Vapi’s factories hum with anticipation for the Union Budget, a potential savior amid Trump tariff turbulence. This Gujarat gem, with its 10,000+ industries in chemicals, pharma, paper, and engineering, anchors significant export revenues but now battles uncertainty.
Trade barriers have crimped operations, making fiscal interventions critical for MSMEs. Leaders foresee policies that invigorate exports and align with visions of self-reliant, developed India by 2047.
Satish Patel, Vapi Industrial Association President, demands robust export promotion. ‘Vapi thrives on SMEs; we need a budget that bolsters them against global tariffs,’ he asserted.
Prakash Bhadra of the pharma-chemical space regrets the R&D rebate cuts. ‘200% deductions fueled growth; their return, alongside AI support and MSME subsidies, is essential to rival China and tariffs,’ he urged.
Pharma’s global stature amplifies Vapi’s expectations for a Pharmaceuticals Department, easing GST and enabling one-window trade. Kamal Vashi envisioned expanded exports through dedicated representation.
Reforms in policies promise to simplify business, attracting investments. Vapi’s budget hopes encapsulate a broader narrative: empowering industries to navigate trade wars and emerge stronger.