Post Budget Quote : The Union Budget FY23-24 is an extremely progressive and inclusive one with a huge focus on infrastructure and capex growth Says Bhargav Dasgupta, ICICI Lombard
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Below is Post Budget Quote By Mr. Bhargav Dasgupta ICICI Lombard MD and CEO
“The Union Budget FY23-24 is an extremely progressive and inclusive one with a huge focus on infrastructure and capex growth while maintaining the fiscal consolidation path. With fiscal deficit being reduced to 5.9% whilst providing an extremely bullish capex investment of Rs. 10 lac crs (highest ever); will in effect convert revenue expenditure to capital expenditure which has a higher multiplier effect. It will also mean net borrowing by the Govt being lower than anticipated at Rs. 11.8 lac crs and that augurs well for the bond market and the corporate sector as a whole. Moreover with tax relief at an individual level would mean an additional Rs. 35,000 crs available for consumption. Fuelled by ease of doing business related policies and regulations, this will bolster growth especially in the highly regulated financial services space. For a category like general insurance, these macro economic indicators would provide the much-needed thrust for bridging the penetration gap in the country.
There are some pertinent developments that will enable growth for the industry in the longer horizon. The focus on tourism will pave the way for not just generating employment and investments but also travel insurance in the long term. We have always been zealot about capacity and capability building in health arena and Govt setting up nursing colleges is a positive development. Infact I believe the CoE on AI being set up could be a game changer with access to right talent pool in India. On the auto front, the old vehicle and ambulance scrapping policy is a step in the right direction. Overall, the budget this year has been growth oriented while also being fiscally responsible which is laudable.”
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