Budget 2023: Key takeaways for tech, startups from Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech made several announcements related to the tech and startup sector, including relief on customs duty on import of certain parts, expansion of the scope of Digilocker, AI centers, fund for agritech startups, among others.

The FM said the government’s vision for the ‘Amrit Kaal’ includes a technology-driven and knowledge-based economy, with strong public finances and a robust financial sector.