With the Union Budget set to be announced soon on February 1, various sectors across the country are looking for policy interventions that go beyond traditional subsidies. There is a growing call for greater investment in infrastructure, digital transformation, and a fundamental reimagining of nutrition as economic infrastructure.
Building on recent gains across sectors
Most sectors have entered this phase on a positive note, stabilising well after the September 2025 GST rationalisation, which has created favourable conditions for organised dairy players and other formal industries.
Union Budget 2026
The Budget presents an important opportunity to move from intent to implementation by strengthening policy support for more sustainable infrastructure solutions. Several initiatives, such as the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, Urban Greening Guidelines, and support for GRIHA and other green building standards, have laid a strong foundation. However, implementation gaps still persist in the market.
Better alignment between regulatory authorities and implementing bodies can ensure a smoother transition from policy to on-ground execution. Sharper incentives to promote sustainability across the entire project lifecycle, along with streamlined environmental approvals and greater capacity building, are also needed.
The Economic Survey highlights the broader macroeconomic conditions that influence employment, incomes, and long-term financial security. According to Sunil Kharbanda, Co-founder and COO of Trezix, the Economic Survey 2025–26 underscores that India’s growth is now closely tied to its global trade ambitions. With stronger manufacturing, PLI-driven high-technology competitiveness, and robust Digital Public Infrastructure, India is positioning itself as a future-ready, AI-enabled hub—poised not just to integrate into, but to help shape, the next phase of global commerce.
