BUDGET-REAX

Home Minister Amit Shah: Today's #BudgetForNewIndia sets the stage for fulfilling our collective dreams of water for every citizen, ensuring electricity connectivity across India and boosting manufacturing especially in sunrise sectors. The Budget will enable India to become a more vibrant start-up hub.

Transport and MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari:

The promotion of electric vehicles and allied infrastructure is set to transform the economy and logistics sector. It is one of the biggest steps to curb pollution and move towards sustainable development.

Biocon Chairman Kiran Majumdar-Shaw: As a businesswoman, I can't help but burst with pride to see a woman FM deliver such a confidence-boosting budget 2019, Kiran Majumdar-Shaw tweeted.

Confederation of Indian Industry:

CII appreciates the government's move to bring all companies having a turnover up to Rs 400 crores under 25 per cent tax-net in the Budget.

Assocham: The government's focus on infrastructure is indeed welcome and investment to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore over the next 5 years will revitalise the economy.