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Below Quote on Budget 2026 - 2027  By Prudhvi Raj Pakalapati, Co-Founder & CEO, Vector Technics

Modernisation is no longer a choice; it is a strategic imperative. The 2026-27 Union Budget confirms that India is decisively shifting its focus from maintaining legacy systems to building a technology-first military.

For companies like Vector Technics, the most significant signal is the 18% surge in the net Capital Outlay to ?2,19,306 crore. More specifically, the explosion in "Other Equipment" funding now at ?82,217 cr is a clear mandate for the indigenous drone and robotics sector. This isn't just a budget hike; it's a "Buy Indian" commitment to the electronic and autonomous systems that will define future conflicts

We are seeing a move away from the "emergency procurement" phase toward structured, long-term capital investments. This rewards engineering depth over quick fixes. As we scale our propulsion systems for global markets, this budget provides the predictable domestic runway required to prove high-performance, indigenous technology. The mandate is clear: The capital is allocated. Our job as founders and engineers is to now deliver the reliability and scale that ensures India's technological sovereignty.

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