Clear rules and approvals could unlock next phase of urban growth
NEW DELHI, Jan 11 (The CONNECT) – As expectations build ahead of Union Budget 2026, the food and beverage (F&B) sector is looking for long-pending structural reforms to improve operational efficiency and support sustainable growth, according to executives at CYK Hospitalities.
Pulkit Arora, Director, CYK Hospitalities, said the industry is hopeful that the upcoming Budget will address key bottlenecks that continue to weigh on margins and scalability.
“As we approach Budget 2026, the food and beverage industry is optimistic that long-awaited structural alignment will finally take shape,” Arora said. “The restoration of Input Tax Credit, formal recognition of hospitality as an industry, and simplification of licensing processes would significantly strengthen operational viability. This would allow food companies to focus on quality, innovation and consistency, rather than navigating systemic inefficiencies.”
From an expansion standpoint, the sector believes demand conditions are aligned for growth, provided policy clarity improves. Simran Jeet Singh, Director, CYK Hospitalities, said Budget 2026 could play a catalytic role in unlocking the next phase of expansion.
“Brands are ready to grow and markets are ready to consume,” Singh said. “By introducing clearer leasing frameworks, single-window approvals and uniform commercial policies, the Budget can unblock and accelerate F&B expansion across cities. This is the moment to enable growth with stability and predictability.”
The industry expects a supportive policy framework in Budget 2026 to help translate consumer demand into organised, scalable growth across urban markets.
