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Union Budget 2026: Big push to future ready infra, FM hikes capex by 9%

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a nearly 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, prioritizing infrastructure-led growth. The budget also introduces a risk guarantee fund to boost private participation and outlines initiatives for transport, logistics, and manufacturing to support future economic expansion.

1 Feb 2026 12:38 pm