Union Budget 2026-27: India's economy driven by investment projects
The government trails the private sector in the scale and value of new projects undertaken
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> The government trails the private sector in the scale and value of new projects undertaken
> Despite taking on a larger number of new projects, the private sector’s completion rate has failed to keep pace
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> An Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund will be set up to minimise risks in development, as private players’ new projects surpass those of the government
> Infrastructure is among six core growth areas, yet government project completions have slightly declined compared to pre-Covid levels
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First Published: Feb 01 2026 | 10:38 PM IST