The Economic Times

Budget 2026: The railways question that could shape Indias rise as a global powerhouse

Union Budget 2026 Indian Railways Budget: As the Union Budget 2026 nears, the debate on privatising Indian Railways intensifies. While private capital can boost efficiency in areas like station redevelopment and rolling stock, core network control and safety must remain public. The Budget should focus on strategic PPPs for asset creation and services, not system control, to fund crucial rail modernisation.