As February 1 nears for Budget 2026-27, India’s pulse quickens. Real estate impacting daily lives, jittery stocks, vital MSMEs, aging population, and women entrepreneurs share expert visions for fiscal lifelines.
Govind Agarwal, Eastern Bihar Industries chief, underscores housing’s GDP 7% slice and job engine status. Update affordable tag from Rs 45 lakh to Rs 75 lakh. Unlock GST credits for inputs to trim costs, pair with rate reductions and loan tax perks for middle-class dreams.
CA Pradeep Jhunjhunwala pushes mass benefits: fatten senior tax shields on TDS, exemptions. Real estate relief to Rs 1 crore, LTCG cap to Rs 5 lakh. Spotlight local heroes—Bhagalpur textiles, weavers, agri-firms, tourism.
Tax ace Sanjay Sakl flags US-driven tariff storms battering shares after conflict ripples. LTCG tax escalation to 12.5% eroded trust; slashing it would magnetize funds, end the bleed.
Priya Soni, women trailblazer, welcomes progress but urges hyper-local outreach with visuals and drives. Inflate aid for mothers, nutrition amid price rises. Empower via funding plus sales channels, women bazaars to multiply successes.
Experts converge on a visionary budget: easing homes, rallying markets, uplifting half the nation—charting India’s equitable growth path.