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Corporate India's capital expenditure cycle shifts into top gear

At 13.1%, fixed asset creation by leading listed firms hit six-year high in H1FY26

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Govt's FY27 capex to focus on highways, rail, metros: Expenditure Secy

The key focus of the government's Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex for the next fiscal will be mainly on sectors like shipbuilding, national highways, railways, and metro train projects, Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam said. The government has budgeted total expenditure in 2026-27 at over Rs 53.47 lakh crore, of which about Rs 12.22 lakh crore is projected to be the capital expenditure, meaning it would be spent on building physical infrastructure. In a post-Budget interview to PTI, Vualnam said the sectors, which have huge ongoing and new projects, like the national highways, railways, and the urban sector, to the extent of metro train projects, will continue to dominate the government public capex spending in the next fiscal. "Shipbuilding has become an infrastructure sector, and will also now be a big player. We are very keen to improve our share in shipbuilding (globally). Of India's import-export cargo, just about 5 per cent goes on India-owned ships. About Rs 6 lakh crore (annually) i

Updated On: 08 Feb 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Outcome Budget data raises questions on returns from government capex

The Outcome Budget or OOMF is meant to link government spending to measurable results, but near-identical targets across years highlight gaps in assessing returns on public investment

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Union Budget 2026-27 favours capital expenditure over consumption

In comparison, the central government revenue expenditure is budgeted to decline by 2.5 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 22.29 trillion in FY27 from FY26 revised estimates (FY26RE) of Rs 22.76 trillion

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 6:10 AM IST

Public capex takes centre stage as Budget 2026 sharpens growth push

Higher outlays for roads, railways, and energy underscore 2026-27 investment strategy

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Budget 2026 realistic, stronger capex to aid growth: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley said the FY27 Budget backs growth through three pillars: a continued manufacturing push, stronger support for services and a renewed emphasis on capital expenditure

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

Union Budget 2026 Decoded: Continuity or Change? | Capex | Direct & Indirect tax | STT hike

Union Budget 2026 is out, but does it signal continuity or real change? In this video, we decode the Budget’s key priorities — from spending and capex to taxes, fiscal discipline

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST
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Budget 2026 conservative, focuses on fiscal stability: BofA Securities

BofA Securities said the modest fiscal consolidation rests on "very realistic" revenue and expenditure assumptions, adding to the credibility of the Ministry of Finance

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: What industry leaders say about reforms, capex push

Union Budget 2026 drew mixed reactions from industry leaders, who welcomed the growth and capex push while stressing the need for execution clarity, long-term policy support and reform follow-through

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

Budget places infra at heart of journey towards 'Viksit Bharat': Gadkari

Union Budget for 2026-27 places infrastructure at the heart of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat2047, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha. "With a clear focus on connectivity, manufacturing depth, and regional balance, the Budget outlines a decisive push to build world-class, future-ready infrastructure," Gadkari said in a social media post on X. He said initiatives announced in the Budget reflect a clear vision: infrastructure not just as physical assets, but as an enabler of resilience, opportunity, and global competitiveness. The minister also said the Budget for 2026-27 outlines a decisive roadmap centred on farmers, youth, and MSMEs, strengthening the foundations of inclusive growth, innovation, and capital investment as India progresses towards.

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Budget 2026 aims to reduce fiscal deficit, boost capex and growth: PM Modi

PM Modi says Union Budget 2026 focuses on fiscal discipline, inflation control and high capital spending, while backing reforms, MSMEs and tourism to drive growth and achieving 'Viksit Bharat' goals

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: Capex target will be raised to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27: FM

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Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST
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Budget 2026: Capex target will be raised to ₹12.2 trn for FY27, says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the target for capex will be raised to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 from Rs 11.2 lakh crore earmarked for the current fiscal year and announced a slew of measures to boost infrastructure in the country. Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, she said the government will continue to develop infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The government also proposes to set up risk guarantee fund for infrastructure sector, she added. A scheme for enhancement for construction and infrastructure equipment will be introduced to strengthen domestic manufacturing, Sitharaman said. The government also proposes to support professional institutions like ICAI, ICSI to design short-term modular courses, she added.

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Capex promises vs actual spending - how much of the Budget gets delivered

How much of India’s Budgeted capital expenditure is actually spent? In this video, we break down capex promises vs actual spending with a clear chart-based explanation.

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 8:47 PM IST
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Budget recap: Did Union Budget 2025 really boost capex? | Budget 2026 | Budget 2026 expectations

Capital expenditure is the backbone of economic growth — but did Budget 2025 really deliver? As Budget 2026 approaches, we break down last year’s capex numbers, sector-wise allocations

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 6:11 PM IST
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Private-sector capex tumbles for second straight quarter in Q3FY26

New government investment projects rose 26.5% quarter-on-quarter to hit ₹5.64 trillion in Q3, lifting the public sector's share of new proposals to nearly 36% from under 30% in Q2

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Capex or Revenue: Where will the Budget 2026 focus?

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s spending choices are in focus. This video breaks down capital expenditure vs revenue expenditure using charts, showing how government

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 8:02 PM IST
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8 months into FY26, states have spent only 38% of the budgeted capex

Sixteen of 21 states spent under half of their budgeted capex in the first eight months of FY26, while the Centre's capex stood at 55.1 per cent of BE in April-October

Updated On: 27 Dec 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

Govt's fiscal deficit touches 52.6% of BE till Oct, capex increases 32%

Experts said meeting the gross tax revenue budget target of ₹42.7 trillion would be difficult as it would require a Y-o-Y expansion of 22 per cent in the November-March FY26 period.

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 11:12 PM IST

Adani group pegs market borrowings at ₹90,000 cr in FY27: Jugeshinder Singh

Adani Group plans to raise ₹90,000 crore in FY27 to fund a ₹1.5-trillion annual capex push across power, logistics, airports, data centres and potential Sahara asset acquisitions

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 10:43 PM IST