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Union Budget 2026: Economists urge tax incentives, data centre push and export diversification at PM Modis pre-Budget meet

Budget 2026: Experts urged tax incentives for household savings and support for data centres, AI, and robotics. They called for diversifying services exports and using trade agreements for market access. Concerns about critical mineral access led to suggestions for a coordinated strategy. Fiscal consolidation was also discussed.