New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- All India Association of Industries (AIAI) President Dr. Vijay Kalantri said the Union Budget 2026-27 sends a strong signal of India's commitment to broad-based, manufacturing-led growth amid global geopolitical uncertainty.

Dr. Kalantri said, "With a strong thrust on agriculture, tourism, data centres, electronics, advanced manufacturing and green energy, this budget aims to comprehensively uplift the entire economy."

He noted that incentives for domestic manufacturing in advanced and frontier technologies, including biopharma, container manufacturing and construction materials, strengthen India's self-reliance agenda.

The focus on developing domestic capabilities for rare earth elements was also highlighted as a ...