By Mr. Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services
“The Union Budget 2026–27 sends a clear signal that India’s next phase of growth will be powered by AI-led digital capabilities, large-scale skill transformation, and globally competitive technology services. The proposed Education to Employment and Enterprise framework is a timely intervention to bridge the curriculum-industry gap, particularly in emerging areas such as AI, data engineering, and digital platforms, where demand is outpacing talent readiness.
The focus on tier 2 and tier 3 regions as Digital Economy Zones strengthens India’s Global Capability Center ecosystem by unlocking new talent pools and enabling distributed, resilient operating models beyond metros. Equally important is the move to create a unified IT Services framework with clearer tax and safe harbour norms, which provides long-term predictability for enterprises. Combined with sustained investments in AI, quantum, and R&D, the budget reinforces India’s position as a global hub for digital innovation, technology talent, and service-led transformation.”
