Budget 2024: Capex, SOPs, bold reforms top infra and energy companies' wish list

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met representatives from the infrastructure and energy sector as a part of her pre-budget consultations. "While the capex support for the infrastructure was common, the industry wanted bold reforms to push infrastructure projects, support for energy transition and tax incentives for solar and sector to meet India's goal to attain net-zero by 2070," said a person aware of the details of the meeting. The industry is also seeking a government roadmap for creating better cities.