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The real estate sector sees a renewed push through infrastructure expansion, urban development programs, and policy clarity around housing and land governance. Investments in transport corridors, smart cities, and regional connectivity are expected to unlock new growth zones beyond traditional metros. Industry leaders have shared their reactions below. Bhavik Vora, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat ON REITs: REITs for CPSEs have been under discussion for quite some time, and the proposal has now been highlighted in Budget 2026. While the REIT structure will undoubtedly help CPSEs raise much‑needed capital for long‑term investments, a key near‑term challenge will be determining fair rental…

The automobile sector is reinforced by Budget 2026 through continued investment in road infrastructure, clean mobility, and manufacturing-led growth. Policy clarity around electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and domestic component manufacturing supports long-term transition while protecting industry stability. Here are comments from leading industry stakeholders. Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group: We applaud the Government of India’s Union Budget 2026 presented today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This Budget focuses on enhancing India’s competitiveness in the world, takes meaningful steps towards atmanirbharta and enables a wider participation in the benefits of economic growth. The emphasis on frontier and…

Union Budget 2026-27 – Strategic Implications & Priority Actions for 5 strategic sectors i.e. Startups, Startup investors, MSME’s, universities, and GCC’s+industries focusing on innovation – Suresh Narasimha, Managing Parter, CoCreate Ventures Tracking the Union Budget 2026-27 as it was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2026, the fiscal roadmap underscores India’s shift toward capex-led economic expansion, manufacturing sovereignty, and innovation-driven growth. Key elements of the budget include a ₹53.5 lakh crore outlay, a 4.3 % fiscal deficit target, and a ₹12.2 lakh crore capital expenditure allocation. The government framed this budget around sustained infrastructure build-out, scaling manufacturing…

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), a leading airport services management company in India, has been awarded the Best Ground Services Award at Wings India 2026, one of the country’s most respected aviation industry platforms. The award recognizes AISATS’s sustained performance in delivering high-quality ground handling services while setting benchmarks in operational efficiency, safety, and passenger experience across Indian airports. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Sri Ram Mohan Naidu, underlining AISATS’s position as a trusted partner for domestic and international airlines. The recognition reflects the company’s strong focus on service reliability, process…

BenQ has expanded its MA Series for MacBook users with the launch of MA270UP and MA320UP, premium 4K IPS Nano Gloss monitors designed for accurate Mac-like visuals. The new models offer 4K UHD resolution with enhanced contrast, deeper blacks and vibrant colours. Optimised for macOS, the displays support iDevice Color Sync, M-book Mode and ICCsync for consistent colour across screens. A single USB-C cable delivers video, data and power, enabling a clutter-free setup. “MacBook users today rely on a single device for everything—from focused work and virtual meetings to entertainment and personal projects,” said Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India.…

Tech-enabled insurance distribution platform Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Limited has filed UDRHP-I with SEBI for its proposed IPO. Turtlemint primarily operates in the insurance distribution industry in India. The company’s triadic platform connects customers, insurance advisors and insurers. In 2015, Turtlemint became the first to adopt the point-of-sale person (“PoSP”) distribution model and also has the largest certified PoSP network among the Peer Group as of September 30, 2025 as well as March 31, 2025 (Source: Redseer Report). “PoSP” are those who have completed the IRDAI mandatory certification to distribute insurance products. The company has on boarded a diversified base of…

The Indian economy has proved resilient despite US tariffs Despite much higher-than-expected US import tariffs, the Indian economy has proved much more resilient than expected, expanding by 8.2% in year-on-year terms in the July–September quarter, aided by robust consumer spending growth according to ACCA’s latest Global Economic Outlook. By comparison, the global economy is expected to grow at a reasonable but not particularly exciting pace again this year, supported by easier monetary policy, fiscal stimulus in key economies and the continued artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but important downside risks remain in a volatile and unpredictable global environment. The Indian economy…

Bengaluru – Shipway, the logistics technology platform of Unicommerce, today announced the launch of Shipway Cargo, a SaaS-based logistics solution developed specifically for quick commerce and B2B shipping, including heavy and bulky consignments. With this launch, Shipway expands its focus beyond parcel logistics into the rapidly growing B2B and institutional delivery segment. Shipway Cargo is designed to serve businesses that handle frequent stock movements such as dark-store replenishment, distributor supply, inter-warehouse transfers and large consumer deliveries. These shipment types often fall outside the efficiency of slab-based parcel pricing and require dedicated workflows and specialised partners. As manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers…

Air India today announced two major developments with Boeing at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad—placing an order for 30 additional Boeing 737 aircraft and signing a multi-year Component Services Program (CSP) agreement with Boeing Global Services to support its entire Boeing 787 fleet. Together, these initiatives reinforce Air India’s fleet modernisation and operational reliability as it scales domestic and international operations. The airline has ordered 20 Boeing 737-8 and 10 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, taking its total firm orders with Boeing to 250 aircraft. This builds on the 220 aircraft ordered in 2023 and supports Air India’s long-term single-aisle growth strategy.…

India’s commercial aircraft fleet will triple in size to 2,250 aircraft over the next decade, as the country grows to become the third-largest civil aviation market in the world by 2035. This fleet expansion is driven both by the Indian aviation market boom and the Indian airlines’ ambition to expand on international routes. This three-fold increase in aircraft over 100 seats from the 2025 fleet levels marks one of the most aggressive expansions in global aviation history. The requirement for aircraft will be driven by a unique blend of the fastest economic growth among G20 nations, deeper government spending on…