<p><em>Shivananda Shetty, Partner and Head, ESG, KPMG in India</em></p>.<p>Budget 2023 prioritizes inclusive development and green growth - a marked and welcome direction in the country's policymaking - will pave the way for sustainable gains towards India @100. Finance Minister's Budget speech shows an alignment of the government's vision with sustainable development goals. In a first, the budget seems to place green considerations as a critical driver and enabler of economic growth.</p>
<p><em>Shivananda Shetty, Partner and Head, ESG, KPMG in India</em></p>.<p>Budget 2023 prioritizes inclusive development and green growth - a marked and welcome direction in the country's policymaking - will pave the way for sustainable gains towards India @100. Finance Minister's Budget speech shows an alignment of the government's vision with sustainable development goals. In a first, the budget seems to place green considerations as a critical driver and enabler of economic growth.</p>