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"The focus on technology and digital infrastructure is a step towards realising the trillion-dollar economy and will open up new opportunities for demand generation," Subho Ray, President, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), said in a statement.According to the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), the measures announced in the Union Budget will create the necessary momentum to build the $190 billion mobile phone industry with exports of $110 billion, as envisaged in the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019)."Further, the push to FDI (foreign direct investment) in terms of withdrawal of dividend distribution tax along with the recently introduced lower corporate tax of 15 per cent/22 per cent will be a major boost to the existing FDI and also act as a signal to the funds waiting outside to utilise the investment window opening in the economy," said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA."This makes India a very attractive destination for further substantial growth in FDI inflows," Mohindroo added.India introduced new provisions in September 2019, offering a concessional corporate tax rate of 15 per cent to the newly incorporated domestic companies in the manufacturing sector, which start manufacturing by March 31, 2023. For existing companies, this has been brought down to 22 per cent.Mohindroo also welcomed the introduction of Section 28DA in the Customs Act, which enables that preferential tariff treatment can be suspended or denied in certain cases where importers are not fulfilling the obligation imposed on them and also where time-bound verification from the importing country is not forthcoming.Smartphone makers also welcomed the thrust on mobile component manufacturing."The Union Budget's significant focus on local production of mobile phones, electronics and semiconductor packaging is going to propel the 'Make in India' vision further. We are excited about the detailed scheme, which will follow soon," said Nipun Marya, Director, Brand Strategy, Vivo India.Leon Yu, Regional Head, India & South Asia, Asus, said that the Budget has covered several pressing issues faced by the economy and is going to bring growth opportunities."All eyes would be on the manufacturing sector with the Finance Minister proposing a scheme to encourage production of mobile phones, electronic equipment and semiconductor packaging. The new scheme, Nirvik, is also going to offer respite for exporters, promising to settle refunds for electricity and VAT previously levied," said Yu.In her Budget speech, Sitharaman said that fibre to the home (FTTH) connections through Bharatnet will link 100,000 gram panchayats this year."It is proposed to provide Rs 6,000 crore to Bharatnet programme in 2020-21," she said.India is currently the second largest smartphone market globally."The Budget initiatives towards promoting electronics manufacturing in India, particularly mobile phones, semi-conductor packaging and electronic equipment, is certainly a positive for the industry and we expect this will attract investments, create employment opportunities for our young workforce and augment our 'Digital India' story," said Sathish Gopalaiah, Partner, Deloitte India.( With inputs from IANS )

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