This Budget could be the spark behind India’s AI power shift
Published on: Jan. 17, 2026, noon | Source: The Economic Times
India's Union Budget 2026 arrives as the nation focuses on AI execution. Industry leaders seek structural reforms for power, approvals, and policy certainty. Clear governance, risk frameworks, and scalable compute access are crucial. The budget must foster domestic AI growth, support Indian languages, and position the government as a key customer to drive innovation and global leadership.
