India's Budget advances critical reforms across customs and strategic sectors that boost investment: USISPF
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, commending its focus on technology-driven reforms and trade facilitation that enhance India's attractiveness as a global investment destination. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, presented the budget which includes measures to support semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USISPF, highlighted the budget's focus on customs reforms, tax incentives for cloud services, and investments in AI, IT, and data centers as key enablers for growth and competitiveness. USISPF also welcomed the government's initiative to strengthen capital intermediation and support India's next phase of economic growth.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Finance Minister proposed a ₹1.30 lakh crore budget for agriculture in 2026-27, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
— The Hindu
The Union Budget 2026 allocates increased funding to strengthen the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors through various schemes.
2 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on technology-driven reforms and trade facilitation to enhance India's attractiveness as an investment destination.
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