New Delhi: “The Union Budget 2026 sends a strong and timely signal about India’s intent to lead in emerging technologies, with AI placed firmly at the centre of the country’s growth and services-led development agenda. The allocation to the IndiaAI Mission and the broader push for technology adoption reflect a clear focus on building scale, capability and real-world impact across sectors. The proposed Bharat Vistar platform is particularly significant for agriculture. A multilingual, AI-powered system that integrates AgriStack and scientific best practices can meaningfully improve farm productivity, support better decision-making and reduce risk through customised, data-driven advisory. This is a strong step towards democratising access to technology for farmers and strengthening the rural digital ecosystem. Looking ahead, these measures will accelerate industry adoption of AI, deepen public-private collaboration and create new opportunities across services, fintech, agritech and enterprise technology. The Budget lays the foundation for a more inclusive, innovation-driven economy, and we believe Indian technology companies are well positioned to translate this vision into scalable, globally competitive solutions,” said Mr Vishal Mehta, Chairman & MD, Avenues AI Ltd.