By Anand Sahay, Global CEO, Xebia
“The Budget reinforces technology as a core driver of India’s future growth and capacity building, aligned with the Government’s kartavya of fulfilling aspirations through productivity and inclusion. The emphasis on emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, underscores their role in driving innovation, competitiveness, and broad-based economic participation.
Continued support for national initiatives such as the AI Mission, National Quantum Mission, Anusandhan National Research Fund, and the Research, Development and Innovation Fund strengthens India’s research and innovation ecosystem. The proposed AI-led capacity building initiatives, targeting up to 25 crore individuals, reflect a clear intent to democratise access to future-ready skills at scale.
The renewed focus on the services sector further positions technology-led services as a key pathway for employment generation, upskilling, and aspiration-led growth for a youthful workforce.
Overall, the Budget signals a sustained commitment to building a technology-driven, inclusive economy where AI and emerging technologies enable both innovation and opportunity.
At Xebia, we are embedding AI across our engineering, delivery, and decision-making while enabling clients to operationalise AI at scale. We welcome this direction as a strong step toward reinforcing India’s role as a global leader in advanced technology and digital engineering.”
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