A slew of measures around technology and AI announced in the Union Budget is a step towards a stronger Digital India and AI-driven modernisation, and would play a crucial role in shaping the next phase of growth for India's economy, according to top industry voices. Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia said it is heartening to see the government's vision of building Viksit Bharat by 2047 with AI and technology in the Union Budget 2025. There is no doubt AI has the potential to transform every sector of Indian society, from boardrooms to classrooms, commerce to communities, and finance to farmers, he said. "We welcome the Finance Minister's announcements of establishing a Centre of Excellence for AI in Education and creating a deep tech fund to catalyse future startups. As the Economic Survey 2025 highlights, India must capitalise on AI opportunities and leverage its young and dynamic population to create a tech-forward workforce for India and for the world, ...