As the Finance Minister prepares to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1, India’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry is looking to the government for policy continuity, strategic investments, and structural reforms that can sustain its rapid transformation. Over the past decade, India has emerged as a global technology hub, with strong growth in AI, data centres, electronics manufacturing, cybersecurity, digital education, and gaming.
Industry leaders have shared their expectations with DT, highlighting the pivotal role the upcoming Budget could play in shaping India’s digital trajectory. They are optimistic that focused policies and incentives can accelerate innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure, boost domestic manufacturing, and further position India as a global technology powerhouse, benefiting businesses, consumers, and creators alike.
Alok Dubey, Chief Financial Officer, Acer India, underlined the importance of AI and domestic electronics manufacturing. He remarked, “As the technology sector moves from recovery to scale, the Union Budget 2026–27 has an important role to play in strengthening India’s position in the global digital and AI economy. The industry will continue to look for policy momentum around domestic electronics manufacturing, including deeper support for component ecosystems and PLI-led value creation.”
He further explained the importance of AI in India’s next phase of digital growth, highlighting, “Equally important is a sharper focus on AI, through investments in compute infrastructure, data centres, R&D, and large-scale skilling, to enable responsible and widespread adoption across enterprises, education, and public services.
Measures that improve the affordability of computing devices and reduce input cost pressures will further accelerate digital inclusion and technology penetration across emerging markets. A balanced approach that aligns manufacturing depth with AI-led innovation will be critical for the sustained growth of India’s IT and technology sector.”
Aditya Khemka, Managing Director, CP PLUS (Aditya Infotech Limited), spoke on security and surveillance, saying, "As the Union Budget approaches, there is a strong opportunity to further strengthen India’s security and surveillance infrastructure in line with the country’s urban growth and digital transformation. With increasing focus on smart cities, public safety, transportation networks, and critical infrastructure, surveillance solutions have become an essential part of nation building. We hope the Budget continues to encourage domestic manufacturing under Make in India, especially in electronics and security technologies.”
He further explained, “Equally important is sustained allocation for smart city initiatives, law enforcement modernisation, and public infrastructure projects, where technology can improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen safety. Clear and balanced data protection guidelines, along with ease of doing business measures, will also help build trust and accelerate adoption of advanced surveillance solutions. A forward looking Budget that supports innovation, manufacturing, and responsible use of technology will not only strengthen India’s security framework but also create jobs, drive exports, and contribute to a self-reliant and resilient economy."
Sunil Kr. Sharma, Managing Director & Vice President – Sales (India & SAARC), Sophos, highlighted cybersecurity priorities, stating, “India's digital economy continues to grow rapidly, requiring a commitment to cybersecurity as a fundamental component of creating an economy built on trust, economic growth and resilience as a nation. With budget 2026, we are now in a position to elevate cybersecurity as a strategic priority and make targeted investments to build cyber resilience across multiple sectors including BFSI, healthcare, government, MSMEs and more. We want to see continued policy support for AI based threat detection and ransomware prevention, as well as secure cloud adoption.”
He further explained, “This should also include incentives for the MSME sector to assist in improving their security posture. Additionally, it is essential to continue investing in developing cybersecurity skills, as well as developing stronger relationships between the public and private sectors to facilitate sharing of threat intelligence and help keep India's future in the digital space secure and resilient.”
Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO & MD, Yotta Data Services, highlighted the importance of AI infrastructure for India’s digital growth. He explained, “As AI adoption accelerates across sectors, India’s ability to innovate at scale will depend on the depth and affordability of its digital infrastructure. Sovereign, high-performance compute has become an important requirement to ensure that Indian enterprises, startups, and researchers can build, train, and deploy AI within the country and compete globally.
He further added, “The government has already shown strong intent through initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission, which has created great momentum by recognising the need to scale compute, platforms, and talent in parallel, with active private sector participation. The upcoming Union Budget could help to further accelerate this growth.
He emphasized, A sharper fiscal push towards sovereign AI and data center infrastructure, rationalisation of import duties on GPUs and critical hardware, and easing GST on AI and cloud services can significantly lower the cost of deployment. Equally important will be simpler taxation frameworks and incentives across regimes that enable large, patient capital to flow into digital infrastructure projects. Lastly, a push towards green data centers by incentivizing renewable energy will directly impact India’s ability to scale data center and AI infrastructure sustainably."
