India, Jan. 30 -- As India approaches Budget 2026-27, the national dialogue has pivoted from "Digital India" to a more formidable goal: Viksit Bharat 2047. While the ambition of a USD 30 trillion economy by 100 years of independence is well-articulated, industry experts warn that the gap between current growth and this future vision can only be bridged by treating technology not as a sector, but as the country's "strategic backbone."

The core of the Viksit Bharat vision lies in moving India from being a consumer of global technology to a primary architect. To do this, the industry is calling for a massive shift in how the government funds physical digital infrastructure.

Vipin Jain, President - Hyperscale Growth, Delivery & Innovation a...