The Union Budget for 2025-26 reaffirms India’s commitment to clean technology manufacturing with particular focus on building India’s own ecosystem for solar PV cells, EV batteries, electrolyzers, grid scale storage, and wind turbines. While we will need to wait for the details of this announcement, it is evident that the government wants to significantly reduce […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President- Greater India and MD & CEO of Schneider Electric – EQ
The Union Budget 2025 marks a pivotal moment for India, laying the foundation for a truly ‘Viksit Bharat.’ The National Manufacturing Mission, focused on cleantech and ‘Make in India for the World,’ holds immense potential to transform our manufacturing landscape. The budget also recognizes the critical role of agriculture in India’s growth story. Initiatives like […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Bikesh Ogra, MD&CEO of Jakson Green – EQ
It seems that the budget was favorable to the clean energy sector.Make in India mission will establish India as a global renewable energy hub by reducing import dependence, creating jobs. Crucially, the budget emphasizes power sector reforms, incentivizing states to modernise distribution and transmission infrastructure i.e essential for seamlessly integrating RE sources into the grid […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon – EQ
The Government budget seems to be a significant step towards achieving India’s ambitious energy goals. By strengthening Aatmanirbhar Bharat across manufacturing and agriculture, with a focus on clean tech, wind, solar, EV, and battery storage, the budget aims to accelerate self-reliance in wind and solar manufacturing. The National Manufacturing Mission’s targeted support for all renewable […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Amit Sharma, General Partner of Cactus Partners – EQ
The establishment of a new Fund of Funds (FoF) with an additional ₹10,000 crore and an expanded scope is a welcome move. The initial ₹10,000 crore FoF, managed by SIDBI—of which Cactus Partners has also been a beneficiary—has been a major catalyst for India’s startup ecosystem, significantly contributing to its vibrancy by helping mobilize ₹91,000 […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Anupam Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of MiniMines Cleantech Solutions – EQ
The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a transformative step toward a cleaner, greener future, and for companies like MiniMines, it presents a wealth of opportunities. With the government’s strong push for clean energy, the demand for critical materials such as lithium-ion is set to rise. The Finance Minister’s proposal to provide a full exemption of Basic […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Naresh Mansukhani, CEO of Juniper Green Energy – EQ
The Union Budget 2025-26 provides a comprehensive roadmap for India’s transition to a sustainable energy future, with a clear focus on expanding clean energy capacity. The ambitious target of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030, coupled with significant support for solar and wind energy, is a much-needed push for the sector. The government’s […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Sameer Gupta, Chairman of Jakson Group – EQ
The recent budgetary focus on escalating infrastructure investment, particularly through the allotment of ₹1.5 lakh crore for state capital expenditure, underscores a strategic move towards strengthening India’s core sectors. The commitment of ₹10 lakh crore for new projects under the Asset Monetization Plan 2025-30 promises significant enhancements in energy and infrastructure capabilities. Additionally, the emphasis […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. Shardul Fadnavis, Partner & Utility Transformation Leader, PwC India – EQ
Increase in allocation for solar, green hydrogen mission and the aim to generate 100GW through nuclear by 2047 sets us up for a balanced mix of clean energy in the coming years as we continue to cater to our growing electricity demand. Also, the setting up of the National Manufacturing Mission for cleantech will encourage […]
Union Budget 2025 Quote | Mr. D. V. Manjunatha, Managing Director, Emmvee Group – EQ
The Union Budget 2025-26 sets a progressive and growth-oriented roadmap, reinforcing India’s commitment to economic strength, sustainability, and innovation. With a clear focus on research and development in advanced solar technologies, this budget signals India’s intent to lead the global solar industry. Investments in innovation, coupled with infrastructure expansion and Viability Gap Funding, will accelerate […]