Highlighting the industry’s perspective, Ravi Dhyani, Country Manager of ADATA India, and Charles Wei, Sales Head of ADATA Technology, expressed optimism about government engagement with the tech sector. According to them, “As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, we at ADATA & XPG are optimistic about the government’s continued focus on strengthening India’s digital and technology ecosystem. With the Finance Minister’s recent consultations with IT sector stakeholders, it’s clear that the industry’s inputs are being actively considered to shape a forward-looking and resilient policy framework."
They continued, "The anticipated emphasis on cybersecurity and financial infrastructure is especially encouraging, as these areas form the backbone of a modern digital economy. Investments in secure platforms and next‑generation digital services directly support the scalability and reliability required by India’s rapidly expanding IT and gaming hardware markets.”
They further stated, “We also expect the Budget to further advance India’s digital transformation agenda, with policy thrusts that enhance innovation, improve supply‑chain resilience, and deepen the domestic manufacturing ecosystem. A supportive procurement and taxation environment—especially around electronics, storage solutions, and high‑performance computing components—would accelerate adoption across consumer, enterprise, and gaming segments. Measures that boost AI-led innovation and strengthen the local design‑and‑manufacturing ecosystem will be instrumental as India positions itself as a global technology hub.”
Concluding their perspective, they added, “Overall, a budget that prioritises technology investments, promotes ease of doing business, and supports the growth of digital infrastructure will significantly uplift India’s IT market. Such reforms will not only empower brands like ours but also enable consumers, creators, and enterprises to access world‑class innovation, driving India’s journey toward a more connected and future-ready digital economy.”
Heng Lee, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Asia-Pacific and Japan at Kaspersky, highlighted India’s progress in cybersecurity resilience. He said, “The Government of India’s sustained investments in digital public infrastructure and cybercrime response have helped strengthen the country’s overall cybersecurity resilience. Over the years, coordinated efforts to improve incident reporting, inter-agency cooperation, and national-level monitoring have contributed to a more structured response to cyber risks affecting citizens and organizations alike.”
He further explained the ongoing challenges posed by India’s expanding digital footprint, noting, “At the same time, India’s expanding digital footprint continues to attract cybercriminal activity. According to our Threat Intelligence report, Indian users remain among the most targeted globally by web-based attacks, with phishing-led social engineering and malware delivery continuing to dominate the threat landscape.”
Looking ahead to Budget 2026, Heng Lee emphasized, “Looking ahead to Budget 2026, addressing structural issues such as the cybersecurity skills gap, rising ransomware activity, and the protection of critical infrastructure will require sustained and targeted investment. As digital transformation remains a key driver of economic growth and service delivery in India, prioritizing intelligence-led security, advanced threat detection, and workforce development will be essential."
Kunal Hundia, Managing Director, EVM, emphasized the need for stronger testing and compliance infrastructure. He said, "What I’m genuinely looking forward to in this Budget is a clear investment push into testing, certification, and compliance capacity—so quality becomes India’s default setting. If India wants to be a trusted electronics base, reliability has to be boringly consistent. Today, the bottleneck isn’t standards—it’s lab capacity and turnaround time. More accredited labs, stronger regional testing infrastructure, and faster pathways for compliant manufacturers will reduce launch slippages, lower costs, and build global trust in ‘Made in India’ electronics."
Muneer Ahmad, Managing Director, ViewSonic India, highlighted the potential of digital education. He stated, "As India accelerates its journey towards a technology-driven future, the upcoming budget is a key opportunity to strengthen digital learning and embrace emerging technologies. Digital education has become central to modern learning, enabling students and educators to access interactive, immersive, and personalized experiences. Policies that support affordable devices, high-speed connectivity, and smart classroom solutions will be vital to bridging the urban-rural learning divide.”
He further elaborated, “Investing in technologies such as AI and cloud-based platforms can enhance educational quality while preparing students with the skills needed for the global knowledge economy. Incentives for technology adoption in schools and skill development centres can accelerate this transformation, creating a digitally empowered workforce. At ViewSonic, we are committed to enabling seamless digital learning experiences and supporting India’s vision of a tech-enabled educational ecosystem, ensuring the next generation is equipped to thrive in the digital age."
Rajesh Doshi, Director & Co-Founder, Zebronics, emphasised Make in India and domestic manufacturing, stating, "As India moves steadily toward its Viksit Bharat vision, the Union Budget 2026-27 presents a critical opportunity to accelerate the country’s next phase of economic and manufacturing-led transformation. Strengthening the Make in India framework through sustained support for domestic manufacturing, technology adoption, and research and development will be essential to building global competitiveness.”
