Tata Consulting Engineers
(TCE) views the FY 2026 Budget as a key opportunity to advance India's
infrastructure, energy transition, and technological innovation. We expect
continued capital investment in water supply, metro systems, and
climate-resilient infrastructure, along with support for Smart Cities,
Transit-Oriented Development, and affordable housing.
A stronger push for
renewable energy, including offshore wind, green hydrogen, and small modular
reactors (SMRs), coupled with grid expansion, viability gap funding, and
single-window approvals, will accelerate the energy transition. Strengthening
nuclear energy through Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) and a contingency reserve
for disaster management will bolster long-term energy security.
Modernising ports,
promoting shipbuilding, and developing industrial clusters for semiconductors,
EV batteries, and clean technologies will boost self-reliance and export
competitiveness. Coastal industrialisation and inland logistics hubs will
further drive efficiency and reduce costs. Smart infrastructure, digital twins,
AI-driven mining, and integrated water management will be crucial for
sustainability.
Skill development, gender
diversity in engineering, and incentives for public-private partnerships will
help bridge workforce gaps. Enhanced climate finance, including green bonds,
R&D funding for energy storage, and low-interest loans for critical
projects, will support India's journey towards decarbonisation, innovation, and
global leadership in engineering and consultancy
