Budget 2026: DEA Secy asks companies to invest in critical sectors

NEW DELHI: Economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur on Monday said private investments are increasing in sectors supported by government support, urging the industry to take advantage of the aid promised in the budget for strategic sectors including semiconductors, electronics and rare earth and support investment.He said the government plans to stay on the path of fiscal consolidation and reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio. This will reduce the Centre’s borrowing costs and free up resources for priority sector spending, Thakur said at the post-budget event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

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Maintaining macroeconomic stability and reliability amid global turmoil is key to enabling long-term investment decisions and strengthening the country’s long-term growth trajectory, the Secretary said.

“We remain committed to consistently maintaining fiscal discipline without compromising growth or development priorities,” he said.