India, Jan. 21 -- With Budget 2026 approaching, debates around public spending are increasingly focused on how India can protect and modernise the infrastructure that underpins its economy and public safety. From power grids and fuel pipelines to rail networks and ports, these systems are becoming more digitised and interconnected, bringing efficiency gains but also exposing new vulnerabilities.

Industry experts warn that as operational technology and industrial control systems are integrated with digital networks, failures or cyber incidents can have consequences that extend well beyond data loss. Disruptions to electricity, transportation or fuel supply can quickly escalate into safety risks and large-scale service outages. This has pl...