Union Budget 2026-27 hikes Govt capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in big push to infra

February 1, 2026 12:19 PM

Union Budget 2026-27 hikes Govt capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in big push to infra

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore in the Budget for 2026-27, to boost big-ticket infrastructure projects for growth and jobs in the economy. Presenting the Budget, the Finance Minister said that an Infrastructure Risk Development Fund would be set up to accelerate the development of big projects. She said to push economic growth, the Budget proposes to deliver a powerful push to infrastructure, including highways, ports, railway...

Union Budget: FM Sitharaman lists 3 ‘Kartavyas’ to accelerate economy, empower poor

February 1, 2026 12:15 PM

Union Budget: FM Sitharaman lists 3 ‘Kartavyas’ to accelerate economy, empower poor

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday shared three 'Kartavyas' (duties) to not only accelerate the economy but also empower the poor, underprivileged, and the disadvantaged. Sitharaman said that to deliver on the government's 'sankalp' (resolve) and given that this is the first budget prepared in Kartavya Bhavan, "we are inspired by three Kartavyas". "The first Kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to...