Marketing Org & Talent

India houses the third-largest cluster of startups in the world, which means nurturing them back to their feet can ensure an untold boost to employment rates, drawing maximum FDI channels to the country again. Startups want Nirmala Sitharaman to provide the ecosystem a more focused approach in terms of access to capital, allocation of more funds by the government, policy reforms for ease of doing business and creating a more supportive ecosystem in view of the pandemic’s impact.

Here's the wishlist of startups:

The past two years have been very difficult for all in general. The new normal in a world where Covid-19, unfortunately, has become part of our life and will bring about many changes in the way businesses will be conducted, and more importantly the way we live our life. The Union Budget 2022 -23 is being keenly watched by many sectors. The 3rd & 4th quarters of 2021 did see the economy looking up, the third wave or Omnicron which hit us in mid-December was the dampener.

Just 12 days remain for the Union Budget 2022-2023 to be presented by the Finance Minister on February 1, 2022. Having an optimistic foresight with this year’s Budget, 66% of the marketers expect their budgets to increase this year (DCMN Growth Guide). Adgully reached out to cross-section of industry leaders to know about their expectations from the upcoming Budget. 

Dinesh Chhabra, Chief Executive Officer, Usha International:

As per the new role, Edo Fernando will be responsible for the strategic growth of Xapads Media in the country while further strengthening the local team, partnerships, and innovation in the sector.