India, Jan. 31 -- As India accelerates toward its USD 5 trillion digital economy goal, the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 arrives at a critical juncture. Now, technology is no longer just a business enabler, it is the country's core national infrastructure. From real-time digital payments to AI-driven governance, the "Resilient Backbone" of the nation is being forged in the heat of rapid AI adoption, cloud expansion, and an escalating cybersecurity landscape.

The industry consensus is clear; to maintain its global edge, India must evolve from a consumer of AI to a sovereign architect. This transition requires world-class physical infrastructure that can handle the sheer density of modern workloads.

Sachin Panicker, Chief AI officer at Fu...