India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move for the food industry

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, it became evident that India's agri-food ecosystem is entering a new phase of structural transformation. From strengthening fisheries and livestock value chains to promoting high-value crops and tightening quality standards in food and nutraceuticals, the Budget signals a holistic strategy to future-proof India's food economy.

Among the key announcements, the Budget proposes the integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to strengthen the coastal fisheries value chain, along with raising the duty-free import limit for seafood processing inputs from 1 per cent to ...