Budget—a roadmap for inclusive growth, says Manish Jaiswal

The Union Budget for 2025-26 is a road map for inclusive and sustainable growth. The budget marks a significant milestone in India’s long-term economic transformation, Manish Jaiswal, MD and CEO of Grihum Housing Finance Limited. “The budget doesn’t stand alone, but builds upon the past seven years of comprehensive reforms, creating a cascading effect for progressive change.

This budget continues where the last one left off, setting the stage for a future defined by infrastructure, entrepreneurship, affordable housing, and financial reforms. It is designed to propel India towards eight per cent aspirational annual growth over the next decade, ensuring that this prosperity is inclusive and sustainable,” he said. Affordable housing remains a cornerstone of India’s inclusive growth vision. The PMAY Urban 2.0 initiative, with its target of constructing 25 lakh homes annually over the next four years, is a bold step toward addressing the housing deficit.