Union Budget 2026–27: Government To Set Up 'BharatTradeNet' As Unified Digital Platform For International Trade
Kirit Singhania
1 Feb 2026 1:59 PM IST
The Union Government in its Budget fior the fiscal years 2026-27 announced the establishment of BharatTradeNet (BTN), a new digital public infrastructure for international trade, aimed at simplifying and modernising India's trade ecosystem.
In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said:
“A digital public infrastructure, 'BharatTradeNet' (BTN) for international trade will be set-up as a unified platform for trade documentation and financing solutions. This will complement the Unified Logistics Interface Platform. The BTN will be aligned with international practices.”
The platform will function as a unified digital interface for trade documentation and trade financing solutions, marking a significant step towards end-to-end digitalisation of cross-border commerce.