India’s upcoming Union Budget, due Sunday from FM Nirmala Sitharaman, has sectors lining up their asks. Leading the chorus, experts stress agriculture, warehousing, and food processing as priority areas. Economist Manoranjan Sharma pointed out the sector’s 17% GDP share and employment for 48% of Indians, making it indispensable for equitable progress.
Thursday’s Economic Survey painted a bright picture with a 7% growth outlook, underscoring economic strength. Sharma linked this to smart policy moves like the India-EU FTA, a boon amid US tariffs squeezing 17% of exports. PM Modi called it a transformative step for market expansion and jobs.
The PMO’s X post featured Minister Piyush Goyal’s commentary on the ‘historic’ deal, dedicated to a developed India. Goyal slammed UPA’s flawed pacts for excessive concessions, positioning the new FTA as a win-win that empowers key industries under Modi’s strategic helm.
This agreement promises to invigorate trade, create opportunities, and drive prosperity. Budget planners take note: Doubling down on agri-infrastructure isn’t just economic prudence—it’s a pathway to Viksit Bharat, bridging farms to global tables and securing futures for millions.