Sandeep Lanjewar, Senior Director, Palladium India
“Budget 2026 presents a cohesive national vision for skill development and MSME‑led growth. In textile sector, modernized clusters, mega parks and sustainability‑driven innovation will strengthen MSMEs and empower artisans, a critical need as India gains competitive advantage through the recent India–EU trade deal. Simultaneously, the expansion of ABGC creator labs across 15,000 schools and colleges, along with a new National Institute of Design, builds a futuristic talent pipeline. The skilling thrust extends to tourism as well, with 10,000 guides to be trained across 20 iconic destinations. Together, these interventions unlock inclusive growth and globally competitive value chains across sectors.”
Kailas Patil, Senior Director, Palladium India
“The Union Budget 2026 marks a watershed moment where road safety is no longer a peripheral concern but a core engineering mandate. With the Ministry’s allocation reaching ₹2.90 lakh crore, our focus is pivoting from ‘pavement to prevention.’
By leveraging the newly allocated 30 GHz radio frequency for V2V communication and integrating AI-based crash prediction models into our National Highways, we are moving toward a proactive ‘zero-harm’ ecosystem.
Furthermore, the deployment of 4,000 new e-buses under the expanded PM e-Bus Sewa highlights our commitment to making public transit not just green, but the safest and most reliable choice for every Indian citizen.
This is the era of ‘Sadak Suraksha, Jeevan Raksha’—where technology meets accountability on every kilometer we build.”
