Budget 2026: What is 'orange economy', why the government is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics and how is it linked to content creators?

Budget 2026-27: In a boost to India’s creative industries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced government support for the country’s “Orange Economy” in the Union Budget 2026-27.
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Orange Economy: Budget 2026 Brings Big Push for Content Creators, Animation and Gaming

Budget 2026 gives a major push to India’s orange economy, with new support for content creators, animation, gaming and AVGC jobs and skilling initiatives.

'Orange Economy' Boost: Budget Proposes Content Creator Labs In Institutes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced fresh support for the "Orange Economy" in the Union Budget 2026.

Content economy gets a push in Budget 2026, industry says creator labs will improve talent supply

Gaming and animation startup founders from the sector — which is also called the `Orange Economy’ — told ET that early exposure at the school and college level could familiarise students with industry ...

Budget 2026: Sitharaman backs 'orange economy', shifts focus on animation, visual effects, gaming & comics sector

India Budget 2026: India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new support for the 'Orange Economy' in the Union ...
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Budget’s ‘Orange Economy’ push. Why govt is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the govt would support setting up labs for animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics in schools and colleges. ‘Will shape India’s creative economy.’ ...