With the Union Budget approaching on February 28, industries have put forth their wishlists. Here is what the information technology industry wants:
- Fast-track implementation of National Electronics Policy 2012.
- Focused measures for last-mile connectivity and broadband penetration.
- Creation of special infrastructure for technology start-ups and SMEs.
- Tax incentives for software products originating from India to promote ‘Make in India’ campaign.
- Duty relief/incentive package for domestic manufacturers as part of 'Make in India' campaign, particularly the extension of special additional duty relief granted in last budget for personal computers to all other IT hardware, especially Information Technology Agreement or ITA goods, to address inverted duty structure.