By Tanya Swetta, Co-Founder & CEO, id8 Media Solutions
“The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a clear recognition of the role that the creative, digital, and services economy will play in India’s next phase of growth. The emphasis on AVGC, AI-led skilling, and technology-driven services signals a strong push towards building a future-ready talent ecosystem.
The focus on digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, and skill development creates an enabling environment for innovation-led sectors such as media, content, and communication to scale responsibly and compete globally. These measures reinforce India’s positioning as a knowledge and creativity-driven economy, powered by technology and talent.”