He further added, “Continued focus on skill development, electronics manufacturing clusters, and stronger MSME supplier ecosystems can help India move up the value chain, reduce import dependence, and create long-term industrial resilience. Additionally, rationalisation of income tax structures to enhance disposable incomes would support domestic consumption, providing a strong demand push for India’s manufacturing sector.”
Saurabh Taneja, Executive Director & CFE, Ingram Micro India, drew attention to the importance of tax clarity and regulatory stability for IT and digital services companies. He observed, “For IT and digital services companies, predictable tax treatment is essential for long-term planning and client commitments. Ongoing uncertainty around cloud taxation, permanent establishment risks, and employee equity taxation adds avoidable complexity and compliance costs."
He further explained the need for consistent policy frameworks, adding, "Clear guidance on the tax treatment of foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres, along with consistent rules for loss carry-forwards in mergers, would improve confidence. The upcoming Budget has an opportunity to simplify tax administration, reduce disputes, and create a more stable operating environment for India’s IT sector to deploy capital and talent effectively.”
Alok Nigam, Managing Director, Brother India International, discussed enterprise efficiency. He explained, The Union Budget 2026 is expected to play an important role in strengthening enterprise productivity and operational efficiency across sectors. For Brother International, a global provider of printing and labelling solutions, policy measures that encourage structured business operations, digital workflows, and supply chain efficiency will be key to supporting sustained demand across India’s evolving enterprise landscape.”
He noted, “As businesses continue to focus on productivity, cost optimisation, and operational continuity, printing remains a critical enabler of day-to-day enterprise functions. Budget 2026 is expected to reinforce the adoption of digital and hybrid workflows, driving the need for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective printing solutions. Continued emphasis on enterprise digitisation and operational efficiency will support businesses in managing documentation seamlessly while maintaining control over costs and resources.”
Alok Nigam further highlighted, “The increasing formalisation of sectors such as logistics, warehousing, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing is driving demand for professional labelling solutions. Policy initiatives that strengthen supply chains, improve traceability, and encourage standardisation are expected to accelerate adoption of durable and accurate labelling technologies. These solutions play a vital role in enhancing operational accuracy, compliance, and inventory management across industries.”
He concluded, “Brother International remains optimistic that Union Budget 2026 will create a supportive environment for enterprise efficiency and structured business operations. A forward-looking policy approach that enables digital workflows and strengthens supply chain infrastructure will further reinforce the relevance of printing and labelling solutions as essential tools for business productivity. The company looks forward to a Budget that supports efficiency-driven growth and empowers enterprises to operate with greater precision and reliability.”
Rajshekhar Bhatt, Country Manager – India, ECS, emphasized the need to protect and scale India’s domestic computer hardware industry. He remarked, India must take decisive action to protect and scale its domestic computer hardware industry, which is critical for economic growth, jobs, and national security. Weak enforcement has allowed a flood of imported hardware to undercut Indian manufacturers and stall indigenous innovation. The continued dumping of obsolete, junk, and refurbished equipment into India is unacceptable and must be stopped through strict regulations and penalties. India must choose to build technology at home, not become a dumping ground for the world’s electronic waste.”
Saurabh Taneja, Executive Director & CFE, Ingram Micro India, highlighted the need for tax clarity for the IT sector, stating, “For IT and digital services companies, predictable tax treatment is essential for long-term planning and client commitments. Ongoing uncertainty around cloud taxation, permanent establishment risks, and employee equity taxation adds avoidable complexity and compliance costs."
He further explained, "Clear guidance on the tax treatment of foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres, along with consistent rules for loss carry-forwards in mergers, would improve confidence. The upcoming Budget has an opportunity to simplify tax administration, reduce disputes, and create a more stable operating environment for India’s IT sector to deploy capital and talent effectively.”
Zakir Hussain Rangwala, CEO, BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd., shared his outlook, stating, “As the Union Budget approaches, the IT industry is looking for decisive steps that reinforce India’s digital and technological leadership. We expect stronger commitments to cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and emerging tech innovation. With rising cyber threats, enhanced investment in national cyber‑resilience and public‑private collaboration is essential. Clear direction on data governance, skills, and startup enablement will shape the sector’s long‑term competitiveness. Measures promoting indigenous tech and global‑standard compliance can further boost investor confidence. A balanced, tech‑forward budget can accelerate secure digital transformation and solidify India’s position as a trusted global IT and cybersecurity hub.”
