India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed renewed emphasis on strengthening India's telecommunications sector. With digital services expanding rapidly and demand for reliable broadband continuing to rise, the government has positioned telecom infrastructure as a central pillar of the country's economic and technological development. The latest allocations reflect a commitment to improving connectivity, particularly in rural and remote regions.

For the coming financial year, the Ministry of Communications has been allocated nearly Rs 74,000 crore for telecom-related expenditure. This represents an increase of around 38 per cent over previous estimates and highlights a strategic...