<h1>Finance Minister Stresses Sustaining Investment Cycle; Industry Seeks Tax Cuts, GST Rollout, and Green Incentives in Pre-Budget Talks.</h1> The Union Finance Minister emphasized the government's priority to sustain the investment cycle, highlighting the necessity of both domestic and foreign investments. Positive economic signs exist, but no clear trend has emerged. The Cabinet Committee on Investment aims to expedite project clearances. During a pre-budget consultation with industry representatives, various suggestions were made, including maintaining or reducing excise and service tax rates, providing interest rate subvention for exports, and offering tax incentives for green initiatives. Other proposals included early implementation of GST, deregulation of diesel, and unlocking funds in tax litigation to encourage investment and economic growth.