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Below the Quote on Pre-budget 2025 for the logistics sector by Mr. Ketan Kulkarni - Managing Director - Gati Express and Supply Chain Limited

"Aligned with India’s ambitious vision of becoming a $7 trillion economy by 2030, Budget 2025 must prioritise rapid infrastructure development to enable the logistics and transportation sector to realise its full potential as a catalyst for economic progress and sustainable growth.

We hope Budget 2025 will reflect the government’s commitment to continuity in reforms, stable decision-making, and progressive policies. Such measures can unlock industry potential by promoting breakthrough technological innovations, empowering start-ups to adapt to an evolving landscape, and bolstering the sector's competitiveness and resilience.

The industry anticipates bold initiatives aimed at improving last-mile connectivity and transformative reforms to strengthen the logistics and transportation ecosystem. A key expectation is the incentivisation of EV charging infrastructure, which is critical to driving sustainability through greater adoption of electric vehicles in logistics operations.

Furthermore, the budget presents an opportunity to enhance the ease of doing business through initiatives like ‘Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0’ and accelerating digitalisation efforts to optimise regulatory processes. Increasing the collateral-free Mudra loan limit and establishing dedicated e-commerce export hubs would also be significant in fostering the growth of MSMEs, a crucial driver of India’s economy.

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