<h1>Finance Minister Engages Industry Leaders in Pre-Budget Talks, Seeks Input on Reforms and Economic Growth Strategies.</h1> The Finance Minister held a pre-budget consultation with industry, services, and trade representatives to discuss the upcoming General Budget 2019-20. The minister highlighted government initiatives since 2014 that improved India's business environment, elevating its World Bank Doing Business ranking. Emphasizing the industrial sector's role in employment, the minister called for accommodating more workforce. Industry representatives proposed suggestions on land reforms, economic zones, tax simplification, tourism, FDI, GST, corporate tax, MSMEs, e-commerce, and other sectors. The meeting included key government officials and industry leaders from various sectors, aiming to boost the Indian economy through collaborative efforts.