India, Jan. 13 -- As the Union Budget 2026 approaches in February, expectations are building across India's startup and technology ecosystem. Beyond headline allocations, industry leaders are urging the government to address structural gaps that could unlock innovation, boost job creation and strengthen domestic capabilities in areas ranging from early-stage investing to cybersecurity.

Entrepreneurs and investors argue that the coming Budget offers a timely opportunity to refine existing frameworks, moving beyond intent to execution, at a time when India's startup ecosystem is maturing but still constrained by regulatory and market-access barriers.

One key area of focus is angel investing. Vinay Bansal, CEO and Founder of Inflection Poi...