Mr. Ankur Shah, Managing Director, Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited
“While global developments such as US tariffs are being closely monitored, the government is signaling that India is ready to diversify markets, expand opportunities in Europe, and improve ease of doing business. The Union Budget 2026–27’s significant increase in defence capital expenditure to ₹2.3 lakh crore underscores a strong commitment to modernisation, self-reliance, and indigenisation.
For domestic manufacturers, this presents a strategic opportunity to scale production, invest in advanced R&D, and develop mission-critical technologies. With domestic manufacturing capacity projected to grow by 7%, India is not only reducing import dependency but also enhancing defence readiness. At Krishna Defence, we view this renewed focus on integrating defence manufacturing into India’s broader industrial ecosystem as pivotal, positioning us to deliver resilient, homegrown solutions that strengthen national security, foster technological innovation, and elevate India as a globally competitive defence manufacturer.”
Mr. Deep Chanda, CEO, Ampcus Cyber Company
“The Union Budget 2026 lays a strong foundation for India’s next phase of digital and industrial growth. While global developments such as US tariffs are being monitored, the government is signaling that India is prepared to diversify markets, expand opportunities in Europe, and enhance ease of doing business.
Initiatives across healthcare, semiconductor manufacturing under the GaN-focused Semiconductor 2.0 plan, and the expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) into agriculture, compliance, taxation, infrastructure, and healthcare reflect India’s intent to build globally competitive and resilient ecosystems. With rapid digital and industrial growth, cybersecurity is no longer optional but essential, creating an urgent need for enterprises to adopt advanced solutions to protect critical data and enable trusted, scalable growth.”
Mr. Hari Krishna, Founder & CEO, Green Drive Mobility
“India’s push towards electric mobility is gaining momentum, with a strong focus on public transportation and sustainable last-mile delivery. The PM-eBus Sewa scheme will deploy 4,000 new electric buses, complemented by ₹2,000 crore under the PM E-DRIVE scheme for pan-India EV charging infrastructure, accelerating the adoption of clean transport.
For last-mile delivery, this opens opportunities to electrify logistics fleets, reduce emissions, and enhance operational efficiency. At Green Drive, we see the industry targeting 38,000 e-buses by 2029, and the government’s continued policy support provides the clarity and stability needed to drive India’s green mobility transition.”