Monday, February 03, 2025 | Virtual
USISPF hosted an engaging and insightful Virtual Post-Budget Interaction and Analysis Session in collaboration with PWC India, featuring some of the most distinguished voices in the industry.
The discussion brought together experts to analyze the key budgetary announcements, and their implications for businesses and the economy. Our esteemed panel included:
- Tarun Bajaj – Former Secretary, Government of India & Chairperson, US-India Tax Forum
- Pranjul Bhandari– MD, Chief India & ASEAN Economist, HSBC
- Dharmakirti Joshi – Chief Economist, Crisil
- Radhika R., Senior Economist, Executive Director, Economics & Strategy Research at DBS Bank Singapore;
- Malachy Nugent – VP, Financial Services & Head of Research, USISPF
- The session was masterfully moderated by Sanjay Tolia, Partner at PWC India
The discussion covered a wide range of themes, including fiscal policies and their macroeconomic implications, the role of private capital expenditure in driving growth, and the government’s focus on strengthening key economic engines such as manufacturing, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Experts also examined how supply-side interventions—such as improvements in logistics, supply chain resilience, and production-linked incentives (PLI)—can create a sustained demand push. A major highlight was the emphasis on employment generation and skilling initiatives, ensuring that India’s workforce is prepared for the demands of an evolving economy. The session also delved into how targeted policy interventions and regulatory reforms can boost investor confidence and unlock new opportunities for businesses. A big thank you to our speakers and attendees for making this an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.