Vishvesh Mishra, Product Marketing Manager, DeepCool, reflected on the challenges faced by the IT hardware industry, noting, "As we approach the Union Budget 2026–27, my expectations are shaped by the realities the IT hardware industry is navigating today. While recent budgets have taken positive steps through PLI schemes and a strong push for domestic electronics manufacturing, global pressures continue to challenge the ecosystem. The continued depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, which has weakened by around 5–6% over the past year, has directly impacted import-heavy categories. This is particularly challenging at a time when the industry is already grappling with a global DRAM shortage. Memory prices have risen by an estimated 20–30% year-on-year, largely due to AI-led demand from data centers, pushing up costs for consumer RAM, graphics cards, and CPUs.”
He further explained, “These factors are tightening margins across the value chain — from distributors to retailers — with the end customer feeling the impact most acutely. In this context, the upcoming Budget has an opportunity to offer targeted, practical relief. Measures such as rationalising customs duties on key inputs, easing working capital pressures for sellers, or providing temporary buffers against currency-driven inflation could go a long way in stabilising the market and keeping technology accessible.”
Vishvesh emphasized the importance of deeper localisation, stating, “Equally important is a deeper push toward local manufacturing beyond just finished electronics. Encouraging domestic production of PC components such as cabinets, cooling solutions, and power supplies can meaningfully reduce import dependence and improve supply-chain resilience.
For brands like DeepCool, which operate in these categories, stronger localisation incentives and manufacturing-friendly policies can translate into more competitive pricing, faster availability, and better value for customers, even in challenging global conditions. More broadly, a balanced Budget that supports manufacturing, eases supply-chain stress, and strengthens the IT ecosystem will help the industry absorb global shocks — ensuring technology remains accessible, competitive, and future-ready for Indian consumers."
Govind Rammurthy, CEO & Managing Director, eScan, highlighted cybersecurity and national priorities. He said, "As we approach India's Union Budget 2026, we hope the Government will prioritize measures that strengthen both our technology ecosystem and our cyber resilience - especially critical after the surge in cyberattacks India experienced in 2025. We look forward to enhanced incentives for homegrown tech innovators through expanded PLI schemes covering emerging sectors like secure AI and cybersecurity infrastructure, alongside continued support for R&D in areas vital to national security.”
He continued, “The introduction of India's DPDP Act has underscored the urgency of data protection. Budget 2026 presents an opportunity to support indigenous software product companies like eScan with improved ease of doing business, tax certainty, and targeted fiscal support. Strategic investments in cybersecurity infrastructure, data centers, and AI governance frameworks will empower Indian software brands to scale globally while contributing meaningfully to India's digital economy and national security."
Ashok Rajpal, Managing Director, Ambrane India, focused on electronics manufacturing. He stated, "In the electronics segment, we expect the government to continue its strong push toward building in-house manufacturing capabilities. Policy support is likely to remain focused on encouraging domestic production facilities and strengthening auxiliary ecosystems that support the electronics value chain. This approach aligns well with India’s long-term manufacturing ambitions, especially as electronics has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country.”
He further explained, “The exponential growth witnessed over the past few years reinforces our optimism, with India steadily positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub rather than just a consumption market. For the broader population, the government has already taken significant steps to boost disposable incomes by extending tax slab benefits up to ₹12 lakh in the previous year. Given this substantial relief, we do not anticipate major additional tax relaxations in the upcoming budget. Instead, the policy focus is expected to shift toward stimulating domestic demand and strengthening self-reliance.”
Ashok added, “Measures aimed at reducing dependence on imports, particularly from select countries, are likely to take precedence. This strategy not only supports local industries but also serves as a safeguard amid ongoing global trade tensions. Overall, the budget narrative appears firmly centered on reinforcing domestic capabilities, boosting internal consumption, and enhancing economic resilience in an increasingly uncertain global environment.”
Vishal Parekh, Chief Operating Officer, CyberPowerPC India, addressed gaming and esports, noting, “Indian gaming and esports are at a defining moment. PROGA 2025 marked the start of a more structured and legitimised chapter for the industry, recognising its growing cultural and economic relevance. As the ecosystem scales, targeted budget support and clear policies will be key to sustaining this momentum.”
