The UK government outlined plans to intensify efforts to attract global talent in sectors such as artificial intelligence, life sciences and clean energy.

With more players eyeing listings and aggressive expansion, CEO Rohit Kapoor said Swiggys leadership is unfazed. "We were born in competition," he said. What matters more, he argued, is the pace at which the category itself is expanding.

Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry flags the need for consistent quarter-on-quarter growth, while hoping the Budget sticks to fiscal consolidation and boosts spending on R&D.