The Union Budget 2025-26 delivers a transformative push across key sectors, reinforcing India’s commitment to sustainable growth and self-reliance. The National Manufacturing Mission’s focus on cleantech industries, including solar PV cells, EV batteries, electrolysers, and grid-scale batteries, will strengthen domestic value addition and position India as a key player in global clean energy supply chains. Investments in power transmission and distribution, along with electricity distribution reforms, will modernise the sector and ensure financial stability for DISCOMs.
Nuclear energy is a key pillar of India’s energy security and self-sufficiency, supporting a steady shift to cleaner power while keeping the grid stable. The goal of reaching 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 is backed by important reforms, including changes to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, allowing private sector involvement in nuclear projects. The ₹20,000 crore investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) highlights India’s plan to use its rich thorium reserves for long-term energy independence. These advanced nuclear technologies will provide reliable, scalable, and low-carbon energy, strengthening the country’s energy supply. This approach broadens the energy mix and ensures long-term sustainability by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Infrastructure remains a key driver of economic growth, with ₹1.5 lakh crore in long-term interest-free loans to states and ₹25,000 crore for maritime expansion, strengthening India’s connectivity and trade competitiveness. The extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund, and affordable housing initiatives will enhance urban living standards. The Critical Minerals Development Policy, alongside customs duty exemptions on essential resources, ensures a secure supply chain for high-tech industries, supporting India’s ambitions in advanced manufacturing and clean energy. Green bonds and hydrogen R&D incentives further reinforce our commitment to a net-zero future. Tata Consulting Engineers stands ready to contribute through innovative engineering solutions, supporting India’s journey towards a resilient and globally competitive economy.
