Budget reaction: Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India

The finance minister presented the first-ever paperless budget with a special focus to healthcare and infrastructure sector. The announcement for Rs 64,180 crore for the overall healthcare sector in the Union Budget of 2021 was a vital move by the Government to strengthen the Health and Wellness centres across India and contribute to our National Health Mission. The vision for recovery in the state-wise infrastructure activities supported by robust investments will give the economy the much-needed impetus and help us march towards the $5 trillion marks. The collateral-free loans and funds for MSMEs will stimulate growth and render solace to MSMEs hit by the pandemic.