<h1>Finance Minister Emphasizes Infrastructure Growth, Calls for Manufacturing Revival; Industry Advocates Investment, Tax Reforms, and Job Creation.</h1> The Union Finance Minister highlighted the significant growth in infrastructure sectors like coal, power, and cement, contrasting it with the inconsistent growth in manufacturing. Reviving manufacturing remains a key economic challenge. The government prioritizes improving the ease of doing business and implementing GST to enhance tax transparency. Recent reforms in coal, insurance, and land acquisition are expected to boost economic performance. During a pre-budget meeting, industry representatives recommended fiscal consolidation, investment promotion, inflation control, job creation, and tax reforms. Suggestions included restructuring public sector undertakings, enhancing infrastructure investment, and fostering a conducive tax environment. The government's decisive reform steps were acknowledged.