P. Ravichandran, deputy chairman of CII-Southern Region and president of Danfoss India, said the 2026-27 Union Budget can be summed up in one word: “growth.” Speaking at a CII press conference in Chennai on February 1, he praised the focus on infrastructure like the high-speed rail corridor, freight corridor, and waterways, which will improve connectivity and generate jobs. Ravichandran noted that the government’s strategy targets seven industrial sectors, including a new Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to boost electronics manufacturing for consumer and defense use. C.K. Ranganathan, past chairman of CII-Southern Region and head of CavinKare Pvt. Ltd., welcomed the special focus on the textile industry, especially value-added textiles. He said this would benefit Tamil Nadu and similar states with strong textile bases. He also supported the new container manufacturing scheme and high-speed rail plans, calling them boosts for manufacturing revival. A.R. Unnikrishnan, chairman of CII-Tamil Nadu State Council and managing director of Saint-Gobain India, described the Budget as “foundational and long-term-oriented.” He said that while the results may not be immediate, steady investment will pay off over time. Unnikrishnan highlighted Tamil Nadu’s potential gains, particularly in infrastructure and support for Tier-II and Tier-III cities. He appreciated plans to build girls’ hostels in every district and linked it to the state’s successful Thozhi hostels that empower women. He also recognized Tamil Nadu’s lead in design education. The CII experts agree the Union Budget 2026-27 sets a clear path for robust growth across key sectors and regions.