Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Presents 9th Union Budget; Six Priority Areas Identified To Drive Growth
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 01, 2026, 18:51 IST | Updated: Feb 01, 2026, 18:51 IST
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Budget 2026 places Artificial Intelligence at the center of India’s economic growth strategy. The government has highlighted AI as a “force multiplier” to boost productivity, innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and digital services.
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