He added, “Treating esports prize money taxation in line with traditional sports, strengthening esports’ role within Khelo India, and encouraging participation across schools, colleges, and states can significantly boost grassroots development. We are hopeful the upcoming budget will support these priorities and help India build a globally competitive gaming and esports ecosystem.”
Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD of NODWIN Gaming, expressed similar sentiments, stating, I’m hopeful that this year’s Union Budget acknowledges gaming and esports as emerging pillars of India’s digital and creative economy. Over the last few years, the sector has moved from the fringes to the mainstream, and what it now needs is execution-focused policy support. This includes fair and differentiated taxation for esports on par with traditional sports, easier access to banking and financial services for gaming businesses, and targeted funding under the AVGC framework to support Indian game development and original IP creation.”
He further elaborated, “With the right incentives for exports, infrastructure, and state-level esports events, India has a real opportunity to strengthen its global soft power through gaming. The focus doesn’t need to be on large announcements, but on practical enablers that help the ecosystem scale sustainably.”
Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO, S8UL Esports, commented on capacity building, stating, “With the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act now in place, the conversation around gaming and esports has shifted from legitimacy to capacity building. This Budget presents a timely opportunity for policymakers to commit fiscal support towards training, infrastructure, grassroots competition development, and strengthening India’s global position in esports.”
He continued, “Beyond gaming-specific measures, sectors such as sports, education and skill development, digital infrastructure, startups, and the creator economy will play an important role in shaping the ecosystem. Investments in training infrastructure, incubation programs, and R&D hubs can strengthen game development and creative production, while support for creator-focused upskilling, production facilities, and IP development can help build sustainable careers. Greater clarity and budget allocation at the central level, along with a dedicated funding focus for gaming within the AVGC framework, can further enable the creation of globally scalable Indian IPs.”
Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TECNO Mobile India, highlighted smartphone and electronics growth, stating, "As India moves steadily towards its Viksit Bharat vision, smartphones have become essential digital infrastructure, especially for consumers beyond the metros. The Union Budget 2026 is a moment we are genuinely looking forward to, as it has the potential to further strengthen India’s electronics ecosystem by encouraging formal market growth and reducing market leakages.”
He further added, “A stable and transparent operating environment goes a long way in ensuring wider access to technology that is designed for Indian needs and real usage conditions. We are hopeful that this year’s Budget will bring measures that support the industry while being beneficial for consumers and the broader ecosystem alike. At the same time, continued emphasis on AI-led innovation, thoughtful design, and reliable connectivity will be key to ensuring technology remains accessible, relevant, and inclusive across Bharat."
Ravi Kunwar, VP and CEO, HMD India and APAC, called for continued incentives, stating, “As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026, we urge the government to extend the smartphone PLI scheme beyond March 2026 and introduce a strengthened PLI 2.0 with enhanced incentives of up to 6% on incremental sales. This will be critical in order to sustain India’s projected $75 billion in mobile production and over $30 billion in exports by FY26, while building on the 1.33 million jobs generated under the Make in India initiative.”
He further explained, “Going forward, policy interventions should further reinforce Make in India through incentives for local manufacturing, raw material subsidies, export support, investments in R&D, AI-driven innovation, and skill development.”
Ravi remarked, “Parallelly, we also request a focused allocation toward multimodal logistics infrastructure including rail corridors, roads, warehousing, logistics parks, and power subsidies. This step can significantly reduce logistics costs, currently estimated at 7.9% of GDP, while streamlining supply chains and component imports. Such targeted measures will drive in the direction of deeper manufacturing commitments, strengthen supply-chain resilience, and firmly position India as a globally competitive and sustainable technology export hub.”
Sachin Panicker, Chief AI Officer, Fulcrum Digital, highlighted AI strategy, explaining, “India stands at a pivotal moment in its AI journey, with the AI ecosystem entering a phase where scale, trust and global competitiveness will define the next decade, and the Union Budget 2026 should reinforce the nation’s ambition to become a global AI innovation hub. We expect the Budget to prioritise strategic investments in foundational infrastructure — particularly in world-class data centres, cloud ecosystems, and sustainable high-performance computing — that can unlock enterprise-grade AI adoption across sectors, efficiently and responsibly.”
He further added, “Enhancing policy clarity and regulatory certainty for AI deployment and data governance will accelerate private-sector investment and innovation, while targeted incentives and support for R&D, early-stage AI ventures and domestic IP creation will help India move from being a consumer of global AI to a significant creator.
