Union Budget 2026-27: Intelligence Bureau Funding Surges 74% to Strengthen National Security

New Delhi | Feb 2, 2026 The Union Budget 2026-27 has given a significant boost to India’s internal security, with funding for the Intelligence Bureau (“IB”) rising by 74% compared to last year. A total of ₹6,782.43 crore has been allocated to the agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with ₹2,549.54 crore earmarked for capital expenditure. This is a sharp increase from ₹230.76 crore spent on capital last year. The rise in funding comes in the wake of recent terror attacks, including...