Post Union-Budget (2025-26) quotes as below:
Dr. Miniya Chatterji - CEO, Sustain Labs Paris
"The Union Budget 2025 marks a good step towards a greener and more self-reliant India. By prioritizing domestic production of solar PV cells, wind turbine generators, and other clean energy technologies under the National Manufacturing Mission to reduce imports, India is moving toward self-reliance and climate resilience. The push towards promoting sustainable farming practices with the aim of reaching around 1.7 crore farmers through Prime Minister Krishi Yojana has the potential to have a big catalytic effect on mitigating India's environmental challenges. Additionally, the identification of MSMEs as an engine for growth can be a boost to employment, especially in the manufacturing sector. Finally, the target of 100GW nuclear energy by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission will further add up to the country's transition to net-zero. The budget for this year lays the groundwork for a more resilient India by promoting sustainable economic growth and self-sufficiency".
Deep Vadodaria - CEO of Nila Spaces
“The Union Budget 2025 presents a strong focus on urban development and real estate growth. The 1 Lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund and the SWAMIH Fund 2 with Rs 15,000 crore will help address infrastructure gaps and provide relief to lakhs of homebuyers. The modified Udaan scheme, expanding to 120 new destinations, will boost connectivity and drive real estate sales by encouraging migration to new areas. A notable point, with the income tax exemption for earnings up to Rs 12 lakhs will also help the working class save more, potentially enabling them to invest in their dream homes. Overall, the budget takes significant steps toward a more connected and financially secure India.”
Mr. Praveen Kakulte – CEO, Powercon Group
"The Budget 2025 marks a crucial turning point in advancing India’s clean energy goals. The strong focus on capacity building through National Centers of Excellence of Skilling across the country is a vital step to equip the nation with the specialized skills and deep domain expertise needed to build advanced power plants and optimize energy extraction. This commitment will play a key role in achieving India’s Clean Power target of 500 GW by 2030 while maintaining cost efficiency. With a clear roadmap in place, this budget sets the stage for India to ‘generate more GWh of energy from every installed GW of power,’ driving not only energy efficiency but also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come. It’s an investment in both the workforce and the future of India’s energy landscape".