Sachin concluded, “Equally important is ecosystem-wide support, including robust skilling initiatives that prepare India’s diverse workforce for an AI-augmented economy, and alignment of AI frameworks with ethical and inclusive growth goals. By focusing on infrastructure, policy and human capital, the Union Budget can catalyse next-generation digital services to accelerate India’s transition into a globally competitive AI economy and ensure that India’s AI growth benefits every sector — from healthcare to manufacturing to public services.”
Narendra Sen, Founder & CEO, RackBank & NeevCloud, emphasised data sovereignty, saying, “As we move from vision to execution, Budget 2026 must recognize that Data Centers are the new sovereign territory and AI is the new electricity. While the projected 1.7 GW capacity is a milestone, our focus must shift from just 'housing' hardware to 'powering' intelligence.”
He added, “To truly build an Atmanirbhar AI ecosystem, we need a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for Compute that prioritizes indigenous cloud platforms over foreign hyperscalers. By treating AI infrastructure as a strategic national asset—similar to highways or power grids—we can ensure that India’s data remains within India’s legal framework, securing our digital sovereignty for decades to come.”
Pinkesh Kotecha, Chairman and Managing Director, Ishan Technologies, spoke on digital infrastructure, explaining, “As Budget 2026 approaches, there is a clear opportunity to reinforce the digital foundations that will underpin India’s AI, cloud and data-driven growth over the next decade. Cybersecurity and sovereign cloud infrastructure need to be treated as strategic assets, not just technology enablers. Higher allocations towards secure, sovereign cloud environments, stronger security standards, and structured public–private collaboration for cyber readiness would be timely, particularly as sensitive workloads in banking, government and critical infrastructure move to the cloud. Supporting Indian service providers that are building compliant, sovereign infrastructure will be key to reducing external dependencies while strengthening national digital resilience.”
He added, “Equally important is expanding enterprise-grade connectivity beyond major metros so that manufacturing clusters, healthcare institutions, financial services and government offices across Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions can participate fully in the digital economy. Measures that improve viability for regional ISPs, accelerate last-mile fibre deployments and enable sustainable network expansion can help close persistent access gaps. With AI workloads driving higher energy consumption in data centres, targeted fiscal support for renewable power adoption, efficient cooling technologies and green ICT research will be essential.”
Pinkesh concluded, “In parallel, stronger investment in skilling across cybersecurity, networking, cloud and AI, along with clearer guidance on responsible AI and data governance, will give enterprises the confidence to innovate at scale. A Budget that backs sovereign cloud, secure connectivity, sustainable infrastructure and workforce development will lay the groundwork for India’s next phase of digital growth.”
Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone and Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, highlighted hardware and IP development, saying, "India's consumer tech landscape is on the brink of transformation, moving beyond just assembly lines. With the rise of AI-integrated devices that are increasingly sophisticated and costly, it's imperative that the 2027 Union Budget focuses on more than just scaling up. We need to incentivize deep value creation, pushing for substantial support in manufacturing essential components right here in India such as think camera modules, batteries, PCBs, enclosures, chargers and wearables.”
He further elaborated, “Moreover, backing research, development, and the creation of intellectual property in system design and software-driven innovation is crucial. Building a robust supply chain isn't merely a choice anymore; it's a necessity for our strategic future. This is the quickest path to lessen our reliance on China as the go-to hub for manufacturing and sourcing. By fortifying our position in this area, we ensure that India remains competitive on a global scale across all sectors."
Diya Girish, Sales Head & Director, India and SAARC, Milestone Systems, discussed digital resilience, saying, “The direction outlined in the Union Budget 2026 reflects India’s continued commitment to building a digitally resilient and innovation-led economy. A strong emphasis on next-generation infrastructure, enterprise digitalisation, and technology-enabled operations will be key to strengthening India’s long-term growth and global competitiveness.”
She continued, “For organisations operating across complex environments, the focus on scalable digital frameworks and secure technology adoption creates meaningful opportunities to modernise operations while maintaining trust and reliability. At Milestone Systems, we see this as an important step toward enabling smarter, more connected ecosystems where video management software (VMS) plays a critical role in enhancing situational awareness, operational efficiency, and safety.”
She concluded, “As India advances its digital ambitions across sectors such as hospitals, airports, smart cities, infrastructure, industry, transportation, and enterprise ecosystems, we look forward to supporting this journey with flexible, future-ready video solutions that align with evolving business and security needs.”
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