The government “remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing trust-based governance” to improve the ease of doing business, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said adding that the pathway for reforms is complemented by its “unwavering focus” on capital expenditure as a driver of economic growth. Nirmala Sitharaman (Hindustan Times) Speaking virtually at post-budget webinars, the FM said, “Through the budget announcements, we are taking various steps towards making India a seamless export-friendly economy… where businesses are free to focus on innovation and expansion and not paperwork and penalties. Decriminalisation of business-related laws reduces the legal risks, allowing industries to operate with greater confidence.” “A robust manufacturing sector free from unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks, will further attract both domestic and foreign investments, driving economic growth, positioning India as a trusted global player,” she said. The government has already removed over 42,000 compliances, and more than 3,700 legal provisions have been decriminalised since 2014. The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 (the first version) decriminalised over 180 legal provisions. “Our government will now bring up the Jan …