The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on 01 February 2026, places infrastructure development at the core of India’s economic strategy, positioning it as a key driver of growth, employment, investment and connectivity under the vision of Viksit Bharat. <br /> <br />Key Infrastructure Announcements in Budget 2026 <br />Record Capital Expenditure <br />Capital expenditure increased to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026–27 <br />Continued focus on long-term asset creation and economic multiplier effects <br /> <br />Transport & Logistics <br />Expansion of roads, highways and urban infrastructure <br />New Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting eastern and western India <br />Strong push for National Waterways and coastal shipping to promote greener logistics <br /> <br />Private Investment & Asset Monetisation <br />Proposal to set up an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund <br />Encouraging private sector participation by reducing construction-phase risks <br />Faster asset recycling through REITs for CPSE-owned real estate <br /> <br />Urban & Regional Growth <br />Focus on Tier-II and Tier-III cities as emerging growth centres <br />Development of City Economic Regions (CERs) with dedicated funding <br />Improved last-mile connectivity to boost tourism and local economies <br /> <br />These measures aim to create a modern, resilient and future-ready infrastructure ecosystem, supporting sustained economic growth and employment generation across India. <br /> <br /> <br />#Budget2026 #UnionBudget2026 #Infrastructure #Capex #ViksitBharat #Highways #FreightCorridor #NationalWaterways #Tier2Cities #IndianEconomy<br /><br />Also Read<br /><br />India Union Budget 2026: Real Estate Growth And Infrastructure Investment :: https://www.oneindia.com/in-the-news/india-union-budget-2026-real-estate-infrastructure-growth-011-7989881.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />4% DA Hike Announced For Government Employees In West Bengal: Interim Budget 2026 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/4-da-hike-announced-for-government-employees-in-west-bengal-interim-budget-2026-7989095.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />Cigarette Prices Surge As Government Imposes Additional Excise Duty On Tobacco Products In Budget 2026 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/cigarette-prices-surge-as-government-imposes-additional-excise-duty-on-tobacco-products-in-budget-20-7985501.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br /><br /><br />~HT.178~
