“As we approach India’s Union Budget 2026, we hope the Government will prioritize measures that strengthen both our technology ecosystem and our cyber resilience – especially critical after the surge in cyberattacks India experienced in 2025. We look forward to enhanced incentives for homegrown tech innovators through expanded PLI schemes covering emerging sectors like secure AI and cybersecurity infrastructure, alongside continued support for R&D in areas vital to national security. The introduction of India’s DPDP Act has underscored the urgency of data protection. Budget 2026 presents an opportunity to support indigenous software product companies like eScan with improved ease of doing business, tax certainty, and targeted fiscal support. Strategic investments in cybersecurity infrastructure, data centers, and AI governance frameworks will empower Indian software brands to scale globally while contributing meaningfully to India’s digital economy and national security.”
By Govind Rammurthy, CEO & Managing Director, eScan
