Mr. Nishant Kanodia, Chairman, Matix Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.
“The Union Budget 2026–27 is a watershed moment that validates a conviction I have held for years: the future of food security lies at the intersection of biology and technology.
The Finance Minister’s announcement of ‘Bharat Vistaar’—an AI-enabled advisory system—alongside a substantial ₹1.52 lakh crore allocation, bridges the gap between tech and the soil.
We often view agriculture as traditional and tech as modern, but this Budget proves they are symbiotic.
The focused push on high-value crops like coconut and cocoa will stimulate farm incomes, while the strategic recalibration of customs duties encourages the domestic value addition we have long championed under ‘Make in India’.
At Matix, our foundation is built on resilience and efficiency. We see the removal of exemptions not as a hurdle, but as a necessary step toward the self-reliance and predictable environment required for capital-intensive sectors to thrive.
We are ready to translate this policy framework into action, ensuring that as India moves toward ‘Viksit Bharat,’ our farmers are equipped with both the best nutrients and the best intelligence.”
