SUEZ in India CEO, Rasmi Ranjan Ray – ” The Union Budget 2026-27 emphasised upon the 3 kartavyas with the intent to strengthen and improve India’s social, economic and environmental resilience. The Capex allocation has been bumped upto INR 12.2 Lakh Crore, a consistent sign from the government towards urban development including targeted boosts to water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission, sanitation via Swachh Bharat, and urban infrastructure through AMRUT 2.0, thus, propeling Viksit Bharat 2047 into action. The Capex increase aimed at Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities will enable smart water systems, resilient sanitation networks, and future-proof urban assets, motivating public private partnerships and elevating urban living standards. Indian cities are now primed for sustainable, climate-ready growth that benefits communities nationwide. At SUEZ in India, we see this as a strong opportunity to partner with cities and governments in order to deliver safe, resilient and climate adaptive water and wastewater services to improve the quality of life and forge new participation in Urban transformation”