Union budget 2026-27 gives policy boost to telecom, cloud, data centres and semiconductors

India’s finance minister presented the union budget for 2026-27 on February 1, 2026, outlining a series of measures aimed at strengthening the communications, electronics, IT and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. For the telecom sector, the government has proposed raising overall outlay to Rs 739.9 billion, along with an increase in support for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The operator is set to receive Rs 284.73 billion in FY 2027, up from Rs 68.85 billion in FY 2026.