India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlined a series of policy measures aimed at strengthening India's cloud computing and data centre infrastructure. Recognised as a foundation for the digital economy, these facilities support emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, analytics and cloud-based services. The latest Budget reflects the government's intention to position digital infrastructure as a key pillar of economic development.

A major announcement in the Budget was the introduction of long-term tax incentives for companies investing in cloud and data centre operations. The government proposed a tax exemption extending until 2047 for foreign firms that establish t...