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The Indian tech sector hopes for more leways’ in manufacturing and better AI trade rules. (Photo: AI generated)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Budget 2026 is around a week from now on February 1, 226 when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will list out her plans to keep India\u2019s economy rolling over the next 12 months and also hope to meet the expectations of different sectors in the country. The technology industry is likely to keep a keen eye on the proceedings later next week when the government hopes to chart out a roadmap which not only focuses on growth for one year but for years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n

And keeping that in mind, various stakeholders have shared their expectations from the Budget 2026 briefing as India looks to build on the potential of AI trade, improved cybersecurity and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Manufacturing The Main Aim Once Again<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAn enhanced PLI 2.0 scheme with Rs 10,000 crore outlay would offer 7-10 percent incentives for localizing advanced 4K\/8K panels, laser projection technology, and eye-care monitors, slashing import dependence from 45 percent to under 10 percent while scaling manufacturing capacity,” something that Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India and South Asia hopes to see the budget 2026 address.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And the higher localisation means more job prospects in the industry. \u201cA dedicated fund for vocational training in semiconductors, display tech, and assembly lines, potentially partnering with tech brands, would also serve to skill 5 lakh youth annually and create 2 million jobs in the electronics value chain,” as pointed out by Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStrengthening India\u2019s manufacturing ecosystem through investments in skilling, electronics clusters, and MSME supplier networks will be essential to move up the value chain and reduce import dependence,” further reiterated the expectations by Ravi Agarwal, Co-founder and Managing Director, Cellecor.<\/span><\/p>\n

AI And Cybersecurity In The Spotlight<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people would say that AI and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand but the industry seeks a broader range of support and lighter restrictions for open movement and trade between the stakeholders. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to see continued support for AI research and development, including grants, incentives, and policy measures that encourage enterprises to adopt AI and automation, strengthen efficiencies, and make data-driven decisions,” Srividya Kannan, Founder-CEO Avaali highlighting the evaluating needs from the latest budgets plannings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis budget presents an opportunity to move beyond short-term announcements and focus on long-term technology capacity building. It must treat AI, cloud, cybersecurity and deep tech as national digital infrastructure. Strategic allocation for compute capacity, sovereign AI stacks and data centre expansion, paired with robust R and D tax incentives and faster pathways from prototype to product, will unlock the true economic potential of India\u2019s tech base,” Murali Mantravadi, Joint Managing Director of Energy Bots further stressing the need for AI being a heavy focus in this year\u2019s Budget 2026 announcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the industry representatives realise the potential for local players to enter the AI and data cloud sector as the technology looks to cement its place for decades. And trade regulations along with taxes need to keep the gates loosened with an eye into the future of the country. \u201cIn 2026-27, the question is not whether India can adopt technology. It is whether policy can keep pace with India\u2019s capability.” Mantavadi concludes his notes with a resounding pitch to the government ahead of the big budget day. <\/span><\/p>\n

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