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Budget 2026 should pivot from infra outlay to outcome for the next infra leap

As the Union Budget nears, infrastructure remains key for India's 2047 vision. Public capital expenditure has doubled, driving growth. Future focus shifts from spending scale to outcomes, targeting food systems, healthcare, and energy security. Optimizing existing assets and institutionalizing monetization are crucial for smarter, more impactful infrastructure development.

29 Jan 2026 4:47 pm