Washington DC, Feb. 1 -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Sunday (local time) welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a progressive and comprehensive roadmap that strengthens India's competitiveness, boosts investment, and enhances ease of doing business.

In a statement, USISPF said the Budget's strong focus on trade facilitation, customs modernisation, tariff rationalisation, banking sector reforms, and strategic sectoral support aligns closely with industry priorities and reinforces India's position as an attractive global investment destination.

USISPF particularly welcomed the comprehensive customs reforms aimed at modernising trade processes and improving logistics efficiency. Measures such as end-to...