India, Jan. 22 -- As the countdown to the Union Budget 2026-27 begins, India's technology ecosystem is watching closely. For the IT services industry, global capability centres and the wider digital economy, this Budget is less about headline-grabbing announcements and more about getting the basics right. Infrastructure, policy clarity and talent readiness. These are the levers that decide whether India continues to deliver with confidence at scale or merely reacts to global demand shifts.

Industry leaders believe this Budget arrives at a moment when India's IT and engineering story is evolving fast. From secure digital infrastructure that underpins long-term client programmes to clearer direction on AI adoption, geospatial intelligence,...