As the saying goes, “If coming events cast a long shadow, then The Economic Times is what you should pick up.” Renowned as India’s largest-selling financial daily, The Economic Times (ET) is the go-to source for the nation’s top business leaders, economists, and aspiring financial professionals. More than just updating its readers, ET empowers them with insightful analysis, making it the definitive authority in the world of business and economics.
In its continued effort to foster financial literacy and informed discussions, The Economic Times, in association with the Department of Management Studies (DMS) at Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET), successfully hosted “Budget 2025: Numbers, Narratives & Nation Building”—a thought-provoking panel discussion on the Union Budget 2025.
The session analysed whether the aspirations of various stakeholders, including the common man, industry, service professionals, and homemakers, were addressed in the latest budget. The discussion also explored its broader impact on national growth, state development, and individual prosperity.
Elite Panellists:
- CMA Anil Sharma (Moderator) – GST & Management Consultant, Anil Sharma and Co.
- Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Verma – Senior Controller of Finance & Accounts, CSIR-IMTECH
- CA Nitin Kumar Goyal –Direct Taxes & GST Consultant, Authorized Member (GOI)
- Mr. Neel Ratan – Deputy Excise & Taxation Commissioner, Govt. of Haryana
- CMA Ajay Singla – Senior Accounts Officer, Bhakra Beas Management Board, Panipat
The event provided a platform for financial experts and industry leaders to decode the budget’s implications and discuss its impact on economic growth. The Management of Institution warmly welcomed and facilitated the esteemed guests, acknowledging their invaluable insights. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Head of the Department, expressing gratitude to the panellists, attendees, and organizers for making the event a grand success.

