private investment

As the economy remains resilient despite external headwinds, India Inc. wants the government to maintain its growth focus in the upcoming budget for FY27.

It’s looking to the Centre to pursue further reforms, pledge higher capex, incentivise private investments, boost privatisation and support exporters hit by US tariffs.

ET takes a look at some of the key suggestions by industry for the budget due on February 1.

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NEED TO SUSTAIN GROWTH, SPUR PVT INVESTMENTS

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

CUSTOMS REFORMS REQUIRED AMID US TARIFFS

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DIRECT TAX REFORMS DONE, A FEW MORE STEPS NEEDED

NET MOP-UP RISES BUT HIGHER BUOYANCY REQUIRED

TAX BUOYANCY

CENTRE’S CAPEX REMAINS A KEY GROWTH DRIVER