The Budget Round Table 2025 featured discussions on India's economy, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that fundamentals remain strong and dismissing concerns of a structural slowdown.
The article from Afaqs discusses the key insights from the Business Today Budget Round Table 2025, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari shared their perspectives on India's economic strategy. Sitharaman emphasized the government's focus on infrastructure development, fiscal discipline, and inclusive growth, highlighting the need for sustainable economic policies. Goyal spoke about enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities, promoting exports, and the importance of self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat). Gadkari focused on the transformation in the transport sector, discussing initiatives like electric vehicles, green highways, and logistics efficiency to reduce costs and improve connectivity. The round table provided a comprehensive overview of the government's vision for economic growth, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness.