Budget 2026: Startups Demand EV Subsidies, Funding Boost, Simpler Compliance

• Startups urge the government for stronger incentives, easier credit access, and simplified compliance in Union Budget 2026.
• Emobi CEO Bharath Krishna Rao advocates for EV subsidies linked to actual vehicle sales to strengthen manufacturing.
• ParentVerse Founder Abhinav Rao Kuchipudi seeks enhanced incentives, simplified compliance, and better funding for impact-driven ventures.
• Taggd Co-founder Devashish Sharma highlights the need for labour reforms, workforce readiness, and employer confidence.
• iThrive COO Avinash Deshmukh calls for raising the GST registration threshold from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 1 crore due to inflation.

Why It Matters: Startups across sectors seek targeted subsidies, easier funding, and simplified regulations in Budget 2026 for growth.