Union Budget 2026: Amitabh Kant praises Nirmala Sitharaman for her focus on reducing the country's fiscal deficit

Amitabh Kant lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for fiscal discipline in Budget 2026-27, noting a reduced fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP alongside increased capital expenditure. DP World highlighted the Rs 10,000 crore allocation for domestic container manufacturing, while Alstom praised the seven new high-speed rail corridors for boosting mobility and the economy.