Union Budget 2026 Panel Discussion

February 3, 2026. 

As part of its flagship knowledge initiatives, KCT Business School hosted the panel discussion “Union Budget 2026 Decoded – Implications for Industry and Economic Growth” on February 3, 2026. The annual event provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the Union Budget’s sectoral implications and its broader economic impact, drawing active participation from across Kumaraguru Institutions.

The program commenced with a traditional invocation, followed by a welcome address from Dr. Sangeetha S, Professor and Head, KCT Business School, who also introduced the panel experts. A keynote address by Dr. Raghupathy S, Director, Strategic Planning and Review, KCT, set the stage for decoding the Budget from policy, industry, and economic perspectives.

• The discussion brought together a distinguished mix of industry leaders, economists, and finance professionals, offering multi-dimensional perspectives on the Budget announcements.
• Mr. Thirumala Rao, Assistant General Manager, NABARD, shared insights on agricultural reforms, rural credit expansion, and financial inclusion initiatives.
• Mr. Karthikeyan, President, CODISSIA, deliberated on MSME policies, industrial growth, and ease-of-doing-business reforms.
• Mr. Ramalingam Shantha Kumar, CEO, eClouds Energy LLP, discussed renewable energy investments and India’s transition toward green power.
• Ms. Sindhu Bharathi M, Manager, Advisory Services, PwC India, analysed trade dynamics, investment flows, and fiscal strategies.
• CA Prashanth Surya, Partner, Paul & Aravind LLP, offered clarity on direct and indirect tax proposals, GST developments, and compliance implications.
• The session was moderated by CA Ramprasad Velusamy, Partner, Venketraman & Prasad Co., who ensured engaging interaction between panellists and the audience.
• The discussion enabled participants to critically evaluate Budget 2026 beyond headlines and gain clarity on its real-time industry implications. The event was seamlessly coordinated by
• Mr. Pirasad T and Mr. Freddy Chris, Assistant Professors, under the guidance of Dr. Sangeetha S, Professor and Head, KCT Business School.