Union Budget 2026-27 is growth-oriented, says CII-Southern Region deputy chairman

P. Ravichandran, deputy chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Southern Region, and president of Danfoss India, praised the Union Budget for 2026-27 as a "growth" focused document, highlighting infrastructure investments like high-speed railways and waterways that would boost connectivity and employment. C.K. Ranganathan, past chairman of the CII-Southern Region and chairman and managing director of CavinKare Pvt. Ltd., welcomed the focus on the textile industry, particularly value-added sectors in states like Tamil Nadu. A.R. Unnikrishnan, chairman of the CII-Tamil Nadu State Council and managing director of Glass & Glass Solutions, Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd., viewed the budget as "foundational" and predicted long-term benefits for growth, particularly in Tier-II and III cities.